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Bill Ward, Black Sabbath’s original drummer, posted on Facebook that he now uses a wheelchair in airports and at public events but says he’s still a drummer with no plans to retire, insisting he can still play at 78; Sabbath eventually retired in 2025 after a farewell show.
Justin Verlander announced he will retire after this season, capping a 22-year MLB career that includes a 2011 AL MVP, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles and three no-hitters. He’s currently eighth on the all-time strikeout list and earned a 10th All-Star selection as a Legend Pick, while injuries limited this season; the announcement also gave a nod to wife Kate Upton.
Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, ending a career that includes two World Series titles, three Cy Young Awards, and one AL MVP.
About 1 million Americans left the workforce over the past year, with June’s labor-force participation at 61.5%, the lowest since 2021. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, but experts say this drop reflects fewer people seeking work rather than more hiring. Causes are debated, including caregiving, burnout, retirements amid stock-market gains, skills shifts, and return-to-office mandates affecting women and workers with disabilities. A shrinking workforce could slow economic growth and worsen long-term labor shortages.
In Sardinia’s Nuoro and Ogliastra highlands, men and women reach 100 at nearly the same rate—uncommon in the developed world. The original AKEA study tied this to a history of pastoral work and geographic isolation, helping fuel the “blue zone” idea; in the blue-zone cluster, about 91 of roughly 18,000 people born 1880–1900 reached 100, versus the Sardinian average of 16.6 per 100,000. The popular “purpose, not diet” narrative is a later overlay; while a sense of meaning correlates with longer life, such findings are observational, not proof of causation, and retirement status doesn’t fully explain the Sardinian pattern. Data-quality concerns about blue-zone tallies have been raised, though researchers defend age-validation efforts. The takeaway: staying actively needed and engaged may help longevity, but there’s no universal formula—part biology, part lifestyle, and part data ambiguity.
Justin Verlander announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his storied career with the Detroit Tigers after being selected as an All-Star legend. He cited physical and mental challenges, said he would give his all for the remainder of the year, and thanked his family, teammates, and fans as he prepares for a likely Hall of Fame-caliber finale.
Trump floated the idea of Australia‑style employer‑funded retirement accounts to supplement Social Security, but no legislation exists and many design details are undefined. The concept would place a worker-owned, market‑invested account on top of the current Social Security system, funded by employers (roughly 12% in Australia) and subject to market risk, rather than the PAYG promise of Social Security. For a worker whose only retirement plan is Social Security, the potential benefit hinges on questions like who contributes, when funds become accessible, tax treatment, and portability, and depends on Congress acting. Until a bill materializes, stay focused on existing retirement accounts and view this as a possible future option rather than a plan to rely on.
Cristiano Ronaldo was tearful after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16, marking his sixth and final World Cup. He said he gave his all and leaves with a clear conscience, acknowledging the heartbreak but underscoring his lasting legacy. Ronaldo is under contract with Al-Nassr for one more season, and his World Cup career includes six tournaments and 11 goals in 27 matches, cementing him as one of football’s all-time greats.
Cristiano Ronaldo, in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit, says this may be his last World Cup and that he will take time to reflect before deciding his international future, stressing he won’t rush the decision and cherishing 23 years with Portugal and three titles, with Euro 2016 held as significant as a World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career concludes with Portugal's Round of 16 defeat to Spain in Dallas, making him the first player to score in six World Cups and the oldest knockout scorer; he hints at international retirement while continuing club football with Al-Nassr.
Neymar said he is done playing for Brazil after their World Cup elimination, signaling the end of his international career following the Round of 16 defeat to Norway in East Rutherford.
Neymar announced his retirement from Brazil’s national team after Brazil were eliminated in the World Cup Round of 16 by Norway (2-1), capping a career marked by injuries as Brazil begins a transition to a new generation.
Neymar announced his international retirement after Brazil's 2-1 loss to Norway in the World Cup Round of 16, finishing as Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 80 goals in 129 caps. The 34-year-old appeared in four World Cups and two Olympics (gold in 2016, silver in 2012). He scored his only 2026 World Cup goal via a stoppage-time penalty against Norway, with tributes from Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović praising his impact, while Norway advanced to face the Mexico–England winner in the quarterfinals.
John Goldstein, a 75-year-old Newark retiree on a fixed income, explains spending about $150 weekly on groceries by shopping with coupons, cutting meat and expensive seafood, switching to beans and canned fish, and growing tomatoes and herbs to stretch meals—demonstrating you can eat well on a tight budget.
Rich Paul pushed back on the idea that LeBron James will retire after this season, saying no one has declared it his last year and that LeBron’s next move depends on family approval and free-agency choices; at 41 turning 42, he could play several more seasons for a championship-contending team, with the Lakers context highlighted as the latest chapter.