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Peter Max, whose vivid, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88.
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The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate for the first time since July 2023. Here’s how the rate hike will affect retirees.
Ford has recalled more than 223,000 F-150 pickup trucks over fuel tanks that could leak or detach while driving. Here’s what owners of affected models need to know.
This morning, I had the opportunity to talk to the @foxandfriends crew about @AARPadvocates' recent polling in Texas, including how older voters are extremely motivated to vote and which issues matter most to them.
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Bob Mackie, the costume and fashion designer whose glamorous creations helped define the 1970s and dressed stars including Carol Burnett and Cher, has died at 87.
Social Security isn't coming up on the campaign trail - and it should. "The people who we elect to the Senate in November are almost certainly going to be the ones in the Senate in 2032 deciding what to do." AARP's @BillSweeneyDC on #NPR# Morning Edition.
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“Everything changed — including me — one bright morning 25 years ago.”
Longtime New York City tour guide Christina Ray Stanton reflects on Ground Zero’s transformation from the Twin Towers to a site of devastation, remembrance and renewal.
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Stopping fraud can't wait. That's why AARP supports the bipartisan GUARD Act, which will give state and local law enforcement the tools and training they need to fight fraud.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before launching a career in broadcasting, has died at 70.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending voice, has died at 70.
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist, writer and co-founder of “Ms.” magazine who helped lead the modern women’s liberation movement, has died at 92.
As a celebrity interviewer for “Playboy,” Lawrence Grobel interviewed many high-profile stars, but none compared to the late Dolly Parton. The journalist recalls the icon’s humor and generosity — and their touching final conversation.
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There's a lot of fearmongering out there, but Social Security is not going bankrupt.
Here's what you need to know.
An outbreak of salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, according to the FDA. Here’s what consumers need to know, plus the E. coli symptoms to watch for.
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Frank Beard, who played drums for Texas rockers ZZ Top for more than 50 years and kept the beat on hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,’” has died at 77.
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Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 and helped build it into a global sports-media powerhouse, has died at 93.
Derry Brownson, a founding member and keyboardist of the English alternative rock band EMF, which found global fame with its massive 1990 hit “Unbelievable,” has died at 55.
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Hayden Panettiere, the former child star who went on to lead hit series including “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died at age 36.
Tommy John, the pitcher who won 288 games over a 26-year big-league career and became famous for a medical procedure that has helped thousands of athletes, has died at 83.
What can Social Security recipients expect in 2027? Here’s a look at how much benefits could rise under the cost-of-living adjustment, based on AARP’s analysis of current inflation data.
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