38 h. ago France's pension turmoil highlights global challenge of caring for aging population

France's generous pension system has toppled governments there over questions of how to fund it. It's part of a broader problem, as nations rethink how to fund care for their aging populations.

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1 week ago Dolly Parton refuses to slow down at 79, feels like she’s ‘just getting started' despite health setbacks

Dolly Parton says she's "just getting started" as she approaches 80, reflecting on her seven-decade career and why age won't slow down the country music legend.

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2 w. ago Day care worker detained by immigration agents had valid work permit

A judge temporarily barred the removal of a day care worker who was arrested by federal authorities in Chicago

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2 w. ago Fermented fibers could tackle both world hunger and fashion waste

A fermentation byproduct might help to solve two major global challenges: world hunger and the environmental impact of fast fashion. The leftover yeast from brewing beer, wine or even to make some pharmaceuticals can be repurposed to produce high-performance fibers stronger than natural fibers with significantly less environmental impact, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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2 w. ago Hoping Kansas will get ‘advanced’ nuclear energy? Careful what you wish for in the Age of Damocles.

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3 w. ago Korean researchers propose international standards to ensure AI safety and trustworthiness

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology rapidly pervades our lives and industries, ensuring its safety and trustworthiness is a global challenge. In this context, Korean researchers are gaining traction by leading the development of two key international standards.

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June Lockhart, iconic Lost in Space and Lassie star, died at age 100 after remarkable career spanning TV, film and NASA advocacy.

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