Retirement reality checks: A UK retiree says the “pleasant stuff” didn’t automatically bring togetherness, as shared plans can vanish once work stops. Greenlash: A UK sustainability worker argues Net Zero feels like an “imposed ideology” for people juggling mortgages and bills, not heat pumps. Retirement planning: A 44-year-old with $1.3M asks if they can stop 401(k) contributions; guidance hinges on withdrawal rates and what income they truly need. Tax gotcha: Retirees using municipal bonds can still see more Social Security taxed, since muni interest can raise “provisional income.” Health & longevity: Dubai’s new Longevity Authority spotlights “biological age” and how lifestyle, sleep, and stress can shift it by 10–20 years. Cancer care: Aurelius Hospital in Negeri Sembilan adds TrueBeam radiotherapy, expanding oncology services locally. Everyday inspiration: A 103-year-old in the Philippines lines up for ID and credits vegetables, activity, and family longevity. Lifestyle in motion: A visually impaired runner heads to the Kona Marathon with a guide, proving access and community can change what’s possible. Community safety: Glasgow council pushes for Martyn’s Law readiness ahead of major events. Tech for life admin: India’s EPFO portal changes move key UAN steps to the UMANG app. Travel & culture: Taiwan Tourism returns to Manila’s Travel Madness Expo with “Waves of Wonder.” Sports moment: Lionel Messi sets a World Cup record with a goal in eight straight matches.