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The Hill
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Almost 1 in 4 delaying retirement over economic concerns: Poll
Nearly a quarter of Americans are considering delaying their retirement date over economic concerns, according to a survey released earlier this week. The Wednesday poll from F&G Annuities & Life, an insurance provider based in Des Moines, Iowa, found that almost 1 in 4 — 23 percent — pre-retirees said that they are pushing back their retirement date, a nearly 10-point increase from last year when it was around 14 percent. Some concerns respondents listed for delaying retirement were worries about not having enough money for retirement, wanting to have more financial options and a larger safety net, inflation and potential stock market downturn. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans, at 29 percent, said they are considering returning to work. The figure increases to 54 percent when surveying younger or early retirees in Generation X. Among Baby Boomers, it is at 28 percent, according to the survey. 'The current economic environment is creating significantly more stress and uncertainty for younger American investors, leading many to rethink their timelines for retirement as our third annual study shows,' Chris Blunt, the CEO of F&G, said in a statement. 'This shift means Americans near and in retirement are more likely to be working longer or delaying retirement altogether,' Blunt added. 'Amid this dynamic, the need for guaranteed income from products like annuities becomes increasingly important to maintain a quality of life they are accustomed to through retirement.' The poll was conducted from May 9-26 among 2,000 U.S. adults.
Al Etihad
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE ranks first globally in mobile shopping usage, survey reveals
3 July 2025 00:00 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)Sixty-seven percent of UAE shoppers have used their phones for their latest retail purchase, whether online or in-store. This makes the country the top-ranking nation for consumer mobile shopping engagement, according to the 2025 Global Digital Shopping shopping usage in the UAE has increased by 23% since 2022, placing the country ahead of Saudi Arabia (66%) and Singapore (65%), among the eight countries surveyed, the index showed. The research, commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions and conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence, draws on responses from 1,679 consumers and 329 merchants surveyed between October 17 and December 9, 2024. The UAE leads in online shopping via mobile devices at 37%, the report added. When it comes to in-store purchases, 73% of the country's consumers use their phones to compare prices, find coupons, and collect loyalty mobile-first trend cuts across age groups, though millennials lead in adoption at 73%. Surprisingly, younger Generation Z consumers trail behind Generation X. Among baby boomers and seniors, just 18% reported using a mobile phone for their latest purchase. Security and convenience are major drivers of mobile engagement for UAE shoppers. The survey showed that 32% of UAE consumers used biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, in their latest online retail transaction - nearly double the global average. Additionally, one in three UAE shoppers opted for a one-click checkout via a third party, which is well above the global average rate of 17%. The report also stated that more than half (53%) of UAE consumers say they have used or want to use cross-channel shopping features at the merchant where they most frequently percent of the country's merchants say they currently offer cross-channel shopping, while 28% say they plan to implement these features. According to the report, consumers in the UAE conduct about 1.5 mobile shopping activities per day, placing them second only to Saudi Arabia. They also browse or research products via mobile 17 days a month, on average, and consistently favour smartphones over computers for every digital shopping activity measured.
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Why Rubio, a Gen X secretary of state, is our best hope in the Iran conflict
On Saturday night, as news unfolded of the strikes on Iran, I began thinking about my generation's experience with war. I had friends who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and although they came home, thousands did not. Like many, I am praying today's leaders have learned the lessons where previous generations fell short. Three years after America went to war with Iraq, I began graduate school studying Middle Eastern politics and working as research assistant on a faculty book on the Iraq war — a conflict that left an indelible mark on American foreign policy and a generation of Americans, including me. America is engaging militarily in the Middle East again. But unlike in 2003, this moment is being shaped by Generation X. And Gen X remembers how the Iraq War damaged America's credibility abroad and trust at home. Americans are wary of being pulled into another war in the Middle East. A YouGov poll this month shows only 16% of Americans support U.S. military involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Yet a Harris-Harvard poll a week or so earlier found 85% of Americans don't want Iran to get or develop a nuclear weapon. Americans want Iran's nuclear capabilities eliminated, but not if it means another costly, drawn-out war like Iraq. There's only one voice in the president's ear right now with a generational perspective that could steady an impulsive administration: Secretary of State and acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, a former U.S. senator from Florida. Rubio is a traditional foreign policy realist, a classical conservative surrounded by other advisors who range from isolationist to those skeptical of military intervention. His worldview was not shaped by Vietnam, like former Secretary of State Colin Powell's, but by the failures of Iraq. And that matters. Rubio has seen the cost of open-ended military endeavors in the Middle East and the difference between swift action with clear objectives and a mission creep that turned Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan into America's longest conflict. The generational contrast is real. When Powell addressed the United Nations Security Council in February 2003, he made the case for the U.S. invasion of Iraq based on what turned out to be bad intelligence. A month later, we invaded Iraq, without an exit strategy and a lack of cultural understanding — believing we could instill democracy in a country through force. In the end, the result was thousands of American lives lost, trillions of dollars spent and extremist organizations filling the power vacuum throughout the region. Saturday's actions were different. U.S. troops weren't deployed, and the objective was clear: neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities, not overthrow the government. On CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday, Rubio said, 'We have achieved our objectives. We're ready to negotiate this in a peaceful, diplomatic way.' His comments signal a narrow focus that was largely absent when we invaded Iraq in 2003. The real test is how America — and Rubio — handles what comes next. Can Rubio limit mission creep? And will he know when the mission is accomplished? There are two important points that will help give Rubio room to act with restraint: There's no talk of putting troops on the ground so far. And Rubio knows there is an America First isolationism element rising in the GOP. We can't let the nightmares of Iraq paralyze us when action is necessary. Americans are understandably anxious. But this time, we have a chance to do things differently — and better. If Rubio can guide the administration with moral clarity and principled diplomacy, history will remember him not only as the first Gen X secretary of state, but also as the one who got it right when it mattered. Mary Anna Mancuso is a member of the Miami Herald Editorial Board. Her email: mmancuso@
Economic Times
09-06-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Appendix cancer rates quadruple among millennials, raising alarms for younger generations
IANS Appendix cancer rates quadruple among millennials A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed a sharp and troubling rise in appendix cancer rates among younger generations, particularly millennials and Generation X. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program, tracking cases from 1975 to 2019. Their findings show that the incidence of appendix cancer has tripled among those born in 1980 and quadrupled for individuals born in 1985, compared to people born in 1945. Although appendix cancer remains rare—about 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the United States, a fraction of the more than 150,000 cases of colorectal cancer—the generational trend is significant. The study's lead author, Dr. Andreana Holowatyji, emphasized that the rise is not due to increased appendectomies, as surgical rates have remained stable over the increase points to broader shifts in environmental and lifestyle risk factors. Experts suggest that the surge in appendix cancer rates mirrors patterns seen in other gastrointestinal cancers, such as colorectal and stomach cancers, which are also rising among people under 50. Potential contributors include higher rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods, especially processed meats and sugary beverages. However, the precise causes remain unclear, and researchers stress the need for further investigation into environmental exposures and molecular changes that may drive of appendix cancer can be vague—such as bloating, changes in bowel habits, and loss of appetite—making early diagnosis challenging. The study underscores the importance of greater awareness among both healthcare professionals and the public, as early detection remains critical for better appendix cancer incidence rising sharply in younger adults, the findings highlight an urgent need for continued research and public health vigilance to address this emerging cancer trend.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Appendix cancer rates quadruple among millennials, raising alarms for younger generations
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed a sharp and troubling rise in appendix cancer rates among younger generations, particularly millennials and Generation X. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute 's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program, tracking cases from 1975 to 2019. Their findings show that the incidence of appendix cancer has tripled among those born in 1980 and quadrupled for individuals born in 1985, compared to people born in appendix cancer remains rare—about 3,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the United States , a fraction of the more than 150,000 cases of colorectal cancer—the generational trend is significant. The study's lead author, Dr. Andreana Holowatyji, emphasized that the rise is not due to increased appendectomies, as surgical rates have remained stable over the increase points to broader shifts in environmental and lifestyle risk suggest that the surge in appendix cancer rates mirrors patterns seen in other gastrointestinal cancers, such as colorectal and stomach cancers, which are also rising among people under 50. Potential contributors include higher rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods, especially processed meats and sugary beverages. However, the precise causes remain unclear, and researchers stress the need for further investigation into environmental exposures and molecular changes that may drive of appendix cancer can be vague—such as bloating, changes in bowel habits, and loss of appetite—making early diagnosis challenging. The study underscores the importance of greater awareness among both healthcare professionals and the public, as early detection remains critical for better appendix cancer incidence rising sharply in younger adults, the findings highlight an urgent need for continued research and public health vigilance to address this emerging cancer trend.
