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RetireHub Daily — 12/14/23
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
RetireHub
December 14, 2023
RetireHub Daily
Internet deals (and more) for retirees
It is Tuesday, December 14th, 2023.
Roald Amundsen in his furs.
On This Day In History — On this day in 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, one of the greatest figures in the history of polar exploration, became the first person to reach the south pole 18 months after he left Norway.
Deal of the Day
Banana Republic — 10% Off
Banana Republic offers all seniors (62+) 10% off at participating locations. This is especially applicable during holiday season when you’re snagging gifts for loved ones!
Words of the Day
Finance: Certificate of deposit (CD)
Definition: A type of savings account that maintains a specific interest rate for a set period of time. Money taken out before the maturity date may also require paying an early withdrawal penalty.
Medical Word: Comorbidity
Definition: Having two or more disorders or diseases at the same time.
Slang Word of the Day: Cancel Culture
Definition: Cancel culture is a form of shaming the actions or opinions of a public figure, company or organization.
Used in a Sentence: “Cancel culture has every company walking on eggshells.”
Longevity Tip Of The Day
Cut back on pain pills — Regular use of painkillers such as ibuprofen and naproxen — including over-the-counter brands such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve — may raise your risk of heart attack and stroke by 10 percent, according to a 2014 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel review. (Prescription-strength versions may increase your risk by 20 to 50 percent, even after just a few weeks of use.) Reserve these drugs for severe pain, and use the lowest possible dose for the shortest amount of time.
What We’re Reading
Mind Machines by Dima Zales:
Price — Free
Overview: Determined to heal his mother’s failing memory, billionaire venture capitalist Mike Cohen develops a groundbreaking technology that could enhance the human brain — and change the nature of humanity. A USA Today bestselling author delivers a thought-provoking sci-fi page-turner that’s first in a series.
Best Of The News
André Braugher Dies: Star Of ‘Homicide: Life On The Street’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ & Other Series And Films Was 61
André Braugher has died. The two-time Emmy-winning star of series including Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age and Brooklyn Nine-Nine was 61.
Braugher, whose first film role came alongside Matthew Broderick and Denzel Washington in the Ed Zwick-directed Glory, died Monday after a brief illness.
Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot
Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
Documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators say the update will increase warnings and alerts to drivers and even limit the areas where basic versions of Autopilot can operate.
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