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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The writer is the director of mental health at the Wellcome Trust Psychiatric medication is controversial. While most recognise that mental health problems are caused by a tangle of psychological, social and biological factors, debates about solutions are polarised between those advocating for addressing environmental factors and those more interested in medication.This point of contention is part of the reason that, for too many years, progress in psychiatric pharmaceutical development has been at a near standstill. Drugs work by acting on a “target” — often…

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NIO (NIO) may not be a household name in the Western world, but it’s certainly trying to be in China. The company is one of China’s growing electric car makers. It focuses on smart cars that utilize connectivity technology, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving capabilities. NIO also provides maintenance, charging stations and equipment, insurance, and similar products related to its electric vehicles. While the company doesn’t sell any of its vehicles in North America yet, it has attracted the interest of investors across the globe. The top shareholder of NIO is Bin Li who holds 7.9% of outstanding shares (as…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Denmark and Finland are opposing plans for the EU to issue joint debt for purposes beyond defence, weakening Brussels’ plans for more common issuance to respond to crises.Danish premier Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday in Strasbourg: “We are now being more flexible and pragmatic in the discussions about the next budget. But for me it’s linked with the re-arming of Europe and not any other questions.”The new mechanism, drafted by the European Commission, would form part of plans for the bloc’s common…

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It’s estimated that you’ll need at least 75% of your pre-retirement income to enjoy your golden years after you stop working. That can be a daunting challenge when you consider all the planning missteps you could potentially make along the way. However, you can potentially avoid them if you’re aware of the most common retirement planning errors. 1. Waiting Too Long to Start Saving Everyone tells you that you should begin saving for retirement as soon as possible, and that makes sense. The earlier you begin, the more you can potentially save. “Starting early not only gives your investments more…

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When police arrested 74-year-old Ann Mayers for robbing an Ohio credit union at gunpoint, the story quickly took an unexpected turn. Mayers, who had no prior criminal record, confessed to the crime after allegedly losing her life savings to an online scam—a claim her family supports. “I think she told me she stole a candy bar once, but other than that, she’s never stolen anything,” Fairfield Township police Sgt. Brandon McCroskey told CBS News affiliate WKRC. “[She] said she doesn’t know why she did it, just out of desperation.”   The Mayers case shows the devastating impact financial fraud can have…

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The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) was designed to prevent public sector employees—like teachers and firefighters—from receiving disproportionately high Social Security benefits due to working in jobs where they received a pension but did not pay into Social Security. However, in 2025, the provision was repealed, resulting in some workers receiving a big boost in benefits. Here’s how the provision worked and how to adjust your retirement planning strategy based on the change. Key Takeaways The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) reduced benefits for employees who worked both Social Security-covered and non-covered jobs. In January 2025, WEP was repealed, awarding retirees retroactive…

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