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Avisail Garcia announced his retirement after parts of 13 MLB seasons, highlighted by a 2017 All-Star year; he played for five teams (Tigers, White Sox, Rays, Brewers, Marlins), posted a career line of .263/.316/.417 with 140 homers in just over 1,100 games, and exited after missing the 2025 season following back surgery.
A practical guide highlights nine science-backed brain-health habits—sleep quality, regular physical activity, nutrition, stress management, mental challenges, social connections, mindful screen use, ongoing learning, and routine medical checkups—showing how sharper cognition, memory, and decision-making can translate into greater career success in 2026.
Oscar-winning actress Melissa Leo says winning The Fighter did not help her career or personal life, describing the moment as overwhelming and claiming she didn’t want the Oscar, a sentiment she says led to fewer, less varied roles despite the prestige of the win.
Melissa Leo told The Guardian that her career was much better before she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Fighter, and that winning hasn’t been good for her career and that she never wanted the Oscar.
Adam Sandler received the Career Achievement Award at AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards, joked about aging, and humorously promised to make 50 more movies before he dies, with at least 25 being good.
The article shares stories of seven individuals who transitioned to new careers in their 30s to 60s, driven by personal fulfillment, work-life balance, and passion, including shifts from finance, law, tech, and space exploration to roles like children's author, hiking guide, and AI specialist.
An executive career coach advises job seekers over 40 to prioritize their '3 C's'—culture, compensation, and challenge—over passion, to better align with employer needs and avoid long-term unemployment. She emphasizes understanding personal priorities, solving urgent employer problems, and reframing the job search to focus on value and ROI, rather than just personal passion or goals.
Seven A-list actors, including Dwayne Johnson and Jacob Elordi, discuss their career journeys, challenges, and the importance of taking risks and embracing rejection in Hollywood, with a focus on their recent performances and aspirations for Oscar nominations.
Sharran Srivatsaa, a former Goldman Sachs employee and entrepreneur, shared his experience of undergoing an extremely rigorous interview process involving 39 one-on-one interviews, including a notably brief but impactful 46-second interview where his respectful and coachable attitude impressed a managing director, highlighting the intense and competitive nature of Goldman Sachs' hiring process.
Joe Flacco, nearing his 41st birthday, expresses his desire to continue playing in his 19th NFL season, potentially as Joe Burrow’s backup for the Bengals, emphasizing his love for the game over stats. The Bengals' special teams rank highly despite injuries, with notable contributions from players like Evan McPherson and Tycen Anderson. The upcoming game features Myles Garrett chasing a sack record and other key player updates.
Jessica Hernandez offers advice for overqualified job candidates to proactively address employer concerns by emphasizing relevant experience, owning their story, and demonstrating how their skills benefit the company, while also strategically adjusting their resume to minimize age signals and focus on relevance.
Tiger Woods turns 50, reflecting on his complex legacy as a golf legend, a symbol of racial progress, a resilient competitor, and a controversial figure, whose influence continues to shape the future of golf despite personal and physical challenges.
A new report highlights 15 high-paying jobs that do not require a four-year college degree, emphasizing roles in trades, management, and sales, with strong growth prospects and specific skill or certification requirements.
Despite high youth unemployment, CEOs from major companies like Amazon, Walmart, and McDonald's emphasize the importance of a growth mindset, curiosity, resilience, and embracing challenges as key to thriving in an unpredictable job market, especially for Gen Z.
Naoya Inoue, a top pound-for-pound boxer and undisputed junior featherweight champion, discusses the possibility of retirement as he prepares for a fight against David Picasso and a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, highlighting concerns about age and the desire to perform at his best while still competing at a high level.