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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) skates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
GAME OVER

Putin’s NHL Star Pal Announces Retirement

The NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer announced that his 22nd season will be his last, following backlash over a pro-United Russia ad.

Reagin von Lehe

1998 The cast of "Charmed." From l-r: Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwell, Shannen Doherty as Prue Halliwell and Alyssa Milano as Phoebe Halliwell.
HONESTY HOUR

‘Charmed’ Star, 52, Reveals Why She Walked Away From Acting

The 52-year-old starred on the WB drama with Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty.

Lauren Hartley

Liz Quirantes
‘HARD TO SAY GOODBYE’

Veteran CBS Anchor Departs Network After 35 Years

Her CBS12 colleagues call her “one of the defining voices of the station.”

Muskaan Arshad

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
DARK DAYS AHEAD

Americans’ Faith in Retirement Savings Sinks Under Trump

It comes as consumer sentiment hit a new low earlier this month.

Harry Thompson

BOZEMAN, MONTANA - AUGUST 09: U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at Montana State University on August 9, 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. (Photo by
CAPITOL EXODUS

MAGA Congressman Reveals He’s Not Running for Re-Election

Overall House retirements are now tied with 2018 for most this century.

Erkki Forster

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 15: Jamie Lee Curtis makes a surprise visit to a showing of Freakier Friday at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on August 15, 2025. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Disney)
CURTIS' CURTAIN CALL

Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals When She Plans to Retire

She shared the “heartbreaking” experience of watching her movie star parents struggle to find work near the end of their lives.

Ethan Cotler

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Canadian actor Rick Moranis with the plant Audrey II of the film Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Frank Oz and released in 1986.
BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN

Beloved ’80s Star Ends 28-Year Hiatus for New Movie

“Spaceballs” will get a sequel nearly 40 years later.

Annie Bang

King Felipe VI of Spain receives Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of The Supreme Court of the United States at Zarzuela Palace on March 04, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
I'M STAYING

Sotomayor Not Expected to Cave to Liberals’ Retirement Pleas

Driving the calls for retirement, is the memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death which allowed Trump to secure a conservative majority in the Supreme Court.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Kathy Bates reacts onstage at the ''Matlock'' presentation Q&A during the CBS Network TCA's at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California, U.S., July 13, 2024.
‘MY LAST DANCE’

Acting Legend Kathy Bates Reveals Last Role Before Retiring

The Oscar and Emmy winner was ready to retire after a movie shoot last year went sideways, but put her plans on hold after being sent the script for the network procedural.

AJ McDougall

JD Vance speaks during Turning Point Action's Chase the Vote campaign event at Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona, on Sept. 4, 2024.
TALE AS OLD AS TIME

America’s Grandparents Have New Reason to Hate JD Vance

The Ohio senator’s comments quickly gained attention on social media as users on X slammed him for being “out of touch.”

Lily Mae Lazarus

Tom Daley gave an emotional interview about his decision to retire.
WATERWORKS!

Olympic Diver Tom Daley Struggles Over Retirement Interview

The British Olympian has always been a media pro, but he struggled with his answers as the reality of his retirement set in.

David Gardner

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