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Twenty-six bomb-sniffing dogs who've served the Philippine National Police for eight years are retiring and looking for loving homes. After dedicating their careers to keeping Filipinos safe, these four-legged heroes deserve a peaceful retirement with families who can provide proper care.
The beloved face of basketball television announced this will be his final season hosting the iconic sports show. His co-hosts' emotional tribute reminded fans why he's been called the heart of the game.
Beloved broadcaster Ernie Johnson announced he's stepping away from "Inside the NBA" this June after 37 seasons of bringing joy to basketball fans. The 70-year-old legend is choosing family time and new adventures while staying in sports media.
Seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano will end her historic boxing career with one final title defense in front of her home crowd in San Juan on January 9. The 38-year-old Puerto Rican trailblazer transformed women's boxing from niche sport to mainstream spectacle.
Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka hung up his racquet at 41 after a career that proved you don't need to be the best to achieve greatness. He won three Grand Slam titles by refusing to let the sport's legendary "Big Three" stand in his way.
The Philippines Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot force workers to retire before age 65, protecting Rodolfo Ondevilla who was pushed out at 60. The decision strengthens protections for experienced workers who want to keep contributing.
Swiss tennis legend Stan Wawrinka ended his 20-plus year career at age 41 in front of a roaring home crowd in Basel, leaving behind three Grand Slam titles and memories of one of the sport's most beautiful backhands. The three-time major champion defeated the world's top players at their peak, proving that determination and artistry can triumph at tennis's highest level.
After retiring twice from high-level engineering positions, Dr. Ashok Kumar just enrolled in a master's psychology program at age 68. His journey proves that curiosity and growth have no expiration date.
A charming retirement village in England has been giving elderly cats a second chance at life for over two decades. Instead of being euthanized for their age, senior felines now live out their golden years in cozy chalets complete with a tiny storefront and communal mansion.
Ghana's national pension service is taking its services directly to communities, setting up 68 temporary centers nationwide to help people access retirement benefits without traveling long distances. The initiative paid out $6.71 billion in benefits this year alone, with pensions now processed in just seven days.
A Beaverton couple struggling to make ends meet just received a brand new heating and cooling system worth $16,000 at no cost. The gift came through Lennox's Feel the Love program, which has helped over 3,100 families since 2009.
After 25 years of delayed payments, Enugu State approved $20 million to finally pay retirees their earned benefits, with the first $6 million releasing next week. Thousands of retired workers who've waited decades for their gratuities will soon receive what they're owed.