NYTIMES (Anemona Hartocollis) - Bryan Johnson Wants to Live Forever. But Why?
The longevity guru intensely monitors his diet and health. At a dinner party, he was asked about his quest for immortality. There was silence.
YOUTUBE (USCCR) - Commission Business Meeting 8/21/26 (Virtual)
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION:Notice of Commission public business meeting. DATES: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am EST. ADDRESSES: Meeting to take place virtually and is open to the public. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Commission’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/USCCR/videos. FORFURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Kim: 202-499-0263; publicaffairs@usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Government in Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), the Commission on Civil Rights is holding a meeting to discuss the Commission’s business for the month of August. This business meeting is open to the public. Computer assisted real-time transcription (CART) will…
NYTIMES (Molly Jong-Fast) - ‘I’m Not Ashamed of My Face-Lift’
The Opinion contributing writer Molly Jong-Fast is not about to feel bad about her face-lift.
NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Sophia Alvarez Boyd) - An 8 P.M. Bedtime, Oxygen Chambers, Blood Tests Galore. What Would You Do for a Longer Life?
The tech mogul Bryan Johnson is trying to design the blueprint for defying death.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - '50 Over 50′ list celebrates women who defy expectations
Mika Brzezinski debuts the 2026 Forbes and Know Your Value '50 Over 50' U.S. list, celebrating women who’ve achieved extraordinary success later in life. This year’s changemakers are proving that opportunity, innovation, and ambition don’t have an expiration date. The women on this list – in their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and beyond -- have built remarkable careers, created lasting impact, and, in many cases, turned setbacks into their greatest successes.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - George R.R. Martin reveals battle with depression at 77, warns 'the worst may be yet to come'
The author behind Game of Thrones broke a six-month silence on his personal blog to disclose a year of loss, sadness, and struggle with depression, even as his fictional empire keeps expanding. George R.R. Martin, 77, published what he called his first self-penned blog post since February, telling readers that assistants, his "minions", had been […] The post George R.R. Martin reveals battle with depression at 77, warns 'the worst may be yet to come' appeared first on American Almanac .
The author behind Game of Thrones broke a six-month silence on his personal blog to disclose a year of loss, sadness, and struggle with depression, even as his fictional empire keeps expanding. George R.R. Martin, 77, published what he called his first self-penned blog post since February, telling readers that assistants, his "minions", had been writing updates on his behalf for months. The post he wrote himself carried a different tone. It was personal, blunt, and heavy. Martin's admission lands at a moment when his professional life, by any external measure, looks enviable. House of the Dragon Season 3 has returned to strong ratings and good reviews. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 earned nine Emmy nominations, including…Open
MEGAPHONE (Joe Rogan) - #2537 - David Sinclair
David Sinclair, AO, PhD, is a longevity scientist, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, author of the book "Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To," and host of the "Lifespan" podcast.www.youtube.com/c/davidsinclairpodcast www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lifespan/David-Sinclair/9781501191978 https://lifespan.com https://davidasinclair.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Visit https://superpower.com/rogan for $20 off your membership. This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NYTIMES (The New York Times) - Lessons on the Way to 100
We want to hear from people who aspire to live long lives — maybe even to 100 or beyond — about how you hope to do it and, perhaps, how you have been inspired by others who have made it there.
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Denise Richards details her full facelift a year after surgery: 'Best thing I did for myself'
Actress Denise Richards went public with every detail of her full facelift during a podcast appearance this week, calling the procedure the best decision she has made for herself, one year after going under the knife. Richards, 55, sat down with host Bunnie Xo on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast Monday and walked through the scope […] The post Denise Richards details her full facelift a year after surgery: 'Best thing I did for myself' appeared first on American Almanac .
Actress Denise Richards went public with every detail of her full facelift during a podcast appearance this week, calling the procedure the best decision she has made for herself, one year after going under the knife. Richards, 55, sat down with host Bunnie Xo on the "Dumb Blonde" podcast Monday and walked through the scope of the surgery, her fears going in, and what recovery actually looked like. The conversation marked her most detailed public account yet of a procedure she first revealed in March, when she shared before-and-after photos on Instagram nine months after the operation. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star told Xo she had originally planned something far more modest. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Shania Twain, 60, refuses to apologize for aging: 'My body is not shameable'
Country icon Shania Twain told People magazine she has moved past the body-image struggles that dogged her through menopause, a straightforward message worth hearing in a culture that punishes women for getting older. Twain, now 60 and promoting her seventh studio album, "Little Miss Twain," laid out her evolution in blunt terms. She described years […] The post Shania Twain, 60, refuses to apologize for aging: 'My body is not shameable' appeared first on American Almanac .
Country icon Shania Twain told People magazine she has moved past the body-image struggles that dogged her through menopause, a straightforward message worth hearing in a culture that punishes women for getting older. Twain, now 60 and promoting her seventh studio album, "Little Miss Twain," laid out her evolution in blunt terms. She described years of avoiding mirrors, fighting unexplained bloating, and adjusting to a body that no longer matched the image she'd built a career on, then arriving at a place where none of it controls her anymore. In the interview published July 30 , Twain did not dress up the difficulty or pretend the road was easy. She just said she came out the other side. From Las Vegas stages to being carried off one …Open