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The Daily Briefing

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Your at-a-glance brief for life after 50. Updated every day on Indiana time.

★Today in History

1961: East Germany began building the Berlin Wall, sealing off West Berlin and dividing the city for nearly three decades.

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Drink a glass of water before you feel thirsty. Thirst fades with age, so make it a habit.

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If you are 73 or older, confirm your required minimum distribution is on track for the year.
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The Emotional Stages of Retirement Nobody Warns You About

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