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  • [New] With older adults projected to outnumber children by 2034 for the first time in US history, the consequences of gerotherapies and their wide availability will only grow in importance for clinicians and patients. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association
  • [New] Within the next four years, humanity will reach a new milestone, the Census Bureau reports: For the first time in human history, people aged 65 and over will outnumber children under age 5. Institute for Family Studies
  • [New] For the first time in U.S. history, holiday spending is predicted to reach just over $1 trillion in 2025. Bryant News
  • [New] Plaintiffs will seek to prove duty of care, breach, causation and loss - but, crucially, they will be doing so against the backdrop of two of the largest breaches in Australian history, each affecting millions of customers. Insurance Business
  • [New] UK airports are bracing themselves for what is expected to be the busiest Christmas period in their history. Travel And Tour World
  • [New] OPEC + oil production in 2050 will be 15% higher than ever before in history. / USA International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine
  • [New] Although the risk is low, Australia has a long history of asbestos-related illness - approximately 4,500 Australians die per year from asbestos-related diseases. Karmactive
  • [New] An initial promise of a lifesized digital Elvis who will perform iconic moments in musical history on a UK stage for the first time ended up with AI being used to upscale archive footage. The Guardian
  • [New] Defence spending will rise to €108.2 billion next year - the highest military budget in the history of the Federal Republic. World Socialist Web Site
  • [New] As the year progresses, if the current trajectory continues, 2025 has the potential to become one of the worst years in recent history for piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asian waters. Maritime Fairtrade
  • [New] Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands boycotting Eurovision does mark a turning point in Eurovision's history, and creates a problem that could take years to solve. The Guardian
  • [New] With ADB and the World Bank expected to provide a combined total of $120 million in grant financing, SECURE will be the largest development partner financed project undertaken in Tonga's history. World Bank
  • [New] By 2030, one in five Americans will be over 65, Europe's median age will exceed 46, and Japan will rank among the oldest societies in history. Saranac Partners
  • [New] The Etihad Rail expansion represents one of the most significant infrastructure developments in the UAE's history, and for property investors focused on Danube Properties, it signals an unprecedented opportunity for value appreciation. Dubai Realty Trends
  • [New] As the UK prepares for its busiest Christmas in aviation history, both business and leisure travelers will need to navigate high passenger volumes and winter weather. Travel And Tour World
  • [New] If history repeats, early 2026 could see Bitcoin gaining momentum quickly, potentially pushing toward a new all-time high faster than many expect. TradingView
  • [New] Thousands of Starbucks baristas are on strike across the US, warning the world's largest coffee chain to brace for the longest and biggest bout of industrial action in its history. The Guardian
  • [New] The Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak is set for completion in 2027 and could become the first in human history to generate electricity from fusion. The Cool Down
  • [New] ADNOC has unveiled a sweeping $150 billion investment plan for 2026-2030, marking one of the largest investment cycles in its history and reinforcing the UAE's long-term commitment to oil, gas, and industrial expansion. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] The nearly six-year-old Space Force is at a point in its history that offers an opportunity to act. / USA DVIDS
  • For the first time in world history, people could accumulate capital and become rich not from trade or banking primarily, but from investing in production itself. Persuasion
  • The Federal Aviation Administration announced it will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major U.S. airports beginning Friday morning, marking one of the most significant air traffic restrictions in recent history. Trawick International

Last updated: 19 December 2025



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