12 April, 2024

Hello. In the not-so-distant past, turning 65 opened a golden portal to retirement. Yet these days, the idea of stepping away from the workforce in your 60s doesn't seem realistic – or even sensible. That's why we're exploring whether 75 is the new 65 in this week's newsletter. Also below, you'll find a rundown of the best TV shows to watch this April, a video featuring the most spectacular moments from Monday's total solar eclipse, and a look at the real 'villains' in Amy Winehouse's life, ahead of the release of new biopic Back to Black. See you next Friday!

ESSENTIAL FEATURES Retirement at 65: An unrealistic goal in a modern world? As people live longer and daily life gets more expensive, it may be time to rethink the timeline for leaving the workforce. Read more

Nine of the best TV shows to watch this month From the videogame adaptation Fallout to a new take on The Talented Mr Ripley, here are the shows to get on your radar.  ‌ Read more > Where to eat the best carbonara Roman celebrity chef Max Mariola shares his top picks for where to savour his hometown's most iconic pasta dish. ‌ Read more > The scientists learning to speak whale In a world-first, scientists had a "conversation" with a whale. The next task is to find out what they are actually saying. ‌ Read more > Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation at 50 The paranoid thriller about a surveillance expert who's disturbed by what he hears hits even harder in 2024. ‌ Read more >

ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS Butter versus margarine: What's healthier? Butter is high in saturated fat – but margarine is an ultra-processed food. Disentangling which is better is tricky. ‌ Read more > The real 'villains' in Amy Winehouse's life Hear from Sam Taylor-Johnson, director of the new Winehouse film Back to Black, along with its star, Marisa Abela. ‌ Read more > Why there are more climate lawsuits than ever Governments, fossil fuel firms and airlines are increasingly being met with climate lawsuits. What difference is it making? ‌ Read more >