Teens traveling alone, prime time for vaccinations, panic-buying: Catch up on the day’s stories

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1️⃣ Teen travel: A TV celebrity’s 15-year-old son and his friend visited several European cities this summer without an adult, sparking heated debate about how young is too young to vacation without a grown-up.

2️⃣ Retirement planning: Do you have enough money saved? Whether your nest egg will allow you to live comfortably depends not only on how much you squirrel away and invest over time but also how much you’re likely to get in Social Security benefits.

3️⃣ Energy saver: The NASA team overseeing the iconic Voyager 2 spacecraft powered down one of its science instruments to conserve energy. Despite the aging probe’s waning power reserves, the space agency expects Voyager 2 to keep operating until the 2030s.

4️⃣ Fall allergies: The spring months are usually when people with allergies suffer the most, but fall’s cooler weather doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can take a breath of relief. Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer.

5️⃣ Rebuilding a brand: Breathing life back into a struggling company like Gap is no easy feat, but designer Zac Posen says he’s up for the challenge. It might actually be working.

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What’s buzzing

🚗 Lawsuit tossed: A New Jersey couple injured during an Uber ride can’t sue the company because of an Uber Eats order, a court decided. It’s the latest case that highlights the intricacies of terms of service agreements.

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🔍 Basement treasure: A junk dealer found an asymmetrical painting of a woman in an Italian villa several decades ago. His wife thought it wasn’t pretty enough to sell, but turns out it’s a Picasso possibly worth millions.

Quotable

🤖 Troubling trend: Port workers are fighting the move toward more cranes and driverless trucks shuttling goods from container ships, which means fewer humans to be paid.

Quiz time

💸 What item are people panic-buying as a result of the port strike?
A. Bananas
B. Batteries
C. Toilet paper
D. Bottled water
⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

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⭐ All in the family: Actor Daniel Day-Lewis announced that he’s coming out of retirement after seven years to appear in a movie directed by his son. “Anemone” explores the relationships between fathers, sons and brothers.

Good vibes

🍔 We like to wrap things up on a positive note: In honor of the 25th anniversary of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” animated TV series, Wendy’s is releasing a special “Krabby Patty Kollab” meal. See what’s included.

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🧠 Quiz answer: C. People are panic-buying toilet paper in a bit of pandemic déjà vu, but there’s no need for that.
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