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May 2, 2026
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On the agenda:
- For the first time, BI named the 11 rising stars of longevity.
- Parenting is largely a personal lifestyle choice in the US. In Sweden, it seems like a community effort.
- In “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” it’s no longer chic to have a toxic boss.
- America’s millennial daughters are depleting their savings to care for aging boomer parents.
Longevity’s rising stars
Longevity medicine has gone mainstream, with the sector expected to grow to $8 trillion by 2030, according to UBS analysts. For years, BI has helped readers distinguish between what can actually help you live longer — and what’s cleverly packaged hype.
For BI’s first-ever rising stars of longevity, we chose 11 finalists for their contributions in shaping the future of longevity science, investment, and medicine, and for their discoveries and solutions to prevent the harms of aging.
Also read:
- The simple health habits of top longevity doctors and scientists, who follow the science not trends
- 3 common longevity mistakes doctors and scientists say to avoid
Solving the livspussel
They say it takes a village to raise a child. But in the US, a child is viewed as a private decision that’s the responsibility of the nuclear family.
That’s quite different from Sweden, where parenting can feel like a collective effort. That includes everything from more generous paid leave to small things like free childcare in stores.
Two countries. Two different villages.
Toxic bosses? For spring? Groundbreaking.
Meryl Streep’s portrayal of the frosty Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada” is one of the most iconic parts of the film. Stately and terrifying, Priestly was the picture of a coldly competent boss.
Twenty years later, however, that style of leadership has fallen out of fashion. In “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Streep’s Miranda is no longer the main villain of the story. A nepo baby in athleisure who rules casually — but just as toxically — takes that role.
It shows how workplace management has changed over time.
America’s biggest career hurdle
A majority of America’s elderly caregivers are women, according to the US Health and Human Services. Many are simultaneously balancing these tasks with raising kids and holding down jobs.
When that load becomes too much to handle, their jobs and earnings often take a hit. By one estimate, unpaid family care costs American women an average of $295,000 in lost wages and retirement savings over a lifetime.
More of this week’s top reads:
- My twins are already TV celebrities. They played “Baby Jane Doe” on “The Pitt” at four months old.
- I moved to Japan four months ago. So far, the cost of fruit and the country’s transit system have really surprised me.
- Inside the Hamptons Rush, the race to staff the ultrawealthy’s summer homes with housekeepers, nannies, and chefs.
- After 100 trips to Disney, I finally tried Dollywood. Many things surprised me about Dolly Parton’s Southern theme park.
- My favorite weekend getaway is a coastal spot in Southern California — and the $28 train ride there is half the fun.
Curated by Joi-Marie McKenzie and edited by Grace Lett, Dan DeFrancesco, and Amanda Yen.
