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CIA Officer Ed Johnson Dies at 81

Ed Johnson, a pivotal CIA officer in the Iran hostage crisis, passed away on August 27, 2024, at 81. His identity remained secret for decades, only revealed in a 2023 CIA podcast. Johnson played a crucial role in the covert operation to rescue American diplomats during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.

Life Expectancy Gains Slow Dramatically

Recent research indicates that life expectancy improvements have significantly slowed since 1990, with only a 6.5-year increase in the world's longest-living regions. Experts suggest that rather than extending lifespan, efforts should focus on enhancing the quality of life for older adults. This shift reflects a potential biological limit to human longevity.