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My wife can claim $900 at 62. Should she take it now — or wait for her spousal benefit? MarketWatch | Aug 12, 2026 15:30 UTC
Trump's Ballroom Fight Could Make Courts Rethink 'National Security' Deference Reason | Aug 12, 2026 16:35 UTC
Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Trump slams Iran as hopes for Hormuz Strait deal dim CNBC Markets | Aug 12, 2026 16:27 UTC
Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access BleepingComputer | Aug 12, 2026 16:05 UTC
‘I Want to Be Here for a Long Time:’ Israeli Winger Manor Solomon Signs With West Ham algemeiner.com | Aug 12, 2026 15:41 UTC
Smooth-talking fraudsters clone contactless cards, authorize payments in just 13 minutes The Register | Aug 12, 2026 15:05 UTC
Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70? MarketWatch | Aug 12, 2026 14:45 UTC