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Among Americans age 65 and older, 40% rely on Social Security for half or more of their income, while about 14% depend on it for 90% or more of their income, according to AARP.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Among stocks that have hit records in recent days are Old Dominion Freight Line, up 59% this year, Ryder System, up 45%, and logistics firm Matson, up 57%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Among those hoping to catch a glimpse of the bird near the Anglesey Wall on Sunday was ornithologist and artist Richard Partis.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Among those who could benefit are Grace McManus, a Filipina mother, caregiver and resident of L.A. for 24 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Among Barney’s crew was Charles Ball, a young man from Maryland who had escaped his enslavement and told navy recruiters he was free.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis