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If she starts taking the survivor’s benefit now and lives to age 95, she would miss out on approximately $128,000 in benefits over her lifetime.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

U.S. futures hung on to gains after rallying over the long weekend on hopes that a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There were 38 wins over top-10 ranked players, including multiple victories over both Federer and Nadal, and two Davis Cup finals with France.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The researchers showed that diverse populations of planetesimals likely formed in this same region over millions of years.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The summer is half over, but it feels never-ending.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith