UNCOVERED: 84 - Caught on Camera

The Spousal Social Security Rule That Many Married Couples Overlook

Social Security spousal benefits can give a lower-earning spouse a valuable boost in retirement, but the benefit does not exist in a little financial bubble. A change in marital status can change the payment, eliminate it, or replace it with a completely different type of Social Security benefit.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 25

California's War on Goats Could Worsen the Wildfire Crisis

Standard minimum wage and overtime laws now apply to the state's goat herders, whose animals clear brush and reduce fire danger. The costs are unsustainable.

Reason · Jul 25

College Child Care Resources Student Parents May Not Know Exist

College life is demanding on its own, but raising a child while earning a degree adds another layer of responsibility. Many student parents assume they must handle child care costs and scheduling challenges without much help, yet colleges often provide resources that go unnoticed. Knowing where to look can make…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 25

Georgia Cops Keep Getting Arrested for Misusing Flock Surveillance Data

Although Flock Safety’s auditing tools have helped catch the bad actors, more is needed to protect Americans’ privacy.

Reason · Jul 24

In 39 States, People Can Be Sentenced to Life for Murders They Did Not Commit

The Sentencing Project highlights the perverse consequences of the felony murder rule, a vestige of British law that still prevails in federal courts and all but two states.

Reason · Jul 24

Politicians want to ‘claw back’ billions from ICE. Party leaders say, not so fast

ANALYSIS: Even moderate Democrats want at least some guardrails put in place if they win back the House in 2026, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Jul 24

The case for moving creative production AI to the edge

As creative AI scales, local deployment can give enterprises more control and flexibility.

TechRadar · Jul 24

LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character

Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

How identity fraud became the threat that never sleeps

Today, identity fraud is a continuous 24/7 threat. But it wasn’t always that way. So, what changed?

TechRadar · Jul 24

More than 14 Million Latino Students Get Ready to Return to Class: a New School Year Shadowed by Immigration Fears

As classrooms fill across the country, Latino children, now roughly one in four American students, return under the weight of enforcement raids, empty desks and rising anxiety. Latino children make up the largest and fastest-growing share of the nation's classrooms, and this school year they are returning to campuses marked…

Latin Times · Jul 24