Is it a good idea to start Social Security at 62? Think about these 4 factors.

Updated March 15, 2026, 11:49 a.m. ET Most Americans can start receiving Social Security benefits at 62, which makes it a popular choice for retirement. But the question remains: is claiming benefits at 62 the best option? There’s a lot of information out there, yet the answer isn’t straightforward. If you claim benefits early, you’ll […]
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s security guard, who was wanted by authorities, had a long criminal record prior to the deadly confrontation — with his real name now disclosed.

A fugitive security guard associated with Rep. Jasmine Crockett had a troubling criminal past, stretching back to 2009, and was being investigated by federal authorities when he was fatally shot during a standoff with Dallas SWAT. Diamond-Maazel Robinson, 39, was identified as the man shot by police in the parking lot of Children’s Medical Center […]
Federal Authorities Charge California Man for Assaulting TSA and Police at Airport Security Checkpoint

Assault Charges Filed Against California Man at Dallas Airport Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a 33-year-old man from California with assaulting two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at a security checkpoint in Dallas Love Field Airport. The charges stem from an incident in which one officer was left seriously injured. Idoles Vinay Solomon, from […]
Security guard killed in Dallas police standoff involving SWAT team

A security guard who allegedly worked for Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett was shot and killed during a standoff with SWAT in Dallas on Wednesday. Reports indicated he was wanted for impersonating a police officer. The individual, whose identity hasn’t been disclosed by authorities, barricaded himself in a vehicle within a children’s hospital garage around 11 […]
Security guard hurt in Michigan synagogue car attack identified as a veteran police officer

Security Guard Injured in Synagogue Attack Identified A security guard hurt during an armed attack targeting a toddler at a synagogue in Michigan has been named as an experienced police officer. Danny Phillips was on duty at Temple Israel when a gunman charged in and opened fire. Reports indicate that Phillips was hospitalized as a […]
SWAT team shoots Jasmine Crockett’s fleeing security guard after he brandishes a weapon at officers.

Police Standoff at Children’s Hospital Ends in Tragedy A police standoff at a children’s hospital concluded tragically Thursday morning, revealing some unusual details about the incident. Law enforcement in Dallas was searching for a man with an active warrant and tracked him to the parking lot of the Children’s Health Hospital late that night. “He […]
Security footage reportedly displays Michigan synagogue assailant purchasing fireworks.

Recently uncovered images and video allegedly depict Ayman Mohammad Ghazali, the man charged with a synagogue attack in Michigan, purchasing $2,000 worth of fireworks just days before the incident. On March 10, Ghazali, 41, from Dearborn Heights, was filmed making purchases totaling $2,250.96 at Phantom Fireworks in Livonia, Michigan. According to Phantom Fireworks, he made […]
Oscars security will reach unprecedented levels in the history of the event.

This year’s Oscars are seeing significantly increased security measures in light of heightened tensions and attacks related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. On Sunday, officials confirmed that the 98th Academy Awards will implement a one-mile security perimeter that is said to be “better than ever.” The ceremony, which will unfold at the Dolby Theater […]
Man Shot and Killed During Police Standoff Was a Security Guard for Rep. Crockett

The man who died in a standoff with Dallas SWAT officers served as a security guard for Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and had been posing as a police officer, according to several sources. The individual, identified as Mike King, reportedly managed a business called Off Duty Police Service, which facilitated tasks for off-duty police officers, […]
57-Year-Old Woman Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver Near Social Security Center in Queens, NYC

A 57-year-old woman was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver outside a Social Security Center in Queens this week, according to police. Authorities reported that Suzanne Schmider was crossing Jamaica Avenue near the center around 3 p.m. on Wednesday when a dark-colored 2001 Lincoln LS struck her. The driver did not stop and fled the […]