Author: Zayne Pham

Starting January 1, 2026, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security will rise to 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later, marking the final step in a phased increase originally enacted in 1983. This milestone means that retiring at 65 is officially a thing of the past for new generations seeking full benefits. Why the FRA Finally Reaches 67 ? The 1983 Social Security Amendments introduced a gradual rise in FRA to ensure the program’s solvency amid aging demographics and longer life expectancy. Over 43 years, FRA increased in two-month increments, culminating in 67 for those born from…

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A battalion of roughly 700 U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (1st Marine Division) at Twentynine Palms, California, has been mobilized to Los Angeles amid widespread protests over recent ICE immigration raids. This unprecedented activation supplements the nearly 4,000 National Guard troops already in the city, marking the first in‐state use of Marines since the 1992 LA riots. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what’s happening in LA, why Marines are involved, and the legal framework governing domestic military deployments. Why Are Marines Being Deployed to Los Angeles? Following large‐scale protests in neighborhoods like Paramount, Compton, and downtown…

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What Is Scale AI? The Data Powerhouse Shaping the AI Revolution Founded in 2016, Scale AI is a leading artificial intelligence infrastructure company that specializes in organizing and labeling data to train machine learning systems. The company plays a critical role in the AI ecosystem by ensuring that AI models—such as chatbots, autonomous vehicles, and enterprise systems—are built on clean, structured, and human-evaluated data. While many tech enthusiasts recognize AI through brands like OpenAI and ChatGPT, Scale AI powers the backend of these breakthroughs by curating the massive amounts of labeled data necessary for accurate machine learning performance. Scale’s value…

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