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The biggest is planning for a surviving spouse, who could face a smaller standard deduction, narrower tax brackets and higher Medicare premiums.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Before the attendees grabbed their signs, which included standard yard signs as well as pink-shaded Spanish-language signs saying, “Mujeres Para Monica,” they could stand in a photo line for a picture with the congresswoman.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

The standard punishment is 10 seconds, but the stewards took into account as mitigation that Hamilton had also gone off so neither car was in a position to make the corner.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Others, including sleep scientists and doctors, have proposed making standard time permanent rather than daylight saving time, saying the move would be better for sleep cycles and reduce health risks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

Way smaller than a standard Rhode Island Red, I hoped.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

The disaster prompted major international efforts to improve workplace standards, including an agreement between global clothing brands and trade unions to inspect factories and enforce safety measures.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Blagojević said the new government would put EU democratic standards into practice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Because rain is expected this weekend, water sampling will begin Monday and continue as needed until results comply with state recreational water quality standards, the city said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

In their drawn match in Exeter, Kildunne made 17 carries for 47 metres, an average of 2.8m, which is well below her usual standards.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

I was also forty years old—practically a spinster by that era’s standards.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson