U.S. consumer confidence near record low as frustration with economy rises
By Lucie Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence fell further in early October as the rising cost of living due to conflict in the Middle East worsened consumer sentiment on the economy, further bad news for President Donald…
Exclusive: Zelensky says Axios Trump-Putin diesel deal ‘neither fair nor honest’
During the 15-minute interview, Zelensky appeared exasperated and dismayed and even expressed a sense of betrayal over the news of the diesel deal. Trump was repeatedly asked by reporters on Friday about Zelensky’s criticism, but he declined to…
Patriots cornerback depth chart, updated before Raiders game
The New England Patriots have ruled out six players for their upcoming Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and four of them are members of their cornerback group. Starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis will miss the competition with…
Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Elon Musk’s Trump science prize
“Today in Washington, Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to its owner, Elon Musk. And look at that, look at the body language here,” Kimmel said, introducing a clip from the presentation. “He’s definitely someone we can…
Vance expresses doubts about Pentagon plan to livestream execution
HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance expressed doubt Friday about the Pentagon’s live broadcast of the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan in December, but told reporters that if it were broadcast live, “I won’t watch…
Rap: Jayden Daniels (elbow) not 100 percent yet
Rapoport, generally cheerful on the injury front, said there are still “a lot of questions, going forward, for Jayden Daniels.” Ultimately, Daniels is still rehabbing the elbow on his non-throwing arm. He should be able to throw and run…
Report: Double Fine’s union campaign collapsed under culture clash
In May 2026, employees of Double Fine Productions, then a Microsoft subsidiary, filed a petition to unionize. It appeared at the time to be the latest in a series of union petitions that have found success with sister organizations like Blizzard…
Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz reach wartime record
Oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz are under fire almost daily, as Iran steps up attacks in a bid to stifle the resumption of crude exports. Eleven oil tankers were attacked while transiting Hormuz during the week ending Oct. 4, the highest…
A new trial compared muscle gains in vegetarians and meat eaters. One difference stood out. : Science Alert
Plant-based diets are associated with many long-term health benefits, but for older adults, they may have potential disadvantages. A strictly vegetarian diet can make it more difficult to protect muscle mass as we age. Protein is a key component in…
These 18 million households are now the richest in the United States, according to new data from the Fed.
Sometimes the key to building wealth is simply staying put, new data from the Federal Reserve suggests. The 18 million U.S. households headed by someone 75 or older have the highest median net worth of any age group, according to the Fed’s…