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POLITICS1d agoSocial Security benefits increasing by 3.6 percent in 2027Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent in 2027, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. With the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA), Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month on average, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Last year’s COLA was 2.8 percent. The COLA applies to the nearly 72…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoGOP donor in Guilfoyle scandal: ‘I am not going to let JD Vance off the hook’The Republican donor at the center of the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal said he was ready to go after other administration officials, including Vice President Vance, if they did not heed his call to extradite Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani, who fled to Pakistan after being accused of performing unnecessary spinal surgeries, including on children. Eric Deters,…The Hill
BUSINESS1d agoConfirmed by Hochul | MTA to invest US$1.1 billion in new subway access gates at 150 New York stations across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and BrooklynThe program's expansion could allow for the recovery of approximately US$100 million annually. It details which locations will change first and how passenger access will be.Clarín
BUSINESS1d agoSEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation CrowdfundingThe Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue discussing IPO modernization and explore potential policy…SEC
POLITICS1d agoTexas GOP chair on toss-up Senate race between James Talarico and Ken PaxtonDemocrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are neck and neck in the Texas Senate race. Texas Republican Party chair D'rinda Randall shares her thoughts.CBS News
POLITICS1d agoThe West can’t power its future without more transmissionAs governors of Western states, we see this moment as a defining test of whether the region will lead the next generation of industry or fall behind.The Hill
CYBER1d agoFBI arrests OpenAI engineer for allegedly planting bug in officeThe FBI arrested an OpenAI engineer for allegedly planting a recording device in a company office. CBS News' Jo LIng Kent reports.CBS News
WORLD1d agoBest friend duo behind #IMomSoHard on managing middle school chaosKristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, the comedy duo and best friends behind the "#IMomSoHard" podcast, sit down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about "The Crashing Out Tour," and their new book, "The Middle School Mom's Survival Guide."CBS News
POLITICS1d agoGuilfoyle ‘certainly more’ than just some woman Trump’s son dated: GrishamFormer White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Tuesday that recently ousted Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has more ties to President Trump’s family than what he insinuated. “I spent four full years and almost every holiday with Kimberly Guilfoyle in the family at Mar-a-Lago or at Bedminster, and she was everywhere,” Grisham told CNN’s…The Hill
CONFLICT1d agoEurope must continue supporting Ukraine as U.S. aid declines – Polish expertEurope must continue supporting Ukraine because the war concerns the security of the entire continent, while Kyiv needs to ramp up domestic production of air defense systems amid shortages of missiles in Europe and the United States.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoEven Scaramucci wonders if Katie Zacharia will make it to his 11-day run as press secretaryScaramucci also reposted a meme comparing Zacharia to a head of lettuce, referencing a viral 2022 challenge over whether Liz Truss would outlast a wilting lettuce as British prime ministerThe Independent World
BUSINESS1d agoUS grocery prices poised to climb as soaring fuel costs drive inflationFood manufacturers warn of impact on consumers ahead of midterm electionsFinancial Times
POLITICS1d ago‘We have guns too’: Democrat candidate for Indiana county council goes on wild rant on local TVA Democrat city council candidate has gone viral after a wild interview with a local TV station in Indiana.The Independent World
POLITICS1d agoCornell president defends handling of alleged gang rape caseCornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged missteps made by himself and the university when a woman originally came forward with sexual assault allegations in 2024 but defended actions taken since and his role as president in an interview with The New York Times. Kotlikoff said he learned about the alleged gang rape on campus in…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoMike Pence group urges Trump to reverse Russia diesel planAdvancing American Freedom, a conservative think tank founded by former Vice President Pence, is calling on the Trump administration not to allow Russia to ship unsanctioned diesel to the U.S., according to a letter obtained by The Hill. The GOP group joins some Senate Republicans and others who have pushed back on the diesel deal. …The Hill
WORLD1d agoCanadian publisher backs novelist breakout Orélien after he denies AI use'In the absence of definitive conclusions, the novel will therefore remain available in bookstores,' publisher Boréal said in a statement.Le Monde [en]
MILITARY1d agoFort Drum soldiers honor Battle of Mogadishu veterans with remembrance runSoldiers from Fort Drum participated in a remembrance run to honor veterans of the Battle of Mogadishu. This event serves as a tribute to military history and service.nny360 · united states of america
WORLD1d ago$200K worth of Birkin bags stolen during Eagle Rock break-in, homeowner saysAn Eagle Rock woman says she no longer feels safe after thieves targeted her house, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of luxury handbags.headtopics · united states of america
SCI & TECH1d agoThe first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelvesSunscreens are displayed for sale on shelves at a shop in Sydney on October 2, 2025. Over a dozen sunscreens have been pulled from shelves in Australia after consumer advocacy group analysis found many of them did not provide the sun protection factor their makers claimed. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)nbcdfw · united states of america
POLITICS1d agoOklahoma death row inmate James Pavatt to plead for clemency before Pardon and Parole BoardA man on Oklahoma death row is set to plead his case before the Pardon and Parole Board on Wednesday.koco5 · united states of america
POLITICS1d agoSocial Security recipients will see rise in monthly payments next yearData: Social Security Administration; Chart: Neil Irwin/AxiosSocial Security recipients will see the largest rise in their monthly payments in four years in January, with a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment.Driving the news: The Social Security Administration announced the 2027 COLA adjustment for 76 million recipients of retirement and disability benefits, which by law is calculated based on the Consumer Price Index for the July-through-September quarter.That will increase the average retiree's benefits by $900 a year, or $75 a month.The agency also said that the cutoff for Social Security taxesAxios
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POLITICS1d agoSmith says Trump’s financial pledges aren’t winning over Americans at NewsNation town hallIndependent political commentator Stephen A. Smith slammed President Trump over his messaging on affordability — a top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections — during a Tuesday event hosted by NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner.  “Every time you see Trump, he seems to be talking to some business network or the CEOs instead…The Hill
BUSINESS1d agoThe six largest Wall Street banks earn over 145 billion until SeptemberThe six largest US banks generated $145.626 billion in net profits over nine months, driven by markets and consumption. JPMorgan led with $52.954 billion, despite costs and losses. Bank of America incurred a penalty charge, affecting its quarterly profit.Clarín