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Nor’easter Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power, Cancels 400-Plus Flights
September 26, 2026
More than 119,000 customers lost power at the storm's peak Saturday, while airlines canceled more than 400 flights as coastal flooding and strong winds struck the Northeast.
Supreme Court Clears States to Use Expanded Citizenship Database for Voter Checks
September 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for states to use an expanded federal citizenship-verification database to check voter rolls ahead of the Nov. 3…
Trump Moves to Withhold $800 Million in Congress-Approved Funds
September 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump moved Friday to unilaterally withhold more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress for immigration, race and education programs, employing a rare…
California Marks First Dolly Parton Day on September 25
September 25, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing Sept. 25 — a nod to "9 to 5" — as an annual day honoring the late country music legend and philanthropist.
Trump Signs Executive Order Approving $14 Billion TikTok U.S. Deal
September 25, 2026
The order declares a new joint venture — with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX as lead investors — satisfies the law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations.
Today Is Remember Me Thursday: A Global Spotlight on Orphan Pets Waiting for Homes
September 24, 2026
Celebrities including Alicia Silverstone and Bob Odenkirk are backing the annual day of awareness for shelter pets still waiting to be adopted.
Taylor Swift Announces “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore” With Four New Songs Out Friday
September 24, 2026
"Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon" arrive Friday, September 25, expanding Swift's record-setting 2025 album.
Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Catastrophic Flooding; Record Rainfall Possible
September 24, 2026
Up to 35 inches of rain is forecast on the Big Island as Nolo strengthens; a hurricane watch and flood watch are in effect.
How Trump Turned a Refugee Bureau Into a $410 Million Deportation Operation
September 22, 2026
A Washington Post investigation found the Trump administration authorized or pledged at least $410 million for third-country deportation deals with 31 nations, run through a newly created 15-person…
Trump Says U.S. Is Working on Potash Deal With Belarus, Pressuring Canada
September 21, 2026
Trump said Washington is pursuing a potash purchase agreement with Belarus at prices 'substantially less' than what the U.S. pays Canada, escalating trade pressure on Ottawa. The announcement…
Treasury Yields Cross 5% as Oil and Inflation Rattle Markets
September 15, 2026
The benchmark 10-year yield reached its highest level since 2007 as investors weighed inflation, oil prices and a likely Fed rate increase.
FAA Says Air Traffic Control Overhaul Needs Billions More
September 15, 2026
The first phase of the modernization effort is projected to cost $16 billion, above the $12.5 billion Congress provided.
U.S. Poverty Rate Falls to Record Low as Median Income Rises
September 15, 2026
The official poverty rate fell to 10.2% in 2025 while real median household income reached $87,460, new Census Bureau data show.
Fed Raises Rates to 3.75%–4% as Inflation Remains Elevated
September 15, 2026
The Federal Reserve approved its first increase in more than three years and projected another possible move this year as inflation remained above target.
U.S. Inflation Holds at 3.4% Ahead of Fed Meeting
September 14, 2026
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August and 3.4% from a year earlier, with gasoline and energy costs driving much of the monthly increase ahead of the Federal Reserve’s…