Finance
Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026.
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.
Politics
Dem AG targets Trump on voting while his state sends rights letters to dead people
Jay Jones launched a Voter Protection unit targeting Trump's election security efforts, but critics point to dead felons receiving voting rights letters.
Culture
Box Office: ‘Street Fighter’ Aims for $30 Million Opening, ‘You Can See Everything’ Could Score $8 Million Start
Strength in numbers? Movie theater operators are hoping the adage proves true as four new movies aim to bolster the October box office. Paramount’s video game adaptation “Street Fi
World
Ukraine says military operations disrupted from new Starlink restrictions
Ukraine has accused Elon Musk and SpaceX of undermining its ability to undergo military operations as new Starlink restrictions are causing disruptions. NBC News' Richard Engel dis
Politics
Mamdani accuses Blakeman of 'bigotry and racism' in breakout debate that mayor didn't watch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted he didn't watch Tuesday's governor debate between Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Science
Border-hopping virus identified in Chilean pepper and tomato crops
An international team of scientists recently collaborated to identify a mysterious viral disease damaging pepper and tomato crops in Chile.
Science
Most marine protected areas fail to curb fishing: Study
Fishing is increasing in most marine reserves worldwide in spite of conservation pledges, a study published Wednesday found.
World
How far will cockroach movement go? India's youth-led protests defy Modi government
It all started as a bit of online satire by a few young people fed up by corruption. Clearly though, the Cockroach movement's no longer a laughing matter for India’s government whi
Science
Muscle cells self-organize into spirals, advancing efforts to engineer tiny blood vessels that regulate flow
Different tissues need different amounts of blood depending on what they are doing. Meeting those changing demands requires the circulatory system to continually balance how much b
World
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.
World
With China Facing More Trade Barriers, It Can’t Afford to Lose Europe
Beijing’s concession on hybrid vehicles shows how much it needs the European market
Culture
Not Every Homeowner Needs a Heavy-Duty Chainsaw. Here’s How to Decide Between Gas, Battery, and Electric Options
An expert explains how to pick the right chainsaw for tree pruning, storm clean-up, and other DIY tasks.
Culture
'The Pitt' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far
The third season of the acclaimed medical drama is coming to HBO Max soon.
Sport
Serie A Power Rankings: Roma, Como and Lazio continue to push Inter; AC Milan slide
The Nerazzurri are still the leading candidate for the Scudetto win, but Roma, Lazio and Como continue to apply pressure
Politics
Le Pen vows to downsize EU as she brings contribution cut fight to Brussels
The front-runner in France’s presidential reiterated her campaign promise to pare back payments to the EU by billions of euros ahead of a critical summit on Thursday.
Culture
14 Soft and Sturdy Flannel Shirts to Anchor Your Fall Wardrobe
Flannel never goes out of style—at least not in this weather.
Politics
Tyrese Haliburton Dominated in Emotional Game Back at OKC
The last time Tyrese Haliburton played in Oklahoma City, he tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Politics
UCLA HC Bob Chesney Drops Powerful Quote After Bruins' Hot Start
Bob Chesney has the Bruins undefeated after their win at Oregon, and just dropped a powerful quote about his goals this season.
Sport
Rob Gronkowski Has Zero Faith in This NFL Team for the Playoffs
Politics
Vance takes aim at soft-on-crime Dems as GOP faces uphill midterm battle: ‘Lost their minds’
JD Vance rallied for Ken Paxton in Tyler, Texas, while taking aim at Democrats over Somali gang violence in Minnesota and spiking gas prices.
Sport
MLB Announces Big Change for Rays vs Guardians ALCS Game 3
MLB adjusted the start time for Thursday's ALCS matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians.
Sport
NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog Collection: Release Date, Price
Celtics, Lakers, Warriors, Knicks and Bulls get $75 Crocband Clogs for opening night, and every other team still gets Jibbitz.
Politics
Why Easing Sanctions on Russian Diesel Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs
President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan launches e-permit for foreigners
The Government of Kazakhstan has introduced updates to the Rules for the Entry and Stay of Foreign Citizens in the country.
Science
Storm Harry: Drifting buoys help improve early forecasts of extreme events in the Mediterranean Sea
A network of drifting buoys equipped with barometers can help improve weather forecasts of extreme Mediterranean storms by providing crucial atmospheric observations from areas of
Politics
John Wall Makes Major Return to Washington Wizards in New Role
Wizards legend John Wall is reportedly expanding his broadcasting role with Monumental Sports Network for the new NBA season.
Tech
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
Sport
Vinicius Jr to miss Barcelona game because of ban
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban.
Politics
Broncos Star Talanoa Hufanga Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks
Talanoa Hufanga's ankle injury is expected to sideline the Broncos safety for multiple weeks, a massive blow to Denver's defense.
Politics
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Reveals Positive Week 6 Update
New England Patriots superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez provided a positive injury update on himself Wednesday.