18 m. ago Here's when Melissa could strengthen into powerful Category 4 storm

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to parts of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.

Events

42 m. ago Sonia Raman expected to be hired as Seattle Storm head coach, per report

Sonia Raman expected to be hired as Seattle Storm head coach, per report  USA Today

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73 m. ago Seattle Storm expected to hire Liberty assistant Sonia Raman as next coach, per report

Seattle Storm expected to hire Liberty assistant Sonia Raman as next coach, per report  CBS Sports

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84 m. ago Atmospheric river expected to drench western Washington over the weekend

Atmospheric river expected to drench western Washington over the weekend  KING5.com

Politics

2 h. ago Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation

Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation  Los Angeles Times

Events

2 h. ago White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers

U.S. inflation hits 3% in September, beating economist expectations and sending Wall Street to record highs as investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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4 h. ago Johnson shuts down House to pressure Schumer as government standstill nears one month

House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled legislative session for another week in a bid to pressure Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer amid the government shutdown.

Politics

4 h. ago Inflation Edged Higher in September as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates Again

The Consumer Price Index rose 3 percent from a year earlier in a report delayed because of the government shutdown.

Politics

5 h. ago 'Godfathers of AI' and Steve Wozniak Join 850 Others in Call for Ban on 'Superintelligence' AI Development

A diverse group of influential individuals, from tech pioneers to politicians, has signed a statement urging a pause in the creation of artificial intelligence that surpasses human cognitive abilities. The list, which includes the legendary "Godfathers of AI" and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak along with figures like Richard Branson, believe that superintelligent AI could lead to "human economic obsolescence and disempowerment, losses of freedom, civil liberties, dignity, and control, to national security risks and even potential human extinction." The post ‘Godfathers of AI’ and Steve Wozniak Join 850 Others in Call for Ban on ‘Superintelligence’ AI Development appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

6 h. ago Social Security check increase is in line with inflation but trails key expenses

Social Security check increase is in line with inflation but trails key expenses  The Washington Post

Politics

6 h. ago US consumer prices rise less than expected before Fed decision

US consumer prices rise less than expected before Fed decision  Al Jazeera

Politics

7 h. ago Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January

Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January  CNN

Economics

7 h. ago Trump's dramatic rhetoric on tariffs ramps up pressure on Supreme Court

Trump's dramatic rhetoric on tariffs ramps up pressure on Supreme Court  NBC News

Politics

8 h. ago Alaska Airlines cancels 360 flights, says significant IT outage was due to 'failure' at a data center

Alaska Airlines cancels 360 flights, says significant IT outage was due to 'failure' at a data center  GeekWire

Politics

8 h. ago CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Edged Higher in September

CPI Report Live Updates: Inflation Edged Higher in September  The New York Times

Politics

8 h. ago Social Security Will Give Retirees a 2.8% Benefits Bump for 2026

The 2026 increase is slightly larger than this year’s 2.5 percent raise but still marks the second smallest adjustment since 2021, underscoring how far inflation has fallen from its pandemic-era highs. The annual COLA reached 8.7 percent in 2023, the highest in four decades, before slipping to 3.2 percent in 2024. The post Social Security Will Give Retirees a 2.8% Benefits Bump for 2026 appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 h. ago RPM Steak and RPM Events sign big lease for Market Square in D.C.

RPM Steak and RPM Events sign big lease for Market Square in D.C.  The Business Journals

Economics

8 h. ago Inflation climbs to highest level since January, beef prices soar

A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring.

Economics

9 h. ago U.S. inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month

U.S. inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month  PBS

Economics

9 h. ago Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports

The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries.

Politics