Keeping Up With America

New York grand jury hearing new evidence in Sean 'Diddy' Combs federal case: A federal grand jury in New York is hearing new evidence this week as part of the investigation into Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Hurricane Helene and Milton relief benefit airing on CBS, CMT: A benefit raising money for relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night on CBS and CMT, two divisions of Paramount Global, the parent company of CBS News. The hourlong "United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief" will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and it will also be streamed on Paramount+ with Showtime, Paramount Global and United Way announced Wednesday.

Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know: Airlines are now required to give customers automatic refunds, under a new Department of Transportation rule that went into effect this week.

Hundreds of damaged ballots saved following fire at drop box in Washington: Officials in south-west Washington were able to salvage almost 500 damaged ballots from a ballot box that was set on fire on Monday in what officials have called an attack on democracy ahead of a contentious US election.

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins: House Speaker Mike Johnson took a dig at Obamacare at an event in Pennsylvania on Monday, telling a crowd there would be “massive” health care changes in America if Donald Trump wins the election.

Around the World

At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades: At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in three decades, unleashing torrents of muddy water that surged through cities, towns and villages, trapping people in their homes, bringing down trees, and cutting off roads and railway lines.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel-hired gunmen in Mexico: "He was a protector": Gunmen apparently working for a drug cartel killed an American in Mexico, and one of the alleged killers was a deserter from Honduras' presidential guard unit, authorities in northern Mexico said.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion (that’s 2.5 trillion trillion trillion dollars)

What Does It Mean to Be a Successful CEO Today? Here's 5 Traits To Look Out For

The Apple AirPods update that could help millions who didn’t know they needed it

Richer, Wiser, Happier

3 gold investing mistakes beginners should avoid this November: It's been hard to escape the gold price news in 2024. With numerous price records broken so far this year and others likely to be surpassed in the final two months, many investors now find themselves considering the benefits of a gold addition to their portfolio. Priced at just $2,063.73 per ounce on January 1, gold is now closing in on $2,800 for the same amount of the precious metal. And some experts expect that price to hit $3,000 perhaps before the year concludes.

Elevate Your Lifestyle: 7 Hidden Benefits of Maintaining a High Credit Score: Having good credit opens up doors for you. You probably already know that if your credit score is good, you're going to be able to get lower rates on mortgages or personal loans from top-notch lenders. You could enjoy the most competitive interest rates in the industry, plus minimal fees.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Raptors' Scottie Barnes diagnosed with orbital fracture | Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts banned from World Series Game 5

Channing Tatum’s ‘Roofman’ Lands October 2025 Release Date | Every Marvel Studios Movie and Disney+ Project in 2024 and Beyond

How to stream 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' this Halloween | ​​There Is 1 ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Character Definitely Not Getting Killed Off — For Now

Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

10 Famous Uses of the Ouija Board

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What Happens to Your Body When You Walk 10,000 Steps per Day

Use the 'FlyLady' Method to Make Routine Cleaning Less Overwhelming