Keeping Up With America

He was never like his siblings. Turns out, he was switched at birth by a NYC hospital, he says.: Growing up, Kevin McMahon often heard playful jokes from his siblings about being “the mailman’s kid,” because did not look much like them.

Woman accused of trying to hire guy she met on Tinder to kill ex and his daughter: A South Jersey woman is accused of trying to hire a man she recently met on Tinder to kill her ex-boyfriend — who is a Philadelphia police officer — and his teenage daughter.

Michelle Obama addresses her future and making her own decisions amid divorce rumors: For former first lady Michelle Obama, it was time to start asking herself tough questions as conversations around her personal life have swelled in recent months.

The USDA cut $500 million in funding to food banks. Here’s how they’re coping: As President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to lower inflation by reducing government spending, Americans are finding out the very programs putting healthy, affordable foods on their plates are on the chopping block.

Bipartisan senators introduce bill to give Trump new powers to stop Chinese investment: A bipartisan team of freshman senators who went through some of 2024’s biggest battleground races are introducing a bill Wednesday to give President Donald Trump’s administration the power to stop investments from Chinese companies in the U.S.

Around the World

King Charles and Queen Camilla met with pope: King Charles III and Queen Camilla met privately with Pope Francis on Wednesday in the Vatican, Buckingham Palace said, just weeks after Francis spent more than five weeks in the hospital.

Indonesia offers shelter to Palestinians wounded and orphaned in Gaza: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Wednesday that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Delta CEO says Trump tariffs are hurting bookings as airline pulls 2025 forecast

Bitcoin surges more than 7% in broad market relief rally as Trump pauses some tariffs

Walmart says Trump tariffs could hit quarterly profits as it tries to keep prices low

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Worried about Retiring in a Market Slump? Here's What Experts Suggest You Do Now.: If you found yourself worrying about whether last week’s stock-market drop put your retirement plans at risk, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans turn 65 each year, after all. Knowing that, however, might not ease the pain after the dramatic pullbacks of the past week. Investors are still seeking clarity about the Trump administration’s tariff plans and their effects on markets and global economies.

4 Ways You Can Navigate the Stock Market Crash | Geoffrey Seiler, Fool. With the S&P 500 (^GSPC 9.52%) ending last week down more than 10% in two days, the stock market experienced its first crash since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to escalate. The culprit this time was the U.S. enacting punitive tariffs against much of the rest of the world and an ensuing trade war. These tariffs were even applied to two islands uninhabited by humans, with the Trump administration saying the duties were added so that other countries could not evade tariffs by shipping goods through the ports of these islands. With the market in turmoil and a lot of volatility likely ahead, let's look at four ways investors can navigate the current market crash.

Should you use home equity to pay a tax bill? Experts weigh in: Tax debt can be a stressful financial burden to carry, especially if you're having a hard time paying what you owe in full. While you can use personal loans and credit cards to pay down smaller tax debts, these borrowing tools may not be the best solution if you owe tens of thousands of dollars given their relatively low borrowing limits and higher rates. So, if you're staring at a considerable tax debt and want to pay it off, what options do you have?

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Wolves blow 24-point lead in 4th, tumble to No. 8 in West | Sportsbooks pin Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy as Masters favorites

Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni Reunite in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Season 5; Here’s a First Look at Benson at Stabler’s Hospital Bedside | ‘M3GAN’ Returning to Theaters With Meta’s New Second Screen Tech; Fans Can Interact With Film During Blumhouse Halfway to Halloween (EXCLUSIVE)

Anjelica Huston reveals she battled cancer privately, is now 4 years 'in the clear' | Randy Travis appears at Grammys on the Hill, wife credits AI song for 'whole new energy'

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