Keeping up with America

What happens to Social Security payments if the government shuts down: A shutdown could happen Sunday if a new funding bill isn't passed and signed. Here's how a shutdown would affect Social Security and other programs.

New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets.

How much was Dianne Feinstein worth when she died? Senator Dianne Feinstein, who has died at age 90, notched plenty of records during her lifetime, becoming the longest-serving woman in the Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.

Musk ditches X’s election integrity team ahead of key votes around world: News comes after EU says platform formerly known as Twitter has highest disinformation of social networks surveyed.

Who is Duane 'Keefe D' Davis? What to know about man arrested in Tupac Shakur's killing: Nearly three decades after being gunned down near the Las Vegas Strip, police announced they arrested Duane "Keffe D" Davis Friday in connection to the fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur.

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US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise: The US is urging Serbia to withdraw what it says is a large military build-up on the country's border with Kosovo.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine, signaling the Kremlin’s effort to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Elon Musk's Position on Artificial Intelligence: Although Elon Musk has many controversial tech opinions, you may be surprised to learn that he is skeptical of artificial intelligence

Microsoft Discussed Selling Bing to Apple as Google Replacement: Microsoft executives pitched Apple’s Cue on a deal around 2020

Las Vegas Sphere Technology - How It Works & What It Means for Concerts: From customizable, high-end audio solutions to a cutting-edge new camera, Sphere's tech represents a major step forward in concert production.

Richer, Wiser, Happier

Here's how much you will need to save to retire with $1 million if you're making $65,000 a year: You can save $1 million for retirement while making $65000 per year. Here's a breakdown of how much of your salary you'll need to invest.

Could This Surprising Technique Actually Help You Cut Spending? | Christy Bieber, The Ascent. Cutting spending can be a challenge. You may be more successful at reducing what you spend if you allow yourself a reward when you cut costs. Try spending 10% to 20% of the amount saved when you come in under budget in a particular category -- guilt free.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

Former NBA Players Express Fear for 76ers’ James Harden | NFL Week 4 picks: Lions take down Packers in Green Bay, Patriots pull shocking upset vs. Cowboys

Movie in the Works About OceanGate Titan Submersible Tragedy | Filmmaker Vishaal Nityanand's film spreads awareness about World Alzheimer's Month

‘Saw X’ Director Says Film Editor Had Police Called on Him By Neighbors Who Heard Screaming | Aerosmith postpones farewell tour to next year due to Steven Tyler's fractured larynx

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

Make This Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home and Skip the Coffeeshop Line

Planning Your Ideal Financial Life: 5 Tips From Experts

Cozy up with a good book this fall: Here are recommendations

Chefs share their six fall recipes for your next potluck