
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
Read full article: US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government.

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
Read full article: Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rareFewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.

McDonaldās bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menu
Read full article: McDonaldās bets $8.5 billion on a sweeping restaurant makeover and new protein-focused menuMcDonaldās said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

Wife of detained Chinese American scientist hopes Trump brings up his case in Xi summit
Read full article: Wife of detained Chinese American scientist hopes Trump brings up his case in Xi summitThe wife of a detained Chinese American seismologist hopes President Donald Trump can help bring home her husband, Youlin Chen.

America In Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%
Read full article: America In Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year.

How to avoid the beauty debt trap
Read full article: How to avoid the beauty debt trapEvery day, millions of beauty posts fill our feeds. The average American now spends more than $1,700 a year on beauty. Millennials? More than $2,600. And 1 in 4 Gen Z and Millennial shoppers say theyāve gone into debt buying beauty products. Thatās the beauty debt trap.

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says
Read full article: The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report saysA new report reveals that mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans.

On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war
Read full article: On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade warThe 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground.

Fed rate hike will likely push borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages -- but benefit savers
Read full article: Fed rate hike will likely push borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages -- but benefit saversThe Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money ā bad news for borrowers, good news for savers.

Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in July
Read full article: Retail sales rise a better-than-expected 1.2% in August after shoppers pulled back spending in JulyConsumers may be griping about higher prices at the pump and elsewhere, but they keep spending, helping to power the economy, according to the latest government snapshot.

There's one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
Read full article: There's one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll findsA new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI.

TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final
Read full article: TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup finalThe U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game.

Americans value press freedom, but new surveys show support for restrictions in certain cases
Read full article: Americans value press freedom, but new surveys show support for restrictions in certain casesMost Americans value press freedom but also support limits on reporting in specific circumstances, such as protecting national security.

American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the way
Read full article: American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the wayU.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americansā earnings and purchasing power.

Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperate
Read full article: Maduro ally Alex Saab pleads guilty in a $195M money laundering case, agrees to cooperateA close ally of ousted Venezuelan President NicolƔs Maduro has pleaded guilty to bribing officials to secure contracts for importing food during Venezuela's crisis.

Social Security COLA forecast points to bigger checks in January 2027
Read full article: Social Security COLA forecast points to bigger checks in January 2027The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) is predicting a 3.5 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security in 2027 ā a slight dip of 0.1 percentage points from last monthās forecast, but still higher than recent years.

Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
Read full article: Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limitCostco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again.

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title
Read full article: US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball titleThe names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. womenās basketball team ā another FIBA World Cup title.

Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup title
Read full article: Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup titleThe U.S. and France will meet for the women's FIBA World Cup title Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic final that the Americans won by a point.

U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France
Read full article: U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against FranceBreanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the womenās FIBA World Cup.

Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
Read full article: Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing districtWisconsin Democrats are hoping to unseat a Republican congressman with close ties to President Donald Trump.

The Latest: The US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Read full article: The Latest: The US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacksAmericans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

WATCH LIVE: 9/11 remembrance ceremony for Flight 93 in Pennsylvania marks 25 years since attacks
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: 9/11 remembrance ceremony for Flight 93 in Pennsylvania marks 25 years since attacksAs Americans mark the milestone of 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, ceremonies will be held in the morning and in the afternoon in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at the site where Flight 93 crashed.

US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain
Read full article: US women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and SpainThe U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the womenās FIBA World Cup again.

US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare
Read full article: US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rareSlightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and layoffs are still rare.

US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals
Read full article: US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinalsNapheesa Collier has scored 19 points and the U.S. has routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the womenās FIBA World Cup in Germany.

Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, a new poll shows
Read full article: Mistrust of US government information is rising across major issues, a new poll showsA new AP-NORC/USA Facts poll finds that Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections, foreign affairs or the environment.

Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Read full article: Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World CupBreanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going.

Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
Read full article: Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs ItalyBreanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64.

āNo-spend challengeā urges shoppers to curb impulse buys
Read full article: āNo-spend challengeā urges shoppers to curb impulse buysEvery day weāre encouraged to buy something. On our phones, our computers, in our email and all-over social media. Itās no surprise that more than one in four Americans are now spending more than they earn.

A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in years
Read full article: A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in yearsThe United States faced its stiffest challenge in nearly two decades in the womenās FIBA World Cup and escaped with a win over Italy thanks a few timely baskets late and a key defensive play by Chelsea Gray.

Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
Read full article: Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over ItalyJackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the womenās basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy.

What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.
Read full article: What's open on Labor Day? Most retailers. Closed? Government, banks and the stock market.The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers.

A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women's World Cup with France and others waiting
Read full article: A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women's World Cup with France and others waitingThe women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship.

Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
Read full article: Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop insideElon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of āno controlā rides and hop inside.

Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
Read full article: Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levelsMore Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs are still rare and jobless claims remain at historically low levels.

Expert on economy breaks down the squeeze Americans are feeling & when we might see some relief
Read full article: Expert on economy breaks down the squeeze Americans are feeling & when we might see some reliefAlex Jacquez, Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Research at Groundwork Collaborative, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the possibility of relief heading into fall and winter.

Suicide Prevention: Learn to listen for the silent warning sign in those you love
Read full article: Suicide Prevention: Learn to listen for the silent warning sign in those you loveEvery day people go to work. They smile. They tell everyone, āIām fine.ā But inside, they may believe the people they love would be better off without them.

Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more
Read full article: Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some moreStocks rose on Wall Street as bond yields eased further and a rally in big technology companies helped the market recoup its losses from earlier in the week.

US women look to jell quickly in Berlin as World Cup looms with little practice time
Read full article: US women look to jell quickly in Berlin as World Cup looms with little practice timeThe U.S. womenās national basketball team is short on practice time heading into a major competition where anything less than winning a gold medal is considered a failure.

Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea
Read full article: Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at seaThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in Thailand after nearly nine months at sea supporting U.S. operations against Iran.

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
Read full article: Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contendsA whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low
Read full article: The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain lowThe number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare and most Americans enjoy job security.

Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Read full article: Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missingRescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people after flash floods on the Nepal-China border.

Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights
Read full article: Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fightsAn inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs.

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns
Read full article: Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concernsRobert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there.

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities
Read full article: US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activitiesThe U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a āpotential threat,ā without providing details.

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4
Read full article: US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4Americansā confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon.

Skin-care mistakes dermatologists say people commonly make
Read full article: Skin-care mistakes dermatologists say people commonly makeA good skin-care routine can help your skin look its best and many Americans are trying to stick to one. A YouGov survey found that about half say they have a somewhat or very consistent skin-care routine.

New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
Read full article: New evidence prompts trial delay for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine.

Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking
Read full article: Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balkingPresident Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs.

US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
Read full article: US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparseFewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.

Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ābad personā as Canada weighs concessions for trade deal
Read full article: Canadian provincial leader says Trump is a ābad personā as Canada weighs concessions for trade dealThe premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a ābad personā and ānot to be trustedā and urging Canada to keep fighting rather than rush to make concessions in trade talks with Washington.

As federal food assistance shrinks, Jacksonville families are turning to local nonprofits for help
Read full article: As federal food assistance shrinks, Jacksonville families are turning to local nonprofits for helpMillions of Americans have lost access to SNAP benefits following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Jacksonville nonprofits said the need in their community continues to grow.

Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Read full article: Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of feloniesThe Justice Department has finalized a rule that will pave the way for people whoāve been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.

Retail therapy can become financial self-sabotage
Read full article: Retail therapy can become financial self-sabotageBad day? Tap the app. See a sale? Add to cart. Need a little pick-me-up? Buy now. For a lot of people, shopping isnāt just shopping. It can feel like a reward, a distraction, even a way to take the edge off stress, boredom, or loneliness.

US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
Read full article: US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fadesAmericans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses.

Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read full article: Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey GrahamThe Senate has approved a punishing Russian sanctions bill that was a top priority for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
Read full article: Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll findsU.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but itās far from the most trusted source of advice.

US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
Read full article: US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to TrumpU.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June.

US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.

Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Read full article: Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes rootScientists are creating a new kind of vaccine that teaches the immune system to intercept a type of brewing colon cancer before it turns into a full-fledged tumor.

Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy
Read full article: Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economyPresident Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.

Supreme Court won't halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Read full article: Supreme Court won't halt $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian AuthorityThe U.S. Supreme Court has refused to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.

US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
Read full article: US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventionsThe U.S. dollar has weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
Read full article: Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikesPresident Donald Trump is claiming that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and says that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now.

2026 Voter's Guide: Floridaās 3rd Congressional District
Read full article: 2026 Voter's Guide: Floridaās 3rd Congressional DistrictRepublican congresswoman Kat Cammack is seeking re-election in Floridaās 3rd Congressional District, which covers all of North Central Florida, including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia and Union counties and all or part of seven other counties stretching all the way to the Gulf Coast.

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
Read full article: The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costsMillions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.

Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal
Read full article: Palestinian authorities ask Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appealPalestinian authorities have asked the Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment in favor of Americans killed or wounded by attacks in Israel.

Health care policy advocate explains potential impact of ending Medicare drug subsidies
Read full article: Health care policy advocate explains potential impact of ending Medicare drug subsidiesLeslie Dach, Executive Chair of Protect Our Care, a leading health care policy and advocacy organization, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the Trump administration's decision to end Medicare prescription drug subsidies and the potential impact on millions of older Americans.

US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years.

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
Read full article: US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forcesThe U.S. military says it has completed what it describes as āa heavy wave of strikes against Iranā conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
Read full article: Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis saysA Washington think tank says recent fighting with Iran has used up more of the U.S. militaryās stockpiles of advanced air defense systems.

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Read full article: Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higherAmericansā confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.

Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
Read full article: Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the partyA new platform from the progressive Democratic Socialists of America is sparking Republican attacks.

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Read full article: Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing.

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
Read full article: Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 yearsLiving through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits.























