Rio Bloodbath: 64 Dead in Brazil’s Deadliest Police Raid
Brazil’s deadliest police operation in history leaves 64 dead in Rio de Janeiro as authorities target the Comando Vermelho drug gang.
International, World News
Business, Economy
Fed Halts Balance Sheet Shrink—What It Means for Your Money
The Federal Reserve will stop shrinking its $7.4 trillion balance sheet in December 2025, responding to signs of liquidity stress in short-term funding markets.
Business, Politics
Trump Jr. Touts ‘Patriotic Capitalism’ at Saudi Investment Summit
At a Saudi investment forum, Donald Trump Jr. pitched his firm 1789 Capital as a vehicle for ‘patriotic capitalism,’ blending AI, defense tech, and insider policy insight.
Lifestyle, Regional News
Inside NYC’s Year-Round Halloween Store That Defies Trends
Halloween Adventure, a beloved East Village institution, defies retail trends by staying open 365 days a year as a hub for self-expression and spooky creativity.
Business, Entertainment
Hollywood’s New Playbook: Podcasts, Newsletters & Beyond
A new production company, Run-A-Muck, is redefining entertainment by treating podcasts, newsletters, and live events as core to storytelling—not afterthoughts.
Business, Economy
Fed Cuts Rates Again—But December Move Is Far From Certain
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but warned that further cuts aren’t guaranteed, citing labor market risks and data gaps from the government shutdown.
Business, Technology
Microsoft Bets Big on AI with $34.9B Spending Surge
Microsoft reports $34.9 billion in capital expenditures to fuel AI growth, driven by Azure and a new $135 billion stake in OpenAI.
Business
GM Slashes EV Jobs After Tax Credit Axed
General Motors is laying off 1,750 workers indefinitely as EV demand plummets following the end of the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Business, Health
FDA Fast-Tracks Cheaper Biosimilar Drugs
The FDA has streamlined approval for biosimilars, aiming to cut drug costs—but legal and market hurdles remain.
Business, Economy
Fed Cuts Rates: What It Means for Your Wallet
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut brings modest relief to borrowers—but savers may see lower returns. Here’s what it means for your finances.