Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

By: Aruni Soni

14 October 2026 at 20:06

President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

5 Costs Americans Are Paying More for as Inflation Rises

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By: Aruni Soni

14 October 2026 at 14:52

Consumers are paying more for everyday goods and services, like food, computers and streaming.

Airfares are climbing because of the increasing price of jet fuel, which has risen because of the war with Iran.

Rising Costs Push Necessities Out of Reach for Nearly Half of Americans

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By: Sydney Ember

14 October 2026 at 14:00

Inflation has made basic goods hard to afford and attitudes toward inequality have changed, studies from the Pew Research Center showed.

Many Americans are intensely anxious about their ability to afford daily life.

Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

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By: Mark Miller

14 October 2026 at 14:31

The cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be the largest since 2023. Retirees will see the extra money in their benefit checks starting in January.

A Social Security Administration office in Jamaica, Queens.

The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn

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By: Joe Rennison

13 October 2026 at 18:56

Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.

Police Identify 42-Year Old Man Killed at Six Flags Over Georgia

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By: Mark Walker， Laura Chung， Christine Hauser and Rick Rojas

13 October 2026 at 22:47

The police identified the 42-year-old man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The company said it was temporarily closing multiple rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.

How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security

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By: Tara Siegel Bernard

12 October 2026 at 14:55

Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.

Private Medicare Plans Are Raising Costs And Forcing Millions To Find New Insurance

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By: Christopher Rowland and Reed Abelson

9 October 2026 at 22:04

As enrollment for Medicare Advantage begins this month, older Americans are confronting fewer options because insurers are discontinuing coverage in many areas.

Mick and Ann Kalber, who live in Pahoa, Hawaii, are bracing to pay hundreds more in health insurance premiums after receiving a letter last week advising them that their plan is being discontinued.

How Correspondent Banking Can Enable Sanctions Evasion

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By: Aaron Krolik

9 October 2026 at 16:25

The correspondent system for banking has enabled globalism — and has been exploited by companies trying to skirt U.S. sanctions.

Zhejiang Chouzhou Commercial Bank, a regional lender in China, has large presences in Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan — countries with close economic ties to Russia.

Elon Musk, Delta Airlines and a Feud Over In-Flight Wi-Fi

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By: Niraj Chokshi

12 October 2026 at 12:58

Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.

Elon Musk’s satellite service has been the provider of choice for many major airlines looking to upgrade to faster internet.

Shifting Eating Habits Have PepsiCo Investors Seeking Operational Changes

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By: Julie Creswell

8 October 2026 at 18:32

Even though sales rose in the most recent quarter, the beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to expand its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.

Some PepsiCo investors want a bigger change in the company’s structure.

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chills the Housing Market

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By: Gregory Schmidt

9 October 2026 at 14:08

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

At Nearly $300,000, Some Recent Duke Graduates Out-Earned All Their Peers

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By: Ron Lieber

8 October 2026 at 11:06

Federal data show Duke math majors earning a bigger median income four years after graduation than any other majors from any school. It’s a small cohort.

Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

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By: Rob Copeland

7 October 2026 at 22:10

The federal housing agency says the bank’s efforts to encourage Black homeownership amount to discrimination.

Wells Fargo, a major mortgage lender, has in the past publicly promoted its minority-focused program in news releases and on its website.

Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

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By: Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller

7 October 2026 at 16:33

The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.

Drawing blood at an H.I.V. clinic in South Africa last year. The research networks’ large footprint has enabled them to develop tools to prevent and treat H.I.V., including in marginalized or rare populations.

Inheritances Can Shatter Families. Could a Therapist Help?

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By: Susan Shain

7 October 2026 at 13:18

As the United States faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.