Pain at the Pump: US Gas Prices Tie the Record for Most Days Above $4
The US average gas price has topped $4 for 157 days this year, tying 2022’s record. What drivers are paying and practical ways to cut fuel costs.
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Amos Kipruto and Hawi Feysa Win the Chicago Marathon as Debrunner Sets a World Record
Amos Kipruto won the 2026 Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09, Hawi Feysa took the women’s race and Catherine Debrunner set a world record.
US Measles Cases Pass 4,000, the Worst Year Since the Disease Was Eliminated
The CDC has confirmed 4,080 US measles cases in 2026, 78% more than all of 2025. Where it is spreading and how to protect your family.
Flu Season 2026–27: New Vaccines, Subclade K and an Early Start in Japan
This year’s flu shots target the H3N2 subclade K strain, and the first mRNA flu vaccine is approved for over-50s. What changed and when to get vaccinated.
Americans to Spend $13.5 Billion on Halloween as Costumes Lead the Way
The NRF expects Halloween spending of $13.5 billion in 2026, or $115.14 per person. Where the money goes, top costumes and how people save.
US Storms Back on Sunday to Win the Presidents Cup for an 11th Straight Time
Trailing 10½–7½, the US won the singles 9½–2½ at Medinah to beat the Internationals 17–13 for an 11th straight Presidents Cup.
Shutdown Averted: Trump Signs Stopgap Funding the Government Until December 11
Trump signed a stopgap bill funding the US government until December 11, pushing the next shutdown deadline past the midterms. What’s in it.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty of Murder in Tupac Shakur Killing
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis of murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur after less than three hours of deliberation.
US–Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Effect
Trump’s 50% tariffs on dozens of Canadian goods took effect after talks collapsed. Carney says Canada will retaliate dollar for dollar from September 8.
US National Debt Passes $40 Trillion for the First Time
US federal debt topped $40 trillion for the first time, reaching $40.047 trillion — earlier than the CBO expected. What drove it and what comes next.