El Niño-induced flooding hits Newport Beach. “Nature collects taxes” Newport Beach resident Bill Sharp has lived on the Balboa Peninsula for 60 years and has seen flooding firsthand. In past El Niño seasons, residents would swap their cars for canoes and paddleboards to navigate the peninsula…
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Blood Cancer Nonprofit DKMS Takes 15K SF at 115 Broadway – Commercial Observer DKMSan international nonprofit organization fighting blood cancer and blood disorders, has signed a new office lease in Manhattan's Financial District. The organization takes 15,000 square meters on the 14th floor of…
The U.S. military said a suspected drug trafficking ship in the Eastern Pacific was attacked, killing five people WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it attacked a ship accused of drug smuggling in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing five people, as the Trump administration continued its…
These are the jobs with the biggest salary increases in recent years Private-sector workers in the U.S. information industry, which includes jobs in broadcasting, online search and publishing, will see the largest average salary increases in 2024 and 2025, according to a new analysis from…
California bill targets negligent pet boarding facilities after dog virus death After the death of an influential couple's dog at a boarding facility in August went viral, a California congressman introduced a bill to hold boarding facilities more accountable when pets are harmed or killed.…
Taylor Swift’s exes buried at Sleepy Hollow Halloween show – NBC New York In the legendary Halloween capital of New York, a Taylor Swift-inspired Halloween performance once again attracted attention. A home in New York's Sleepy Hollow transformed its front yard into a cheeky tribute to the pop…
‘Queen of the Sea’ faces old age with painful compassion Writer-director Lance Hammer's new film "The Sea Queen" is an experience worth living in its own right, as well as a piece of scathing, unintentional criticism: This is the kind of movie "The Fjords" could and should have been. The latter…
70-year-old roast beef chain closes due to rising prices Finding a restaurant that serves an affordable roast beef dinner is difficult these days, since the price of roast beef has soared about 56 percent in the past six years. It's difficult for me to find a restaurant in my area that serves…
Confidence Up, Sentiment (Final) Flat Headlines (Bloomberg) notes a rise in the Conference Board Confidence Index, for the first time in four months. However, the index remained low, as did Michigan's final reading on Sentiment. Figure 1: U.Michigan Economic Sentiment, using Cummings Tedeschi…
Biden-era Haitian immigrant accused of deadly revenge after green card marriage collapses A Haitian illegal immigrant who was allowed to enter the United States through the Biden administration's parole program has been accused of fatally shooting an American woman who investigators say married…
Trump is right: Study finds paper straws are more harmful to the environment than plastic straws and contain carcinogens A South Korean study found that paper straws may actually be more harmful to the environment than plastic straws, considering their entire life cycle from manufacturing to…
Auction News: Sotheby’s sells Nanotyrannus Jodi for $47.3 million in New York A rare dwarf Tyrannosaurus specimen "Jodi" was sold at Sotheby's on October 27 for $47.3 million. © Matthew Sherman 2026 Today (October 27), another dinosaur is exclusively auctioned at Sotheby's. "Jody", an extremely…
Anthropic IPO filings reveal imminent threat to Nvidia’s pricing power Anthropic is hedging its bets by using multiple chips to handle its artificial intelligence work, a strategy that could ultimately undermine Nvidia's dominance. In an S-1 filing posted by Anthropic on Monday, the artificial…
Europe’s Make-or-Break Moment Has Arrived by Joschka Fischer politics 27 Oct 2026 Joschka Fischer US President Donald Trump has not only abandoned Ukraine and America's European allies, but has increasingly sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin. To maintain sovereignty, Europeans must…
Reports say scammers have stolen $100 million in artificial intelligence data center equipment since June Thieves are robbing expensive artificial intelligence equipment on a massive scale - using sophisticated digital tactics and film exploits to smuggle millions of dollars' worth of goods to…
California Proposition 3: Why teachers unions call it a school funding tax The fully funded Proposition 3 campaign describes it as a much-needed tool to fund public schools. “Proposition 3 preserves critical funding for local schools, preventing class size increases and teacher layoffs,” an ad for…
SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano said the fraud fix protects Social Security Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano discussed the history cleanup of nearly 50 million files, warnings about the program's solvency and the new Trump Account notices sent to eligible families.…
WATCH: Trump says Venezuela sent him 1 million barrels of oil as a ‘gift’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday plan to showcase a newly arrived oil tanker loaded with Venezuelan crude that will be processed at a Texas refinery, according to a…
Here’s 7% Picked From ECF Lagging The Rally In Treasuries (NYSE:ECF) This article was written by Do it Arbitrage Trader, aka Denislav Iliev has been day trading for 15+ years and leads a team of 40 analysts. They identify the wrong investments in fixed income funds and closed-end funds based on…
FTC and 20 states accuse Dollar General of overcharging millions at checkouts over years The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General on Monday, accusing the off-price retailer of charging customers more for its products than it advertises. The FTC said the chain, which operates…
White House tempers tough rhetoric on Canadian trade ahead of midterm elections Just days before the U.S. midterm elections, the Trump administration appears to have softened slightly in its combative stance toward Canada, with tariff-induced inflation a top concern among voters. Canadian Prime…
Texas Democrats march into “no man’s land” Scudder's strategy was to cede less territory. "They should have done this ten years ago," he said. In addition to recruiting new candidates, he has opened a regional office in Amarillo, which he said Democrats view as a "no man's land" even though the…
32-Year-Old Woman With Bowel Cancer Says She’s ‘Too Young’ No matter how healthy she tried to eat or how often she ran 4 miles at her community college, Azucena "Suzy" Reyes felt bloated in her stomach. "I look like I'm pregnant," Reyes, who is 43 and based in Alvin, Texas, told Business Insider.…
“Stocks are undervalued”: 5 stocks to own, 5 to avoid Transcript Caroline Woods: Joining me to kick off the week is Julian Koski chief investment officer at New Age Alpha. Julian, welcome to the desk. Happy Monday. Julian Koski: Thanks for having me. Caroline Woods: Great to have you. All right.…
Where in the world is Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro? No one says they know where Flavio Bolsonaro is. Not the police, not the courts, not even his own allies. The son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disappeared from the map two days after losing Sunday's presidential runoff to leftist…
Honda warns 50% Canadian car tariffs would be catastrophic DETROIT - The auto industry faces a "catastrophic" scenario if the U.S. and Canada fail to reach a new trade deal by the end of this year, executives with Honda Motors District warned Tuesday. President Donald Trump has threatened to…
Report – Midterm elections: Democrats divided between focusing on transgender agenda or ‘affordability’ News of a growing rift between Democrats who want to push a transgender agenda and those who want to focus on the economy hoping to win a majority in the House or Senate in 2027 comes as…
Nicki Minaj’s MAGA transformation has more to do with Cardi B than Trump Not all hip-hop feuds are alike. If you are a lifelong subscriber to this culture, no explanation is needed. If you can't tell the difference between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B — and I've met enough of you to know that that's a…
Coca-Cola (KO) Q3 2026 earnings Coca-cola on Tuesday raised its full-year outlook for the third quarter, despite weak demand in its home markets. For the full year, Coke now expects comparable earnings per share to grow at least 11%, up from its previous forecast of a rise in the 9% to 10% range.…
Pentagon Fears Drone Attacks on U.S. and Foreign Bases Top defense officials are expressing increasing worry about the vulnerability of U.S. bases around the world and even within the United States as cheap drone technology upends long-standing defense strategies. The fear is mounting after a…
Apinan Poshyananda On the Bangkok Biennale’s Staying Power Jitsing Somboon’s Faith Way at the Bangkok Art Biennale in 2018. Courtesy the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation Bangkok is arguably one of the most exciting emerging art hubs, with the launch of Bangkok Kunsthalle in 2024 and, last December,…
The frozen housing market is sending mixed messages to remodelers A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and emerging opportunities for real estate investors, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity…
The Coolest, Most Unique Building in Every US State Throughout its 250-year history, the US has produced some striking and unique architecture that you can't find anywhere else — and lots of it can look wildly different across state lines. Defining what we consider "coolest" is hard. We evaluated…
When will the next season of From premiere on Netflix and MGM+? From Season 4 and 5 Release Date Information Netflix's top 10 TV shows are currently filled with a lot of familiar titles. Monday night birthday takes the top spot, followed by the new season of the streamer's charming rom-com no one…
FBI raids billionaire’s Beverly Hills mansion tied to Eric Swalwell investigation, sources say The FBI raided a Beverly Hills mansion Tuesday morning to investigate former congressman Eric Swalwell, sources told The Times. Swalwell, a Democrat from Dublin, dropped out of the California…
Interview of World Bank President Ajay Banga CNBC on October 27, 2026 World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that capital remains available despite concerns about artificial intelligence sending interest rates higher. "It's not a problem," Banga said in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk…
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Day Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Day press statement October 27, 2026 On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on their celebration of…
Maruti Q2 profit declined 26% YoY, affected by global tensions, adverse forex movements New Delhi: Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, RC Bhargava addresses a press conference announcing minority shareholders' approval for the company's Gujarat project in New Delhi on Thursday. PTI Photo by Vijay…
Why it may take weeks or months to know the Israeli election winner Polling stations in Israel will close on Tuesday night, but it could be weeks before Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his opponents is declared the next prime minister. Another election may even be needed. Read more: Israelis are…
Airfares soar on Thanksgiving, leading to drop in holiday flight bookings Because of high airfares, some Americans are choosing to stay put rather than travel on Thanksgiving, typically the busiest time of year for airlines. Average ticket prices for the Thanksgiving holiday in August were up 31%…
Suffolk DA: Tax preparer who spent $260K on bills, travel and OnlyFans pleads guilty A Bellport-based tax preparer pleaded guilty Monday in state Supreme Court in Suffolk County to third-degree grand larceny and other charges for falsifying tax returns and stealing more than $260,000 from a…
Neil Young files second lawsuit over Trump’s use of ‘Rockin’ in the free world’ Rock star Neil Young filed a $10 million lawsuit on Monday over President Donald Trump's use of his song "Rockin' in the Free World" in his campaign, marking the artist's second lawsuit over Trump's use of his music.…
Brooklyn fertility doctor accused of sexually abusing patient – NBC New York Three former patients are suing a vaunted Brooklyn fertility doctor, claiming he "examined" their breasts and genitals without gloves and "without any legitimate medical purpose." In a lawsuit filed earlier this month,…
The North East’s 50 fastest growing businesses set devolution priorities Fast-growing companies in the region say more devolution will help their companies Premier Traffic Management Team in the Fastest 50 awards(Image: Ward Hadaway) With tomorrow's Budget expected to bring more detail on fiscal…
Popular water theme park permanently closing after 12 years The first modern water parks, or amusement parks, in which rides were replaced by slides, pools, paddling pools and other water activities, date back to 1977, when SeaWorld founder George Millay opened the first Wet 'n Wild theme park.…
Days before midterm elections, Democrats score major victory in crucial Senate state A transgender clinic in Texas that has previously performed gender surgeries on minors has officially opened. Texas Children's Hospital opened the nation's first transgender clinic on Monday, offering free medical…
Microsoft is offering voluntary redundancy for 60,000 staff Microsoft is offering voluntary redundancies for up to 60,000 employees, including staff in the UK, as the technology group seeks to cut costs. The purchase, which Microsoft is calling a Voluntary Exit Offer, was announced to staff…
Matador dies after being thrown, trampled on at rodeo An Ohio bull rider died after being bitten by a bull at a rodeo in Warren County Saturday night, police said. Clear Creek Township police said 35-year-old Jason Blake Saylor suffered serious chest injuries when he was kicked or stepped on by an…
Trump’s war with Iran could escalate. Is anyone paying attention? Amid all the rhetoric on the campaign trail about big-ass, shit-states and communist jihadists running for the Senate, almost no one noticed a report in the New York Times warning of "increased tensions and risks" in Israel's…
REITs’ Share of Senior Housing Deals Has Doubled. Will Development Follow? Public REITs have more than doubled their share of senior housing deals in the last three years, and they are winning in speed as much as price. REITs account for 36% of senior housing transaction volume, up from 15% in…