Celebrity deaths in 2026: Remembering the famous people we lost this year
Here are the stars we lost this year, including James Van Der Beek, Catherine O'Hara, Ted Turner, Glen Hansard, and Jesse Jackson.
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‘A fantastic amount of money to have borrowed’: a top Wall Street wealth advisor is stunned by the national debt
"I'm most focused on the fiscal situation in this country," Rockefeller Capital Management's Greg Fleming told David Rubenstein.
JPMorgan Chase to invest $750 billion in boosting housing and homebuying
JPMorgan Chase said the investment will include financing for 1 million affordable housing units and assistance to 500,000 people in buying homes.
Michigan Reports 2 Deaths In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Michigan health officials reported two cyclosporiasis-linked deaths Monday, as total cases in the state surpass 11,000.
Cubans struggle to bounce back after 6th nationwide blackout this year
HAVANA (AP) — Cubans on Monday were recovering from the sixth islandwide blackout this year, as the nation remains in free-fall after the Trump administration effectively cut it off from oil in January. The energy grid collapses leave people with fewer options to get by as…
The message beneath the yen intervention
The U.S. and Japanese governments have acted together to try to prop up the value of the yen on global currency markets. The way they did it contains a clue about U.S.
2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet
At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less. But you get what you pay for.
I put myself through college reselling used clothes. I've made nearly $50,000 so far this year.
Hannah Valentine, 25, sources most of her vintage inventory from Goodwill outlet bins. Some of the things she's found in the bins shouldn't be there.
Wall Street’s bulls are starting to admit the earnings bubble is real — and the 60/40 portfolio may be the first casualty
Goldman's chief global equity strategist Peter Oppenheimer said "there does not appear to be a valuation bubble, but there may be an earnings bubble."
PwC U.S. CEO advises young workers to say yes a lot, even if it means working on the weekends—‘That person climbs into the next role’
PwC U.S. CEO Paul Griggs advises that “putting in time when people are not looking” is one of the best ways to climb the corporate totem pole.
What happens if the Fed holds fewer policy meetings
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh is reportedly weighing whether the central bank should hold fewer policy meetings each year.
This clever road sign in Austin will compliment you only if you’re a good driver
Research has found that at least one kind of negative messaging on roadway signage can actually increase crashes . One insurance company is taking the opposite approach with a new activation.
STAT+: Medicare eliminates key pathways used by ‘breakthrough’ devices for extra payments
Medicare is removing flexibilities that have allowed "breakthrough" medical devices to leapfrog qualifications for extra payments.
The AI boom has college majors of all types dabbling in computer science
With no background in coding , Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence .
MLB trade deadline: Phillies add Luis Arraez as table-setter for Harper and Schwarber
The Philadelphia Phillies took a big swing early Monday, acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco…
A federal judge lets DHS proceed with a border wall through a small Texas town’s levee system
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is allowing the Department of Homeland Security to go ahead for now with plans to build a border wall through a levee system protecting a small Texas town on the…
Bluesky’s new CEO wants a big tent, not a bubble
Today, I’m talking with Toni Schneider, who is the brand new CEO of the social platform Bluesky — he formally took over after a short stint as interim CEO.
Palworld’s expanding to mobile with a new MMORPG
After its 1.0 launch last month, Palworld is coming to iOS and Android with a new open-world MMORPG launching later this year, Polygon reports.
SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana
A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.
Finding Purpose, Resilience, and Hope in Dementia Care
(MedPage Today) -- In "Beyond Diagnosis: Alzheimer's Disease," Cleveland Clinic behavioral neurologist Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, and host Glenn Campbell conclude their discussions on communicating…
Human remains exhumed at WWII massacre site in Ukraine
It is believed that 30 to 40% of the 50 remains so far discovered at the site were children.
How Trump’s cuts to Head Start could leave the signature early education program in tatters
President Donald Trump’s administration is planning a dramatic overhaul of Head Start that would gut its quality standards, upending the hallmarks of the early education program for impoverished children, two people familiar with the deliberations said.
How to stop your phone from overheating in the car
There are several steps you can take to prevent your phone from getting dangerously hot.
My husband and I want our kids to learn from our financial mistakes, not repeat them
Our financial missteps impact the way we talk to our kids about money. For us, no topic is off-limits.
Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is joining The Odyssey in IMAX theaters after both movies led the biggest weekend in box office history.
NYPD Used High-Tech Surveillance to Find Gaza Paint Splatter Protester, Docs Show
Throwing paint on a statue at Columbia seems like a minor crime, but cops use tremendous resources when pro-Palestine protesters are in the crosshairs.
Trump wants the power to stop the public from suing polluters
Trump's DOJ says citizens should no longer be able to enforce environmental laws.
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STAT+: Is there a pharma mega-merger in the making?
Moderna's imminent FDA vaccine decision, TCGX launches $400M Asia biotech fund, and more biotech news
Welcome to the August issue of The Highlight
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have been wildly successful. But as popular as they are, Americans still have very negative feelings about the people using them.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about AstraZeneca-Bristol merger talks, a revised 340B plan, and more
AstraZeneca stock fell as investors balked at reports of merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb about forming one of the world's biggest drugmakers
Blanche kills Trump fund but leaves legal loose ends
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the order setting up President Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund Sunday, a move aimed at ending a Republican blockade of his confirmation that leaves the underlying settlement unresolved.
Iran denies Trump claim that U.S-Iran negotiations begin today
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
WestJet flight attendants to end strike after reaching tentative wage deal
The union representing flight attendants at Canada's WestJet reached a tentative deal with the carrier Monday, ending a strike that led to cancellations.
Greece wildfire in pictures: Firefighters battle blaze worsened by 100km per hour winds
Greece is entering its second week of wildfires spread by extreme winds as more countries in Southern Europe battle with intensifying climate change.
The hidden cost of Mamdani’s plan for cheap groceries
New Yorkers will soon enjoy a 30 percent discount on their meat, seafood, milk, and bread — so long as they shop at a city-owned store.
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
The US might lose the AI race to China. Should Americans care?
Both Washington and Silicon Valley are in the midst of a collective freak-out over China’s recent advancements in artificial intelligence.
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
The Best Parenting Hack Is Being Rich
Young kids shouldn’t have screen time, a new report warns. But who can afford to follow that advice?
Why Is the U.S. Running So Low on Weapons?
Allies that depend on U.S. military equipment need a Plan B.
FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount
The post FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount appeared first on ProPublica .
Anthony Davis's Extension Talks With Wizards Are NBA's Next Offseason Domino
If the Wizards aren't willing to give Anthony Davis a full four-year, $270-plus million max extension this summer, the ramifications could be felt across the NBA.
Former Yankees Phenom, ‘Purest What If Story,’ Dies After Very Brief Career
The New York Yankees received news that a once-dominant prospect teenager for their system has died.