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Subtropical Storm Josephine — the 10th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season — was spinning about 195 miles southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is pulling away from the East Coast, but it is still driving coastal flooding, dangerous surf and gusty winds from North Carolina to New England into Friday. Key Facts Location (Thursday morning): about 195 miles southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, moving northeast and accelerating away from the coast Strength: maximum sustained winds of 65 mph; forecasters say Josephine could briefly reach Category 1 hurricane strength late Thursday before turning post-tropical How it formed: an October nor'easter off the East Coast gained tropical characteristics over the Gulf Stream and was named by the National Hurricane Center on Wednesday, October 21 Main US impacts: coastal flooding of up to about 4 feet above...

US stock futures were mixed early Friday, October 23 — Nasdaq-100 futures slightly higher, Dow futures lower — as Wall Street steadied after the Nasdaq Composite's 694-point, 2.6% plunge on Thursday. In after-hours trading, Western Digital and Bloom Energy both fell about 5% despite reporting earnings that beat expectations, a sign of how unforgiving this market has become. Key Facts Friday futures (early): Nasdaq-100 futures up about 0.05–0.18%, S&P 500 futures roughly flat to 0.1% lower, Dow futures down about 0.2–0.4% Thursday's damage: Nasdaq Composite fell 694 points (−2.60%) to 26,008.86, its worst day since June; the S&P 500 lost 1.21% to 7,663.43, its worst since July; the Dow edged up 0.02% to 52,867.98 Western Digital: down about 5% after hours even though adjusted EPS of $4.64 crushed the $4.09 consensus and revenue of $4.38 billion beat the $4.14 billion expected Bloom Energy: down about 5% after hours despite adjusted EPS of 94 cents vs. 68 cents...

The 10-year Treasury yield plunged about 19 basis points on Thursday to roughly 4.95% — its biggest one-day drop since the banking turmoil of early 2023 — as investors fleeing the AI stock selloff piled into government bonds. The 2-year yield fell nearly as much, to 4.64%, and futures markets quietly scrapped bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike. Here is what moved, and what it means for mortgages, savers and retirement accounts. Key Facts 10-year yield: down about 19 basis points to 4.95% on Thursday — the biggest daily fall since early 2023, when Silicon Valley Bank collapsed 2-year yield: down about 19 basis points to 4.64% Bond prices jumped: the US long bond rose about two full points in price, a rare single-day move Fed bets repriced: fed funds futures rallied hard enough to take an entire expected hike off the table for next year; a December hike is no longer fully priced in The trigger: a flight to safety as the Nasdaq fell 2.6% on fears about the scale of AI ...

Here are the Pennsylvania Lottery winning numbers for Thursday, October 22, 2026: Pick 3 Day drew 7-9-9 (Wild Ball 3), Pick 3 Evening drew 1-3-0 (Wild Ball 8), and Cash 5 came up 9-10-14-15-32. The full day and evening results for Pick 2, Pick 4 and Pick 5 are below, along with the latest Match 6 numbers and today's draw times. Key Facts Pick 3 Day (Thu Oct. 22): 7-9-9, Wild Ball 3 — a $1 straight bet pays $500 Pick 3 Evening (Thu Oct. 22): 1-3-0, Wild Ball 8 Pick 4 Day: 5-8-2-7 (Wild Ball 3); Pick 5 Day: 9-2-6-1-4 (Wild Ball 3); Pick 2 Day: 9-8 (Wild Ball 3) Cash 5 (Thu Oct. 22): 9-10-14-15-32 — match all five to win the jackpot (odds 1 in 962,598) Match 6 (Wed Oct. 21): 3-22-29-40-46-49; the jackpot stood at $700,000 ahead of the next draw on Saturday, October 24 Today's draws (Fri Oct. 23): midday Pick games at 1:35 p.m. ET, evening Pick games at 6:59 p.m. ET What were the Pennsylvania Pick 3 numbers on October 22? The midday Pick 3 drawing on Thursday, O...

Medicare open enrollment for 2027 coverage is underway now: it runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any changes you make take effect on January 1, 2027. This year's headline changes are a higher Part D out-of-pocket cap of $2,400, a projected Part B premium of about $209.50 a month, and lower average Medicare Advantage premiums — here is what to check before the deadline. Key Facts Open enrollment window: October 15 – December 7, 2026; changes start January 1, 2027 Part D out-of-pocket cap: rises to $2,400 in 2027, up from $2,100 in 2026 (it was $2,000 in 2025) Part D deductible: the maximum standard deductible rises to $700 Part B premium: projected at $209.50 a month, up $6.60 from $202.90 — the official CMS figure is still to come, expected in late October or November Medicare Advantage: CMS projects the average premium will fall from $14.37 to about $12.00 a month, though many plans are changing benefits and some are ending New for 2027: Medicare-ne...

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks "fall back" one hour to 1 a.m., giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep. It is the earliest date the annual time change can fall, and despite a new push in Congress to end the practice, the November 1 change is still happening this year. Key Facts Date and time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m. local time — clocks turn back to 1 a.m. What changes: you gain one hour; sunsets arrive an hour earlier in the evening, sunrises an hour earlier in the morning How long standard time lasts: until Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks spring forward again Who skips it: Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time and will not change their clocks Permanent DST push: the House passed the Sunshine Protection Act in July, but it remains stalled in the Senate with no vote scheduled This year's start: daylight saving time began on March 8, 2026 Do you gain or lose a...

Your 2027 tax brackets are projected to rise about 3.2%, with the standard deduction climbing to $16,600 for single filers and $33,200 for married couples filing jointly, according to Bloomberg Tax projections. The IRS has not published the official 2027 figures yet — they are expected in late October or early November — but the estimates give workers and retirees a head start on planning. Here is what is projected, what is already official, and how much less you might owe. Key Facts Projected standard deduction 2027: $16,600 single (up from $16,100), $33,200 married filing jointly (up from $32,200), per Bloomberg Tax Projected bracket shift: all seven thresholds rise about 3.2%; the 10% bracket for singles widens to the first $12,800 of taxable income, from $12,400 Example saving: a single filer earning $100,000 would owe about $281 less in 2027 than under the 2026 schedule Official status: the IRS had still not released the 2027 revenue procedure as of October 20 — every b...

The best high-yield savings accounts in America pay up to 5.00% APY today, October 23, 2026 — while the average savings account pays just 0.38%, according to FDIC data. That gap is worth hundreds of dollars a year on the same money, and with the Federal Reserve raising rates again, savers who shop around are the ones cashing in. Key Facts Top rate today: 5.00% APY at Axos Bank — but it requires $1,500 in an Axos checking account plus $1,500 in qualifying monthly direct deposits Best no-fuss rates: Pibank pays 4.40% APY and Elevault 4.34% APY with no minimum deposit or extra requirements Other leaders: GO2bank 4.50% (on balances up to $5,000), St. Mary's Credit Union 4.50% (up to $50,000), Peak Bank 4.27% (up to $500,000), Abound Credit Union 4.25% (up to $25,000) The average account: just 0.38% APY nationally, per the FDIC — the top 1% of accounts average 4.04% Why rates are rising: the Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points in September, its first hike since...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.32% this week, down from 7.40% — its first weekly decline since late August, according to Freddie Mac's survey released Thursday, October 22. The 15-year fixed rate eased to 6.68% from 6.71%. It is a small break for buyers, but borrowing still costs far more than it did a year ago. Key Facts 30-year fixed: 7.32%, down 8 basis points from 7.40% last week (Freddie Mac, week ending Oct. 22, 2026) 15-year fixed: 6.68%, down from 6.71% First drop since August: the 30-year rate had climbed or held flat every week since August 20; 7.40% was its highest level in a year Year-ago comparison: 6.19% for the 30-year and 5.44% for the 15-year — today's buyers pay over a full point more Real-world impact: on a $400,000 loan, the week's dip trims the monthly payment by roughly $22 Outlook: Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association both expect rates to stay above 7% through most of 2027 Why did mortgage rates finally f...

The 2026 World Series starts tonight — Friday, October 23 — when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 at American Family Field, with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Every game of the best-of-seven series starts at 8 p.m. ET, and one of these two franchises will win the first championship in its history. Key Facts Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (NL) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (AL) — neither team has ever won a World Series Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field, Milwaukee, on FOX Full schedule: Games 1–2 in Milwaukee (Oct. 23–24), Games 3–5 in Tampa Bay (Oct. 26–28), Games 6–7 back in Milwaukee (Oct. 30–31) if needed Records: Brewers finished 103–59 and hold home-field advantage; the Rays finished 98–64 Game 1 starters: Jacob Misiorowski (16–5, 1.80 ERA) for Milwaukee vs. Nick Martinez (15–6, 3.10 ERA) for Tampa Bay TV: FOX for every game; Spanish coverage on FOX Deportes, with Game 1 also on Univision What is the full 2026 World Series sche...

A street installation in Tehran showing a Donald Trump lookalike locked behind bars has gone massively viral — drawing crowds, cameras and furious debate online — as tensions between the US and Iran push oil prices to their highest since May. The mock jail cell, set up at the Iranian capital's busy Tajrish Square, carries a pointed message: "Not seeing this scene is a crime." Key Facts What: a live performer impersonating US President Donald Trump, seated behind bars in a mock installation Where: Tajrish Square, Tehran, Iran The message: a sign on the installation reads "Not seeing this scene is a crime" The reaction: the video has spread rapidly across social platforms worldwide, with Tehran residents stopping to film and pose The backdrop: reports of possible US/Israel strikes on Iran have driven Brent crude to $113+ a barrel Why is this going viral now? Timing. The installation appeared as relations between Washington and Tehran hit a new low:...

Bitcoin has slipped below $82,000, trading around $81,600–$81,900 on Friday — down roughly 3% in 24 hours — as the AI-driven tech selloff on Wall Street spilled into crypto. The total crypto market lost about 3.1% to $2.82 trillion, and the Fear and Greed Index swung from "Greed" (68) to "Neutral" (50) in a single day. Key Facts Bitcoin: around $81,600–$81,900, down roughly 3% on the day; 24-hour range about $80,820–$83,484 Ethereum: around $2,398, down about 2.6–4% Total crypto market cap: $2.82 trillion, down 3.1%; 24-hour volume about $80.5 billion Sentiment: Fear and Greed Index 50 (Neutral), down from 68 (Greed) The cushion: US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $1.07 billion over three straight days, with more than $500 million on Wednesday alone The trigger: Nasdaq's 2.6% plunge Thursday — its worst day since June — on fears the AI spending boom is overheating Why is Bitcoin falling with tech stocks? Bitcoin now trades like a high-beta tech...

Wall Street is trying to steady itself on Friday after the worst tech rout in months — futures were mixed in early trade, with Dow futures slightly lower, S&P 500 futures near flat and Nasdaq futures slightly higher. Thursday's damage is the backdrop: the Nasdaq plunged 2.6% to 26,008.86, the S&P 500 fell 1.2% to 7,664.77 in its worst session since July, while the Dow barely moved, closing at 52,873.60. Key Facts Thursday's close: Nasdaq −2.58% (26,008.86); S&P 500 −1.19% (7,664.77); Dow +0.03% (52,873.60) The epicenter: Philadelphia Semiconductor Index −6.7%; AMD −8.1%, Intel −8.0%, Micron −6.3%, Nvidia −4.4% Asia Friday: Nikkei −0.85%, Shanghai −1.2%, South Korea's KOSPI −2.05%, Hang Seng +0.49% Oil: Brent around $113–114, WTI near $100 — the inflation wildcard behind everything Bonds: 10-year Treasury yield around 4.96%, having fallen hard Thursday in the flight to safety Friday's data: US flash PMIs 9:45 a.m. ET; final Michigan consumer se...

Social Security's 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 3.6% — the raise that lifts the average retired worker's check from about $2,095 to about $2,170 a month starting in January 2027. Around 75 million Americans will see the increase, and SSI recipients will feel it first, in the payment issued on December 31, 2026. Key Facts 2027 COLA: 3.6%, up from 2.8% in 2026 Average retired worker: about $2,095 → about $2,170 a month (+~$75) Couples receiving dual benefits: combined average rises to about $3,355 Average disabled worker: rises to about $1,701 Maximum federal SSI: $1,029 for an individual; $1,544 for an eligible couple When it lands: January 2027 Social Security checks; SSI sees it in the Dec. 31, 2026 payment Your exact figure: personalized COLA notices arrive in my Social Security accounts from late November Why is the 2027 COLA bigger than 2026's? COLA is calculated from the consumer price index for urban wage earners (CPI-W), averaged over J...

LeBron James produced the game of the young NBA season — leading the Philadelphia 76ers back from 29 points down to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114–106 in his home opener — and within hours found himself in a public fight with the President of the United States. President Donald Trump called James "a total disgrace" over a viral national-anthem video and demanded an apology. James, 41, had not publicly responded as the story exploded across social media. Key Facts The comeback: 76ers trailed by 29 in the first half (Cleveland led 69–45 at the break), then outscored the Cavs 69–37 after halftime to win 114–106 The moment: a 15–0 fourth-quarter run sealed the comeback in James's Philadelphia home opener The viral video: footage showed James swinging his arms in warm-up-style motions while standing with teammates during the national anthem Trump's post (Truth Social, Oct. 22): accused James of disrespecting the country, called him "no good, a TOTAL DISGR...

November's Social Security checks go out on four dates — Tuesday Nov. 3, Tuesday Nov. 10, Wednesday Nov. 18 and Wednesday Nov. 25 — and one group gets paid a day early because of Veterans Day. SSI recipients, meanwhile, will see their November money arrive even sooner: on Friday, October 30. Here is exactly who gets paid when. Key Facts Nov. 3: beneficiaries who claimed before May 1997, or who receive both Social Security and SSI Nov. 10: birthdays on the 1st–10th — paid a day early because Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a federal holiday Nov. 18: birthdays on the 11th–20th Nov. 25: birthdays on the 21st–31st SSI twist: November's SSI payment is issued Friday, Oct. 30 (Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday), so no SSI payment lands in November itself Maximum SSI: $994 a month for an individual in 2026; maximum retirement check up to $5,181 for those who claimed at 70 Why is the Nov. 10 payment early? The second-Wednesday group would normally be paid on November 11 — but that is ...

The Federal Reserve announces its next rate decision on Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m. ET — and after September's shock hike, traders give it roughly an 85% chance of holding rates at 3.75%–4.00%. But with inflation at 3.7% and officials openly expecting one more hike this year, the real danger for borrowers is the December meeting. Here is what the decision means for your mortgage, savings and loans. Key Facts Decision: Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. ET; press conference 2:30 p.m. ET (Chair Kevin Warsh) Current rate: 3.75%–4.00%, after September's quarter-point hike — the first increase since 2023, passed 12–0 Market odds (CME FedWatch): roughly 83–87% hold; 13–17% another quarter-point hike; a cut is priced at essentially zero Inflation: 3.7% — the reason the Fed says more tightening is probably coming Next after October: the December 8–9 meeting, with fresh economic projections — where the hike risk now sits Why does this meeting matter if a hold is expe...

The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $433 million for tonight's drawing — Friday, October 23 at 11 p.m. ET — with a cash option of $178.6 million. No ticket matched all six numbers on Tuesday, so the prize rolled up from $413 million. Tuesday's winning numbers were 13, 28, 33, 35 and 48, with the Mega Ball 3. Key Facts Tonight's jackpot: $433 million (annuity), cash option $178.6 million Drawing time: Friday, October 23, 11:00 p.m. ET Tuesday's numbers: 13, 28, 33, 35, 48 — Mega Ball 3 Tuesday's other winners: no Match-5 winners; six tickets matched 4 + Mega Ball for $20,000–$50,000 depending on the built-in multiplier Ticket price: $5 per play, with a multiplier (2x–10x) included on every ticket Odds of the jackpot: 1 in 290.5 million Why is everyone talking about Mega Millions tonight? Two giant jackpots are peaking in the same weekend. While Mega Millions offers $433 million tonight, Powerball's Saturday prize has climbed even higher, t...

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.27–$4.29 — down about 6 cents in a week, but still more than $1.20 higher than a year ago — while diesel is stuck around $6.30 a gallon. October 2026 is on track to be the most expensive October for fuel in US history, and the pain at the pump has become a central fight in the final days before the November 3 midterms. Key Facts Regular gasoline: about $4.27 a gallon (AAA, week of Oct. 22), down ~6¢ in a week, up ~$1.20 year on year Diesel: about $6.30 a gallon — up nearly 75% from a year ago Premium: about $5.18; mid-grade about $4.79; E85 about $3.30 Cheapest states: North Carolina ~$3.55, Georgia ~$3.70, Texas ~$3.76 Most expensive: California ~$6.08, Hawaii ~$5.65, Washington ~$5.34 Crude oil: WTI near $99–100 a barrel; Brent around $112–114 after Middle East attack fears Why are gas prices so high this October? Crude is the story. Oil supplies about 54% of what you pay per gallon, and crude has surged on...

Nobody won Wednesday night's Powerball — so Saturday's jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $674 million, the second-biggest Powerball prize of 2026. The winning numbers for Wednesday, October 21 were 1, 21, 44, 50 and 57, with the Powerball 5 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. The next drawing is Saturday, October 24 at 10:59 p.m. ET, and the cash option is worth $283.9 million before taxes. Key Facts Next jackpot: $674 million (annuity) for Saturday, October 24 Cash option: $283.9 million before taxes Wednesday's winning numbers: 1, 21, 44, 50, 57 — Powerball 5, Power Play 2x Big winners Wednesday: 3 tickets matched all five white balls — Ohio and Pennsylvania tickets won $2 million each with Power Play; a New Jersey ticket won $1 million Rollover streak: 30 straight drawings without a jackpot winner Odds of the jackpot: 1 in 292.2 million; a ticket costs $2 How big is a $674 million Powerball jackpot? It is the second-largest Powerball jackpot of 2026....

Tesla beat earnings expectations for the third quarter — and its stock still fell more than 3% on Thursday, sliding about 5% in premarket trading at one point. Investors ignored the beat and focused on two warnings hidden inside the report: profit fell 44% from a year earlier, and Tesla slashed its 2026 capital-spending plan from over $25 billion to about $20 billion. Key Facts Adjusted EPS: 48 cents — ahead of expectations Revenue: about $28 billion — roughly flat vs a year ago, slightly below targets Net income: down 44% year over year Operating income: $718 million vs $1.47 billion expected — about half of forecasts Deliveries: 486,532 vehicles in the quarter Free cash flow: $1.53 billion generated, vs expectations of heavy cash burn 2026 capex plan cut: $25 billion → about $20 billion Why did Tesla stock fall on an earnings beat? Because the growth story stumbled. Operating income came in at barely half of what analysts expected, squeezed by higher AI and R&D spend...