Author: Isabella Sorvani

Rising Costs and Weak Job Growth Undermine Confidence A new Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reveals that Americans are growing increasingly anxious about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump. Nearly half of U.S. adults — 47% — say they are “not very” or “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to, up from 37% a year ago. The findings come amid persistent inflation, hiring freezes, and a federal shutdown that have stalled hopes of an economic rebound. High prices for groceries, housing, and health care remain key…

Prosecutors Raise Concerns About Patrick Fitzgerald’s Role Justice Department prosecutors are challenging whether former FBI Director James Comey’s lead defense attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, can represent him fairly in an ongoing legal dispute, citing what they call a “potential conflict and disqualification issue.” The concern centers on allegations that Fitzgerald may have been involved in the dissemination of classified material in 2017 — claims that Comey’s legal team has labeled “provably false.” In a filing late Sunday, prosecutors said “quarantined evidence” in the case includes communications between Comey and Fitzgerald. They argued that “based on publicly disclosed information, the defendant used…

Employees and Shoppers Notice Shrinking Xbox Sections Several Target and Walmart shoppers have reported that Xbox games and consoles are quietly disappearing from store shelves. Over the past week, multiple Reddit posts—some allegedly from store employees—claimed that both retailers are discontinuing physical Xbox games and, in some cases, removing Xbox sections entirely. The claims sparked widespread speculation among players and retail watchers alike. One Reddit user identifying as a Target employee wrote: “The Target I work for is no longer selling Xbox games. All the games have been discontinued and will most likely go on clearance. After all these years…

Pittsburgh Eyes Control of AFC North, but Keeps Focus Short-Term Aaron Rodgers has played in plenty of rivalries over his 21-year career, from epic Packers-Bears battles in the NFC North to this latest chapter in Pittsburgh. Now, leading the first-place Steelers (3-1), the four-time MVP prepares to host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) on Sunday, fully aware that “the hatred goes both ways.” The Steelers’ dominance at home against Cleveland stretches back two decades. Since 2004, Pittsburgh has won every regular-season meeting with the Browns at Acrisure Stadium, except for Cleveland’s playoff shocker in 2020. Still, head coach Mike Tomlin insists…

CNN is taking another bold step into the streaming market with the announcement of its new subscription service, CNN All Access. The platform will debut in the United States on October 28 with pricing set at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The move marks CNN’s most ambitious attempt yet to merge its global journalism with a modern, digital-first experience designed for audiences who consume news across multiple formats and devices. The new service will function as a centralized digital hub, offering subscribers access to live and on-demand video programming, CNN.com’s full catalog of articles, and exclusive, premium content…

Introduction France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in parliament, giving his five-day-old government a temporary reprieve amid growing political turmoil. The closest of the two votes fell just 18 ballots short of the 289 required to topple the government, allowing Lecornu to continue leading while he attempts to pass the contentious 2026 national budget. The relief, however, is expected to be short-lived. Both the far left and far right have vowed to continue pushing for his resignation, while the Socialist Party—whose support was instrumental in avoiding collapse—warned that their backing will not be guaranteed…

Two remote Alaskan villages — Kipnuk and Kwigillingok — have been devastated by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, which tore through western Alaska over the weekend. The storm brought powerful winds, flooding, and storm surges that swept homes off their foundations, leaving catastrophic damage across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. At least one person has been confirmed dead, two remain missing, and more than 1,400 people have been displaced. Communities Ravaged by Flooding The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management reported widespread destruction across several coastal communities. In Kipnuk, resident Brea Paul described a harrowing scene as roughly 20 homes…

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, released on Wednesday, does not mention President Donald Trump by name in its 166 pages. Yet, his influence looms large throughout the report. The IMF describes a global economy “in flux,” noting that U.S. policy shifts under Trump have created widespread instability. While the full economic impact of his decisions remains to be seen, early indicators — including a sharp decline in Australian travel to the United States — suggest that public sentiment has already shifted against the world’s largest economy. Economic Volatility Amid Tariffs and Policy Shifts The IMF’s October…

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor has announced it is developing a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a camera that folds out using a robotic arm. The company revealed its plans on Wednesday, describing the upcoming device as a “robot phone” that will integrate artificial intelligence in both hardware and software. More details are expected to be released at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona early next year. A New Concept in Smartphone Design Honor’s upcoming “robot phone” marks one of the most radical shifts in smartphone design since the advent of foldable screens. The company says the device will feature a robotic…

President Donald Trump has threatened to relocate next year’s World Cup matches from the Boston area, claiming that parts of the city have been “taken over” by unrest. The comments, made Tuesday during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, have drawn criticism and confusion, as Foxborough, Massachusetts—home to Gillette Stadium and the New England Patriots—is scheduled to host several matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump’s Remarks and Context Asked about Boston’s mayor, Michelle Wu, a Democrat, Trump described her as “intelligent” but “radical left” and suggested that she was not managing the city effectively. “We could take…