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Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate lawsuits against oil, gas firms

Key justices appeared wary about the potential sweep of litigation, but torn over the complex legal interplay of federal and state laws raised by the case

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Oct 5 • 2:42 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate lawsuits against oil, gas firms

Key justices appeared wary about the potential sweep of litigation, but torn over the complex legal interplay of federal and state laws raised by the case

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Oct 5 • 2:42 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Blue Turf Thinkers: Biomedical Research Institute investigates harmful diseases

At each Boise State home football game, the “Blue Turf Thinkers” series honors outstanding groups...

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Oct 5 • 2:31 PM EDT • Science • boisestate.edu
HGTV’s Eilyn Jimenez Shares Health Update After Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

Find out how the 'Divided by Design' host is doing now.

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Oct 5 • 2:13 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
After redistricting, a Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. Residents fear losing a representative who understands their struggles.

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Oct 5 • 2:06 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Bones About Town takes over Main Street

Spooky season has made its way to Main Street — along with some new residents. Skeletons have taken over lampposts along the street, where they’ll live for all of October.

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Oct 5 • 1:47 PM EDT • Entertainment • littletonindependent.net
Planet Fitness acquires Bakersfield’s Body Xchange Health Club locations

Body Xchange Health Clubs announced that they have been acquired by Planet Fitness.The announcement was posted on their social media pages.The company said that

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Oct 5 • 1:40 PM EDT • Health • bakersfieldnow.com
The business of women's sports is booming—a viral bar that brings in $1M a year wants to take advantage

As women's sports enjoy record viewership, The Sports Bra — a Portland, Oregon, bar that only plays women's sports on TV — is rolling out national franchise plans.

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Oct 5 • 1:24 PM EDT • Sports • cnbc.com
God Packs are Officially Coming to Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering booster packs have gone through a lot of changes in the last decade, some of which have been awful. But Wizards of the Coast are introducing 'God Packs' to MTG, which could feel like winning the lottery.

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Oct 5 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Some Democrats don’t expect to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under Trump

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to capture the Senate. If so, they’d control what happens in a vacancy, as Justice Samuel Alito admits he’s thought about retirement.

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Oct 5 • 12:21 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Jamie Foxx opens up 3 years after health scare, talks new standup special

Actor, comedian and singer Jamie Foxx opens up to ABC News three years after a health scare nearly ended his life.

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Oct 5 • 11:26 AM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
'Here & Now' Highlights: Charles Franklin, Jason Stein

A month before the 2026 election, the Marquette Law School Poll shows candidates for governor neck-and-neck — poll director Charles Franklin explained where voters stand and why. Enrollment caps for ...

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Oct 5 • 10:27 AM EDT • Politics • pbswisconsin.org
Science Corp. Announces Long-Term (36 Months) Results of PRIMA BCI Clinical Trial Showing Durable Vision Restoration in Blind Patients Suffering from Geographic Atrophy

Science Corporation, the neural engineering and brain-computer interface (BCI) company, today announced long-term (36 months) followup data from its pivotal ...

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Oct 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • businesswire.com
Comcast Business 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report: 79.3 Billion Events Show AI Pressurizing the Threat Landscape

Comcast Business has released its 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report, an analysis of 79.3 billion cybersecurity events detected across its cybersecurity custom...

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Oct 5 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • businesswire.com
Eyes on Growth: TD Survey Finds Small Businesses Confident About Growth Despite Economic Headwinds and Delayed Investments

TD Bank U.S. survey finds 85% of small business owners expect stronger revenue through year-end, despite economic uncertainty and preparedness gaps.

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Oct 5 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • businesswire.com
See photos from the final day of Aftershock 2026

See photos from performances by Oleander, Dance Gavin Dance and others during the final day of Aftershock.

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Oct 5 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • sacbee.com
College Football biggest risers & fallers after Week 5

Who are the biggest risers and fallers this week in college football?

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Oct 5 • 8:45 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
German and US scientists win Nobel medicine prize for work on light and brain

They will share a prize sum of 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million).

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Oct 5 • 8:10 AM EDT • Science • detroitnews.com
Building something with your hands — and a career

MakerSpace NYC is one of at least 2,000 community workshops across the country.

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Oct 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • marketplace.org
Millions return to The Witcher 3 as the Remastered game records another Steam personal best and sales skyrocket

CD Projekt Red's overhaul of The Witcher 3 is pulling players back in their millions, while also attracting plenty of new ones.

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Oct 5 • 7:17 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Physician Assistant Brandon Guth Earns Reid Health’s Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award

Brandon Guth, PA-C, a physician assistant with Reid Medical Associates, is the second recipient of Reid Health’s Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year Award for his commitment to clinical …

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Oct 5 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • buildingindiana.com
'Basher attack': Rovelyn Baterbonia finally meets Angelica Yulo

Rovelyn Baterbonia and Angelica Yulo finally met in person, sharing a meal and photos of their unexpected meeting.

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Oct 5 • 6:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • abs-cbn.com
King Drive Business Improvement District budget expands for 2027

The Historic King Drive Business Improvement District's 2027 operating plan, which includes a budget increase, will head to the common council for approval.

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Oct 5 • 6:23 AM EDT • Business • jsonline.com
Northwest Arkansas growing pains, national concerns top issues at Springdale political gathering

Rain and overcast skies didn’t dampen the mood at the annual Chickin, Peelin’ & Politickin’ event Thursday at Springdale’s Shiloh Square as residents, business owners and elected officials networked over plates of fried chicken and shrimp.

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Oct 5 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • arkansasadvocate.com
An El Niño–fueled ocean wave could raise California flood risks as Florida’s vaccine debate sparks outbreak concerns

An El Niño–driven ocean surge threatens coastal flooding, researchers warn that a plan to loosen vaccine requirements will increase measles risks in Florida, and experts debunk a viral TikTok cold remedy

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Oct 5 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Anthropic expected to IPO despite market uncertainty, AI slowdown calls

Wall Street is gearing up for Anthropic’s expected mega initial public offering, a major test of investors’ appetite for one of the AI industry’s leading firms. Just weeks ago, its CEO called for an industry-wide slowdown over growing safety concerns.

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Oct 5 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
Southern Taiwan Science Park revenue climbs 36.5% in first eight months of 2026

Companies in the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) posted record revenue of NT$2.495124 trillion (US$78.59 billion) in the first eight months of 2026, up 36.5% from a year earlier, according to the STSP Bureau. The bureau said the growth reflected the global AI boom and the park's expanding role in the high-tech supply chain.

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Oct 5 • 4:29 AM EDT • Science • digitimes.com
Who’s IN, who’s OUT? Showtime hosts, nag-swap!

Fun and entertainment like no other for the Madlang People on It’s Showtime

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Oct 5 • 1:47 AM EDT • Entertainment • abs-cbn.com
Brent Manalo releases ‘Pareho Tayong Nahihiya’ music video

The swoon-worthy "Parehong Tayong Nahihiya" is one of the tracks of Manalo's extended play "Lover Boy," which was released last May.

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Oct 4 • 11:38 PM EDT • Entertainment • abs-cbn.com
Quiet Week 4 for Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce finishes with 15 yards in Week 4

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Oct 4 • 9:59 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Rapper Lucki alleged stabbed in bloody brawl outside ComplexCon

Video appears to show the rapper with a laceration below the jaw. At least four people were hurt in a knife attack, police said.

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Oct 4 • 9:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Zakaria: California’s private sector ‘massively overperforms’ while ‘government underperforms’
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Oct 4 • 7:52 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Jalon Daniels Makes Plays, Mistakes and Loses First NFL Start

The undrafted rookie flashed his ability, but also made some mistakes as Tampa comes up just short in Daniels’ first NFL start.

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Oct 4 • 6:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Oil climbs after Yemeni Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites

Oil prices rose ​on Monday after ‌Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they launched ballistic ​missiles and ​drones at Saudi Aramco ⁠sites in ​Riyadh and the ​Khurais area, raising concerns about production at the ​top exporter ​in the region.

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Oct 4 • 6:17 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Kyle Monangai picks up two rushing TDs in Week 4

Bears RB Kyle Monangai has outstanding performance in win

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Oct 4 • 5:16 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Tom Cruise-led ‘Digger’ tanks at the box office

The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The Warner Bros. film was expected to do poorly after polarizing...

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Oct 4 • 4:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • seattletimes.com
Carnell Tate's Breakout Overshadowed by Offensive Woes in Titans Loss

While Carnell Tate neared a career milestone, Cam Ward’s turnovers and a costly fumble stalled Tennessee’s momentum, gifting Derrick Henry a triumphant revenge game in Baltimore.

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Oct 4 • 4:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Fairfax Behavioral Health opens Lynnwood outpatient clinic

Branches Lynnwood will provide group therapy and medication management with a new focus on neurodivergent teens and adults.

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Oct 4 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • heraldnet.com
Doctors, Insurers Sue Newsom Over Health Insurance Premium Increases

The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans say in a new lawsuit that a healthcare tax violates Proposition 35, passed by voters in 2024.

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Oct 4 • 2:25 PM EDT • Health • kqed.org
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Dark Sheik Walked Out On GCW Over Drake Wuertz - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News

At GCW Homecoming in August, Drake Wuertz made a surprise appearance, helping Joseph Sawyer win the GCW Title.

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Oct 4 • 2:00 PM EDT • Technology • fightful.com
Trump names national intelligence director to lead a new federal AI task force

Trump is calling it the “Super Intelligence Force,” because he has tried to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.”

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Oct 4 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Trump names national intelligence director to lead a new federal AI task force

Trump is calling it the “Super Intelligence Force,” because he has tried to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.”

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Oct 4 • 1:24 PM EDT • Politics • ny1.com
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Trump names national intelligence director to lead a new federal AI task force

Trump is calling it the “Super Intelligence Force,” because he has tried to rebrand AI as “super intelligence.”

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New England Nation: Keys to the Game Patriots at Bills

New England Nation host Sam Knox and analyst Andy Gresh discusses the three keys to the game for the Patriots to get their first road win of the season in Buffalo.

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Oct 4 • 12:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs Details Key Differences in Coaching Staff

Jalen Suggs reveals how a lifelong bond with new head coach Sean Sweeney is fueling a systemic shift in Orlando, prioritizing disciplined efficiency over past habits.

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Oct 4 • 11:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases

The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans say the tax violates Proposition 35, passed by voters in 2024.

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Oct 4 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • stocktonia.org
NAMIWalks Charleston brings community together to fight mental health stigma

People gathered at Palmetto Islands County Park on Saturday for NAMIWalks Charleston, an annual event focused on raising awareness, building community and expan

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Oct 4 • 10:38 AM EDT • Health • abcnews4.com
Sen. John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president

The Louisiana senator said that he has not made a decision yet and noted that right now, he is running for re-election.

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Oct 4 • 10:27 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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President Donald Trump announces creation of 'Super Intelligence Force' AI task force

President Donald Trump announced the formation of what he called a "Super Intelligence Force" to "ensure that America continues to lead the World" in AI.

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Oct 4 • 10:03 AM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Claim that Anaheim mayor called staffer 'dirty Mexican' is old hat in O.C. politics

Your morning catch-up: Orange County’s long anti-Mexican political history, speed cameras coming to L.A. and more big stories

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Oct 4 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Terry McLaurin won't play in Week 4

Terry McLaurin to miss London game with hamstring injury

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Oct 4 • 9:14 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Buccaneers make NFL history in week 3 loss to Vikings

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to make NFL history in their 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Oct 4 • 9:01 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans

Democrats have a significant lead among Latino voters in 2026 amid economic concerns, according to the NBC News/Telemundo poll, though the GOP has made some long-term gains.

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Oct 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy

Hey all, Jason here. Money20/20 is still two weeks away, but I’ve already started packing (not procrastinating for once!). My calendar is already filling up with various sessions I want to catch, meetings, and of course happy hours, dinners, and other side events. If you’ll be in Vegas and want to catch up, let me know by replying to this email, and we can try to find a time amidst the chaos of the Venetian. A big if not totally unexpected piece of news dropped on Friday: the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group that represents smaller U.S. banks, filed a lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould, arguing that the regulator’s move to grant trust bank charters to firms seeking to use them to conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities exceeds the authorities granted to the OCC by Congress. I haven’t had time to fully digest the legal filing or speak to folks in my network about it, but you can expect to see coverage and analysis on it in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading The NerdCon agenda just dropped. It’s stacked. Partner content: Nubank built an AI-first bank. Chime built its own banking core. Figure and Valon are rebuilding the mortgage stack. At NerdCon, you’ll hear from the people behind those bets: what they chose, what they learned, and what they’re still figuring out. The agenda is live, with leaders from Nubank, Chime, OpenAI, Remitly, Mercury, Figure, Valon and more. Follow the mainstage conversations, bring the problem your team is wrestling with to a hands-on workshop, or pull up a chair at a roundtable. Pick your quests. Meet us in San Diego, November 18–20. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% with code FBW20. Explore the Agenda Things To Know & Other Good Reads Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) FDIC Announces Conclusion of Independent Monitorship (FDIC) Modernizing Financial Regulation: Initial Observations from eSLR (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman) The Data Version of Godzilla versus Kong: FRED Takes on AI (Fed Governor Christopher Waller) Financing the AI buildout (Brookings) Q3’26: Rules for Banks but Not for Crypto (Fintech Takes Banking) The Inevitability of Local Stablecoins (Lombard Notes) Delusions of AI Governance: The Human-in-the-Loop Comfort Blanket (Fintech Snark Tank) Stripe agrees to acquire Parafin to expand revenue opportunities for platforms and help small businesses grow (Stripe) Listen: Fighting Fraud in the Age of AI, with SEON’s Tamas Kadar (Fintech Business Weekly) How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy If there is one overarching theme across the economy and politics in the U.S. at the moment, it’s “affordability.” The term is vague enough to encompass a panoply of factors shaping Americans’ day-to-day lives: rising costs for the hallmarks of being “middle class,” including healthcare, housing, childcare, and education, inflation and rising interest rates, and a job market with the specter of AI hovering over it. At the same time, policy shifts under the Trump administration have resulted in reduced subsidies to those who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and new restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid and SNAP, the impacts of which have yet to be fully felt. These factors are contributing to declining consumer confidence and general dissatisfaction with the economy, despite continuing GDP growth and stock market records. This divergence is encapsulated in the idea of the “K-shaped” economy, in which a small proportion of Americans have seen their wealth balloon, while the majority of American households struggle to preserve the lifestyle they have. Perhaps the greatest determinant of which branch of the “K” a household is on is whether their wealth and income are primarily derived from employment vs. from assets. Nearly two decades of low interest rates and, more recently, elevated rates of inflation have benefited asset owners, while those whose income is primarily or solely derived from labor have largely seen real purchasing power stagnate or decline. This is reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that labor share of U.S. GDP — the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor — dropped to just 52.8% in Q2 2026, the lowest since the BLS began keeping records. In 1947, approximately 2/3rds of economic output accrued to workers; even as recently as 2001, labor’s share of GDP was 64.1%. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen the rise of more credit and credit-like products: cash advance apps, “no-fee” overdraft, earned wage access, and buy now pay later, which are often used as small-dollar short-term borrowing mechanisms to meet immediate consumption needs or pay other bills (eg utilities, cell phone, other debt payments). With the markers of a middle class existence and, increasingly, basic financial stability seemingly out of reach for many, it should be no surprise there’s been an increase in “financial nihilism,” something industry peers like Alex Johnson and Frank Rotman have discussed and analyzed the roots of. The explosion of gambling and gambling-adjacent products and services — often marketed under the guise of being an “investment” — is inextricably intertwined with the rise of financial nihilism. Crypto, sports betting, and, more recently, prediction markets offer an escape or even hope of sorts, like a contemporary, digital version of a scratch-off lottery ticket, while leaving the overwhelming number of people who use such products worse off. Share of Households That Are Financially “Vulnerable” Ticks Up The Financial Health Network’s 2026 Financial Health Pulse® report adds context on how American households are faring. (I linked to this report in last week’s newsletter, but wanted to take time to further unpack the data in the report this week.) The Financial Health Network publishes the report annually, providing insight into how Americans’ financial circumstances are changing over time. The 2026 report is derived from a survey fielded in April and May 2026. The report leverages survey responses to assess indicators of financial health across spending, saving, borrowing, and planning/protecting and to determine a zero to 100 “FinHealth” score. Those with scores between 0 and 39 are considered “Financially Vulnerable,” consumers with scores ranging between 40 and 79 are defined as “Financially Coping,” and those with scores of 80 to 100 are “Financially Healthy.” The report found that moderate improvements in 2025 were reversed, with the share of respondents considered financially “vulnerable” rebounding to 17%. The longitudinal data reflect the impact of pandemic-era programs, like expanded unemployment, cash stimulus payments, and pauses of federal student loan payments. The positive impacts of those programs, as reflected in the Financial Health Pulse reports, had largely disappeared by 2023. While pandemic-era inflation — to be fair, in part caused by the various support and stimulus measures — had come down from as high as 9% in 2022, it has rebounded since the start of Trump’s second term, with tariffs and energy market disruptions owing to the war in Iran pushing prices back up. Specific indicators in the survey that deteriorated from 2025 to 2026 include the share of respondents spending less than their income over the past 12 months, the share paying all bills on time over the past 12 months, the share that have a manageable amount or no debt, the share that are “moderately” or “very” confident their insurance is adequate to cover them in an emergency, and the share that “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that their household plans ahead financially. Unsurprisingly, lower- and moderate-income households are more likely to struggle to pay their bills on time and have any funds leftover to save. The share of low-income households whose income exceeded their spending dropped from 35% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while the share of upper-income households whose income exceeded expenses remained unchanged at 63%. Households with student loans or revolving credit card debt reported having “a bit more” or “far more” debt than was manageable at rates far higher than those not carrying these types of debts. The share of those with student loan debt indicating their debt load was too high to manage increased from 50% in 2025 to 55% in 2026, while the share of those with revolving credit card debt saying the same ticked up from 51% in 2025 to 54% in 2026. Households that had student loans were markedly more likely to be financially “coping” or “vulnerable” vs. those without student loans. In 2026, 27% of households with student loans were considered financially vulnerable, a jump of 6% points vs. 2025. Households without student loans saw just a 1% point increase (not statistically significant) in those considered financially vulnerable. Households’ perception of the affordability of categories of goods and services paints a stark picture, with less than one-fourth considering higher education affordable, about a third deeming childcare affordable, and less than half viewing healthcare as affordable. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Democratic Senate Report Highlights How Iran Uses Tether to Evade U.S. Sanctions Iran uses stablecoins, specifically Tether, to evade sanctions, fund regional proxies, and to purchase military drones, a report released last week by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says. The report was authored by committee ranking member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the minority staff. Crypto and stablecoin proponents will often push back on criticism that criminals make use of these assets by arguing that, on an absolute dollar basis, far more illicit funds flow through traditional banking systems and payment rails than via crypto and stablecoins. And while that is likely true, it elides the reality presented in news story after news story: whether state actors — Russia, Iran, North Korea — or criminal groups, those looking to engage in illicit transactions increasingly favor stablecoins and, specifically, Tether (USDT). The report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released last week adds context to how Iran uses Tether has a lynchpin in its shadow banking system. The report analyzed 846 wallets that have been sanctioned or targeted for seizure, finding that 84% of them transacted exclusively or primarily in Tether. The ability to create near limitless, anonymous wallets and to move funds effectively instantaneously and irreversibly have made crypto a favored financial mechanism for bad actors. Stablecoins solved key drawbacks of bitcoin, namely, the original cryptocurrency’s highly volatile value in dollars. And while Tether (the company) has the technical ability to “freeze” or destroy funds, the company is often limited and reactive in its approach to doing so, the Senate report argues. Tether, which is nominally based in crypto-friendly El Salvador, “has stated that its compliance with OFAC sanctions is ‘voluntary’ and that it follows ‘OFAC guidelines,’” the Senate report says. Owing to these favorable attributes, Tether “became a primary cryptocurrency for Iran, Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis beginning in 2023 and has expanded in scale since,” according to the report. Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking system, the report says, is enhanced by crypto exchanges like Bybit, Kyrrex, OKX, Gate, and Binance, and through “over the counter” exchanges and hawala networks. The consequences of these financial flows aren’t hypothetical. The Senate report links Tether as a funds transfer mechanism to Iranian proxies in the region, including Hizballah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Tether has also been used to make payments to secure components necessary to manufacture drones, the report says. The report concludes by arguing that “[s]tablecoin issuers with a significant nexus to the United States, particularly those that offer dollar-denominated stablecoins, should be subject to American sanctions law rather than being allowed to hide behind foreign jurisdictions.” Stablecoin issuers like Tether must be held accountable for repeated failures to prevent illicit finance and sanctions violations by law enforcement, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and OFAC, the report argues. [Paying Subscriber Exclusive] OUSD Goes Live, Make Your Own Neobank, U.S. Sanctions Russia’s A7 Network As “Transnational Criminal Organization” OpenUSD, the stablecoin issued by the Open Standard consortium that includes Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, core providers, crypto firms, and numerous banks, went live last week. Social commerce platform Whop raised eyebrows in fintech by offering creators on its platform the ability to launch their own neobanks, which the company describes as “great businesses that are easy to run,” in just 15 minutes. And OFAC and FinCEN target Russia’s “shadow banking” A7 Network — more on these stories after the paywall.

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The counties to watch on the massive midterm elections battlefield

The breadth of the public backlash against President Donald Trump’s tumultuous second term is rapidly widening the campaign battlefield for 2026.

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Oct 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Festa Italiana, Munson Heritage Festival among this week's big events

Festa Italiana, Munson Heritage Festival, Boo at the Zoo, the Glass & Ceramic Pumpkin Patch and Daniel Tosh are among this week's biggest events.

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Oct 4 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
‘And I beat them:’ Former U.S. Rep. Bob Livingston on ‘a politically motivated prosecution’

The former top leader in the U.S. House talks about his new book, Trump, and partisanship in Congress.

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Oct 4 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • theadvocate.com
Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win

The leader’s pro-Kremlin rivals said Latvia ​should stop any aid to Ukraine and instead focus on tackling cost-of-living issues.

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Oct 4 • 3:57 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Carlisle businesses adapt as order not to use water continues into weekend
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Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’

The president rallied Saturday for Sen. Jon Husted, who faces a tough race against Democrat Sherrod Brown, and for Vivek Ramaswamy, the state’s GOP candidate for governor.

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Oct 3 • 10:22 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad

The ad hit the airwaves as Republican Ken Paxton is lagging behind Democratic candidate James Talarico in polls on the Texas Senate race.

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Oct 3 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Analyst Gets Honest About Mac Jones' Future With The 49ers
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Oct 3 • 9:23 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Photos from the Green Knight Classic volleyball tournament in Woodbridge

Photos from Saturday's Green Knight Classic volleyball tournament at the Connecticut Sports Center.

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Oct 3 • 8:45 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Braxton Jones heads to IR

Chicago Bears OT Braxton Jones to miss time with right knee injury

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Oct 3 • 8:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Josh Sweat injury: Arizona Cardinals elevate Cameron Robertson

Josh Sweat's availability is more in question against the Giants with the Cardinals' announced roster move.

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Oct 3 • 7:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Retiring Tigers Star Justin Verlander Makes Financial MLB History

The Hall of Fame career for Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander came to a close late last month, as he made one final start wearing the Old English D in front of a packed house at Comerica Park. Verlander, who returned to the Tigers last offseason with a one-year contract, announced that the 2026 MLB […] The post Retiring Tigers Star Justin Verlander Makes Financial MLB History appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oct 3 • 7:01 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How would you grade the Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr. trade?

Steelers news and notes for Saturday, Oct. 3.

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Oct 3 • 6:32 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
New Flomaton bookstore aims to spark downtown growth amid vacant storefronts

FLOMATON, Ala. -- The town of flomaton's business landscape grew.With a population of just over 14-hundred people, it's downtown landscape is changing.Its done

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Oct 3 • 6:29 PM EDT • Business • weartv.com
UB Bulls stopped at goal line in MAC upset bid

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo football team lost at the last second of its conference opener against a favored foe that suffered the most infamous last-second loss of the season. Buffalo quarterback Jason Wright was stopped at the 1-yard line on a fourth down scramble as time expired in Western Michigan’s 20-17 […]

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Oct 3 • 6:17 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Aftershock’s bars: what the Sacramento music fest offers to thirsty fans on a budget

Aftershock’s festival bars include a tiki bar, dive bar, sports bar and cantina.

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Oct 3 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • sacbee.com
Drake football tops Davidson 30-22 in Des Moines

Drake football tops Davidson 30-22 in Des Moines

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Oct 3 • 5:39 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Spain beat Czech Republic to maintain winning run

World champions Spain maintain their perfect start to their Nations League campaign with a victory over Czech Republic in Oviedo.

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Oct 3 • 4:49 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump posts GOP lawmaker’s phone number amid spat over Daylight Saving Time

President Donald Trump railed against Sen. Tom Cotton in a series of posts on Saturday, accusing the Arkansas Republican of holding up a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent and encouraging people to call the senator at his cellphone number.

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Oct 3 • 4:17 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Detroit Lions elevate DB for Panthers game

The Detroit Lions elevated a veteran safety for Week 4, giving the secondary more depth for their matchup with Panthers.

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Oct 3 • 4:04 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent

The House passed a bill in July to make daylight saving time permanent, and the Senate has yet to take up the measure.

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Oct 3 • 2:48 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Week 4 injury report for Falcons

Falcons announce their injury report for Week 4

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Oct 3 • 1:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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See where Trump's $90 checks to 20 million seniors are going

President Trump said he plans to send $90 check to more than 20 million seniors this month. See how much money is going to midterm battlegrounds.

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Oct 3 • 1:16 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Times' 2026 Community Choice Awards honor Rogue Valley's best

More than 25,500 nominations and nearly 64,000 votes led to 492 winners and finalists across 162 categories The Rogue Valley came together Thursday evening, Oct. 1, to celebrate excellence in […]

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Oct 3 • 1:04 PM EDT • Business • rv-times.com
A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally

President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday. But days ago, 1,400 workers were laid off from a truck factory there.

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Oct 3 • 12:30 PM EDT • Politics • news5cleveland.com
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Issey Miyake and Givenchy: Art and Science

Satoshi Kondo and Sarah Burton show us why they’re BoF500 cover stars.

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Oct 3 • 11:01 AM EDT • Science • businessoffashion.com
How your gut microbiome may affect your health

Researcher and dietitian Karen Corbin explains how the trillions of microbes in your gut may influence health and how simple food swaps can increase fiber intake.

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Oct 3 • 10:34 AM EDT • Health • newson6.com
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Thrilling Indiana high school football game marred by postgame shooting in parking lot

The shooting occurred in a parking lot Friday night after the game had come to an end.

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Oct 3 • 9:43 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Global tech policymakers agree to embrace AI in science

A joint statement issued by the United States and 15 other countries touts the technology’s potential for accelerating scientific progress.

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Oct 3 • 9:00 AM EDT • Science • nbcnews.com
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‘Fraile Forms’ opens Saturday at PUNCH gallery

PUNCH in Thorp presents “Fraile Forms” by artist June T. Sanders in October.

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Oct 3 • 8:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • dailyrecordnews.com
What channel is Arizona vs Cincinnati on? TV schedule Saturday

What channel is Cincinnati vs Arizona on today? How to watch, how to stream college football Week 5 game on TV, streaming on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

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Oct 3 • 8:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Video Weekend health roundup

ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel shares health advice on topics that are making headlines this weekend.

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Oct 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
Keke Palmer on 'mom shaming' and how she protects her son's health

Keke Palmer shares how she takes proactive steps to protect her son's health and why she wants to have open conversations around parenting.

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Oct 3 • 7:03 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
ChatGPT Health Wants You To Upload Your Medical Records — Cybersecurity Experts Are Begging You Not To Do That
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Oct 3 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • nz.news.yahoo.com
Democratic mayors in red states launch new group to counter MAGA and far-left extremes

Cleveland Mayor Bibb will lead Blue Cities/Red States, launching next week.

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Oct 3 • 5:04 AM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE:MSGE) Upgraded at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen raised Madison Square Garden Entertainment from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday.

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Oct 3 • 1:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com
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'Double-edged sword': Trump blitzes red states amid plunging popularity

Trump is spending precious campaign time and funding in GOP states rather than challenging Democrats in the closest races for control of Congress.

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Oct 3 • 1:27 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
University of Arkansas at Monticello opens Arkansas Forest Health Research Center
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Oct 2 • 11:41 PM EDT • Health • katv.com
Dem leader Jeffries reacts to Crockett not endorsing Talarico
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Tulane Women’s Cross Country Continues Campaign at Nicholls

The Green Wave women's cross country are looking at their final slate ahead of the outdoor championships.

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Oct 2 • 7:56 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Why are health insurance costs rising?
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Oct 2 • 7:13 PM EDT • Health • kare11.com
Trump on possibly invoking Insurrection Act around midterms: ‘We’ll see’
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Oct 2 • 6:54 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Inside Texas Politics | Full interview on Proposition A with Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins
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Oct 2 • 6:42 PM EDT • Politics • wfaa.com
Trump visa policies weigh on Columbia journalism program as admissions pause

The drop in international applications shows how uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies is affecting one of the preeminent U.S. journalism institutions.

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Oct 2 • 6:25 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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WATCH LIVE: Utah’s U.S. House candidates Maloy, Udell meet for midterm debate
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Oct 2 • 6:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Texas A&M’s Holmon Wiggins Gamble Is Already Under Heavy Pressure

Texas A&M’s Holmon Wiggins Gamble Is Already Under Heavy Pressure

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Oct 2 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com