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Hoptoberfest and Art Walk combined for art, entertainment, and fun
COLDWATER, MI. - Downtown Coldwater was filled with hundreds of visitors Friday evening, Oct. 2, as Hoptoberfest and the annual Art Walk combined to create an evening of art, entertainment, and fun.
‘Primetime’: Is catching predators justice or just entertainment?
Rating: ★★★½ Starring Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo, Merritt Wever Directed by Lance Oppenheim Rated R Release Date: Sept. 25, 2026 A man waits unknowingly inside a sting house. His eyes draw up to the sound of curtains ruffling as Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson), host of Dateline NBC’s “To Catch a Predator,” enters flamboyantly. Hansen descends...
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Seahawks vs. 49ers odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Seahawks are slight favorites against the undefeated 49ers.
Pat Bryant catches all three targets
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (ankle) caught all three of his targets for 47 yards in Week 4 before exiting with an ankle injury.
Courtland Sutton with another dreadful day
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton had just one catch for four yards on six targets in Week 4.
Jaylen Waddle scores first TD
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had five catches for 35 yards and a touchdown in Week 4.
Play USA TODAY's College Football Shuffle
Solve the shuffled words, match each one to the right headline and see how well you know the week in college football.
CD Projekt Red Isn’t Done With The Witcher 3 Remastered, Lining Up PS5 Performance Fixes After Two Quick Patches
CD Projekt Red details upcoming The Witcher 3 Remastered fixes, performance patches, and cross-platform mod support.
New Dell System Update flaw lets hackers gain root privileges
Dell warned customers to patch a critical vulnerability in the System Update (DSU) command-line interface (CLI) deployment tool as soon as possible.
RJ Harvey leads team in receiving
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey had 10 catches for 68 yards, which led the team in both categories in Week 4.
Trump health officials hold make announcement on healthcare price transparency
Watch as Trump health officials hold make announcement on healthcare price transparency.
Supermassive Games Layoffs Arrive With Over 70 People Let Go
More than 70 people have seemingly lost their jobs at Supermassive Games, as another batch of layoffs hits the gaming industry.
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, where ranchers have beef with his import plan
Chevron elevates CFO to head oil and gas operations
HOUSTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner will become president of the US oil producer's oil, products and gas business, the company said on Monday.
Syracuse Football: How Do Oddsmakers Feel About Matchup with Virginia?
The Orange are back in action this weekend against the Cavaliers following a 42-41 win over UConn.
USA vs. Canada: How to watch, stream international friendly
Two of Concacaf's elite teams clash Tuesday evening when the United States host Canada at Allianz Field, home of Minnesota United FC.How to watch & streamUSA: TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Universo, PeacockCan...
Apple Watch Prime Day Deals Arrive With New All-Time Low Prices for Series 12 and Ultra 4
Big Apple Watch discounts have started arriving ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, including new low prices on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. These deals join some Apple Watch SE 3 discounts that we began tracking over the weekend, alongside other major early Prime Big Deal Days markdowns. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Column: Becerra on cruise control, Hilton offers contrived fixes for California's problems
Look, Xavier Becerra could cruise to a South Pacific island and bask on the beach until election day and Californians would still choose him as their next governor.
Watch live: RFK Jr., Trump officials unveil health care price transparency push
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz will announce new efforts Monday aimed at strengthening health c…
Bromley Women 1-0 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals are out of the cup, following a narrow defeat in South London on Sunday.
Eagles’ 14-Year NFL Veteran Gets Honest On ‘Overwhelming’ Start
Week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams served as the second game for Zach Ertz’s second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the first time Ertz donned Eagles green at home in South Philly in years. As expected, there was a lot of love shown to Ertz when he scooped up his first catch […] The post Eagles’ 14-Year NFL Veteran Gets Honest On ‘Overwhelming’ Start appeared first on HEAVY.
CD Cuarte, the first opponent in the Copa del Rey
Girona FC will visit CD Cuarte, an Aragonese team from the Tercera Federación, in the match corresponding to the first round of the 2026/2027 Copa del Rey. The single-elimination match will be played...
New TV shows to watch this week: Tune in to 'Cupertino' on CBS, stream 'Carrie' on Prime Video and revisit 'The Haunting of Hill House' on Netflix
The new TV shows worth watching — from the HBO divorce drama "War" to Netflix's "East of Eden" adaptation and a seaside mystery starring Josh Hartnett.
The AI Advantage Minnesota Has Been Building for Decades
Software companies used to defend themselves in a handful of reliable ways. They built useful features, made their products easy to use and counted on the hassle of switching platforms to keep their customers from leaving. A new company that wanted to compete had to invest months, sometimes even years, of engineering time to catch
Spooky season watchlist
In October 2024, I drove into Gambrill State Park after dusk and joined others carrying blankets and lawn chairs — flashlight streams lighting the road and parking lot — as
Reclaiming 'Health Sovereignty': EU Gastein Forum Confronts A Fragmenting Global Order
Health, long treated as a sanctuary of diplomatic consensus, has entered an era of high politics and ideological division. Leading the closing panel of the EU Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) on Friday (2 October), session chair Ilona Kickbusch, founder of the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, highlighted how recent votes at the UN General Assembly demonstrate that nation-states increasingly split and vote instead of searching for consensus.
THIS WEEK: “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Kicks Off With Stops in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Will Headline “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Events in Five States Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here. Washington,...
Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/5/2026
Who: Winnipeg Jets (1-0-1, 4th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Sportsnet+ up in Canada, out-of-market streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Up next for the Penguins will be two road games against division opponent, Washington on Wednesday […]
Lions vs. Cardinals odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
Checking in on the opening betting odds for the Week 5 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals.
Jaguars vs. Eagles odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
Sportsbooks project the Jaguars to beat the Eagles next week!
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Mr Bean Brand Expands with New Global Licensing Partnerships
Banijay Kids & Family announces expanded Mr Bean licensing deals including Royal Stacks burgers, apparel, watches, toys, and arcade games worldwide.
Bengals vs. Dolphins odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Bengals are favored by more than a touchdown in Week 5.
Renée Slegers has full backing from Arsenal despite slow start
Arsenal are not looking to dismiss manager Renée Slegers despite a slow start to the 2026/27 season.The Gunners have won just one of their opening five matches in the WSL which sees them ninth in the...
Former business pro now trains future teachers
NEWARK - She's helping to develop the future of her profession.
Choosing Between Good And Evil: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond And Spectre Collection
✓ Introducing the Omega Seamaster 300M James Bond And Spectre Collection ✓ A tough choice between good and evil ✓ Check it out ✓
'To Catch a Predator' pioneered public shaming as entertainment. Now everyone's doing it.
The 2000s sting show is finding millions of new viewers online, and its brand of public humiliation looks awfully modern.
ESPN FPI predicts Texas A&M vs. Missouri in Week 6
ESPN FPI only gives Missouri a three percent edge of Texas A&M before Saturday's Week 6 matchup.
We're witnessing a critical moment for Amazon Kindles
Amazon is finally listening to Kindle fans, bringing back physical buttons and adding fresh accessories. But, there's a catch.
Lee Health: A new chapter, rooted in community
As I step into my new role as Lee Health's president and CEO, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share what Lee Health means to me - and what I believe our role is in the community we are so fortunate to serve.
Entertainment complex with restaurants, bar, arcade coming to Nine Mile
A new entertainment complex is coming soon to the growing Nine Mile area at 1420 W. Nine Mile Road offering upscale Southern Creole dining, immersive virtual reality gaming, draft beer and bourbon walls and more.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Monday, Oct. 5
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Bulgaria U21 v Scotland U21
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bulgaria U21 vs Scotland U21 in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualification
Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming from the Middle East war, according to a private survey which also showed resurgent price pressures.
Uncovered raw shrimp a tic against wings restaurant
The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that were inspected Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores. Scores below 70 are considered failing.
Dartmouth High marine science students go fishing for field day
Dartmouth High marine science students head out for their first field day of the year to catch fish off of Apponagansett Point in Padanaram village.
Liverpool give Florian Wirtz a €200m Michael Olise warning
Signed in summer 2025 for a fee that could reach £116m the Germany international has yet to hit the heights at Anfield which he reached at Bayer Leverkusen.The 23-year-old’s toils have now continue...
Where to watch Sixers vs. Knicks today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA preseason game
It's Philadelphia vs. New York to open the preseason, with LeBron James taking center stage.
DC performers, businesses grapple with impact of Kennedy Center closure
Following the Kennedy Center closure, businesses and arts organizations are taking financial hits as well as struggling to continue keeping their respective fields and organizations afloat.
US authorities detain Nicaraguan political exiles stripped of citizenship, raising fears of deportation
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday reported that US immigration authorities detained 8 Nicaraguan exiles who were previously granted protected status in 2023 after fleeing political prosecution. On Fe...
Eagles vs. Jaguars odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
Which bet do you like more?
George Kittle finds the end zone
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle catches touchdown in win over Denver
Giants vs. Commanders odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
Does Vegas have faith in the 3-1 NY Giants on the road against the 1-3 Commanders?
Brazils presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.
Tyler Higbee good for five catches
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee posted five receptions for 67 yards on six targets in Week 4
Broncos open road favorites in Week 5 vs. Chargers
The Broncos are 3.5-point road favorites against the Chargers in Week 5. The over/under stands at 42.5 for this matchup.
Cardinals vs. Lions odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
Arizona Cardinals open as home underdogs ahead of matchup with Lions.
Fire destroys The Farmers' Creamery in Mio
Fire crews were dispatched to The Farmers' Creamery on West Kittle Road around 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, after multiple 911 calls.
Brazil's presidential race heads to Lula–Bolsonaro run-off as right gains ground
Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hit the road on a short week as they travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys Thursday night. Tampa Bay remains winless on the season while Dallas is coming off a big road victory. So what are the oddsmakers thinking of the Week 5 matchup between the Bucs and Cowboys? […]
Seven receptions for Dohnte Meyers
Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers receives bigger role and posts seven catches and 82 yards
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers odds: Opening lines for Week 5 matchup
The Cowboys are BIG favorites for Thursday night.
Parker Washington quiet in Week 4
Jaguars WR Parker Washington finishes with only one catch in Week 4
Sam's Club exec breaks down changing fresh-food shopping habits
Sam's Club Chief Merchandising Officer Myron Frazier told FOX Business that members still want value, but increasingly want fresh food delivered, available for curbside pickup or designed to make mealtime easier.
Jakobi Meyers catches three passes in Week 4
Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers catches three of his four targets in Week 4 win
The Watch: Pesticide Contamination Threatens Drinking Water Sources
Atrazine is detected at harmful levels in more a quarter of rivers and stream miles … Few volunteer firefighters get health screenings … and more.
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez-Less Secondary Takes Another Hit vs. Bills
The New England Patriots entered Sunday’s matchup with the Buffalo Bills short-handed at cornerback. Their depth was tested even further early in the fourth quarter.Charles Woods left the game after making a tackle on Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer, according to Ethan Hurwitz of Patriots on SI. Charles Woods is hurt after making a tackle […] The post Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez-Less Secondary Takes Another Hit vs. Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
Greece hold Klopp’s Germany to goalless draw
Germany were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Greece in Thessaloniki, leaving Jurgen Klopp with just one win from his opening four matches as national team coach.Greece made the brighter start, with ...
Trey McBride records seven receptions
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride registered seven catches for 31 yards on 12 targets in Week 4
How to Watch Grimsburg Season 3, Episode 2
Watch Grimsburg live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 3, Episode 2 on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
How to Watch Tracker Season 4 Premiere
Watch Tracker live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 4 Premiere on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
FX’s Adults Season 2 Review: Gen Z Comedy is Back
Read our Adults Season 2 review and find out why this show is a must-watch for Gen Z and fans of relatable humor.
How to Watch Animal Control Season 5, Episode 2
Watch Animal Control live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 5, Episode 2 on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
White Sox offseason business during the postseason: Arbitration figures, play-by-play future
The last two times the White Sox were in a real postseason — 2008 against the Rays, 2021 against the Astros — they fell behind 2-0 in the the ALDS, and had to scratch out Game 3 victories each time in order to ensure that they wouldn’t participate in the bare minimum of games. Three…
How to Watch Marshals Season 2 Premiere
Watch Marshals live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 2 Premiere on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
Kenyon Sadiq held off stat sheet in Week 4
Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq unable to catch any of his four targets in Week 4
How to Watch The Simpsons Season 38, Episode 2
Watch The Simpsons live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 38, Episode 2 on Fubo — no cable required, free trial available.
Seahawks Host 2-Time Pro Bowler Due to Backfield Injuries
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at one of the most accomplished running backs still available as their backfield goes through ailments.Free-agent running back Joe Mixon is visiting Seattle, according to FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer. Hawk Blogger’s Brian Nemhauser relayed Glazer’s report Sunday, only hours before the Seahawks’ Week 4 matchup with the […] The post Seahawks Host 2-Time Pro Bowler Due to Backfield Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.
VisionQuest and 6 other new fantasy & science fiction shows to watch in October 2026
It's the season of ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkin spice...yet while horror takes center stage in media, that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of exciting new
Chargers reveal Week 4 inactives vs. Seahawks
The Los Angeles Chargers are sitting a handful of players ahead of their Week 4 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
NI team will 'have bumps along the road'
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Northern Ireland vs Georgia in the UEFA Nations League
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Titans Week 4 game chat
Join the game day discussion about the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 4 matchup with the Tennessee Titans!
New England Nation: Inside the Locker Room
The New England Nation team takes you inside the Patriots locker room with various players ahead of their first AFC East matchup of the season against the Buffalo Bills.
Ravens-Titans inactives: Ronnie Stanley, Zay Flowers to play
The Ravens deactivated four players for their Week 4 matchup with the Titans.
Courtland Sutton Can Tie Broncos Legend Against His Son's 49ers
Courtland Sutton needs just one catch against the 49ers to tie Ed McCaffrey for fifth in Broncos history, with McCaffrey's son Christian on the opposite sideline.
Manchester City v Arsenal
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Manchester City vs Arsenal in the Women's Super League
How To Catch Up On The Hellraiser Movies Before 'Revival'
The first survival horror video game in the Hellraiser series is quickly approaching, which means it's a great time to catch up on the films.
Novak Djokovic Stuns Alexander Zverev to Reach Beijing Open Semifinals
In one of his best performances this year, Novak Djokovic is once again in the semifinals at the Beijing Open after overcoming World No. 2 Alexander Zverev in a tight three-set match 4-6 6-4 6-4. The Serbian, now 32-0 at the tournament, came from a set down to secure his joint-best win of the season …
Where to watch Padres vs Brewers: Predictions, time and NLDS Game 2 channel
Brewers took Game 1 in Milwaukee. Can Padres bounce back?
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
NFL Week 4 TV coverage maps
There are 15 games remaining on the Week 4 NFL schedule. Here is when and where you can watch them.
Exclusive: This Is the Fitbit Edge, Google's Next Fitness Tracker
Exclusive Fitbit Edge images show Google's new screened fitness tracker in three colors, sitting between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5.
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.