Money & Personal Finance

Business Sep 30

The Gig Economy in Numbers: How Many Americans Freelance and What They Earn

Roughly one in three American workers now earns money outside a traditional payroll job. Here's what the data actually says about how many people freelance, what they take home, and where the money is.

4 min read

Technology Sep 30

The Quiet Theft: How Identity Fraud Actually Happens in America, and How to Shut It Down

Identity theft rarely looks like a dramatic hack. It looks like a stranger opening a credit card in your name, filing a tax return as you, or draining an account you forgot you had. Here's how it works and what to do.

5 min read

Business Sep 30

The 2026 Homebuyer's Reality Check: Down Payments, Rates, and the Bills That Show Up After Closing

Mortgage rates have cooled from their 2023 peak, but buying a home still demands more cash up front than most guides admit. Here is what the numbers actually look like in 2026, and where the hidden money goes.

5 min read

Entertainment Sep 30

CNN's Pamela Brown Turns Investigative Eye to Women's Health in New Streaming Series

The "Situation Room" co-anchor launches an eight-episode series on CNN's All Access platform October 8, tackling overlooked and absurd health experiences women face.

2 min read

Sports Sep 30

Model That Nailed 17 Majors Releases 2026 Bank of Utah Championship Picks

A prediction model with a track record of nailing 17 major championships has released its picks for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, and its projected winner may surprise bettors.

2 min read

Business Sep 30

Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Jumps in August, Pressure Builds on Rate Policy

The core PCE price index rose sharply in August, giving the Fed fresh reason to keep interest rates elevated as it battles persistent inflation.

2 min read

Technology Sep 30

OpenAI Launches Dots Personal AI Agent, Chasing Meta's Muse in Crowded Market

OpenAI unveiled Dots, an "always-on" personal AI agent, at its DevDay conference Tuesday, entering a market Meta ignited three weeks ago with Muse.

2 min read

Entertainment Sep 30

True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration as UK Film Market Worsens

True Brit Entertainment, the UK distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa less than three years ago, has filed for administration after failing to gain traction at the local box office.

2 min read

Politics Sep 30

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

2 min read

World Sep 30

71-Year-Old Still Working on $108,000 Salary Asks If He Should Retire

A 71-year-old earning $108,000 a year with $152,000 saved for retirement asks whether he should keep working or call it quits.

2 min read

Business Sep 30

Micron Earnings Loom as Options Traders Bet Big on Bullish Move

Options traders are positioning bullish ahead of Micron's earnings report, with 75% of premium tied to calls and market-makers pricing a 7% move.

2 min read

World Sep 30

Eric Idle Says He Has No Sympathy for Nick Reiner After Rob Reiner's Death

Monty Python star Eric Idle said he has no sympathy for Nick Reiner, who is under investigation in the death of his father, director Rob Reiner.

2 min read

Politics Sep 30

Watchdog Says White House Broke Anti-Propaganda Law With Taxpayer-Funded Ads

A government watchdog alleges the Trump administration used taxpayer money to run promotional ads that violate federal anti-propaganda laws.

2 min read

Technology Sep 30

Tesla Lines Up $30 Billion in Credit as It Builds Cybercab and Optimus

Citibank and Wells Fargo are extending $30 billion in new credit facilities to Tesla, which says it won't tap the money this year but expects to spend at least $25 billion in 2026.

2 min read

Politics Sep 30

Ethics Expert Says Taxpayers Foot Bill for Trump's New Border Ads

An ethics expert says American taxpayers are funding President Trump's new political-style ads, raising questions about the use of public money for messaging.

2 min read

Business Sep 30

Anton Studios Takes Minority Stake in The Creatives as Producer Group Forms Holding Company

European production alliance The Creatives has formed a jointly owned holding company, with Anton Studios joining as a partner and minority investor. CEO Romain Bessi calls it a "natural step" toward becoming a one-stop shop for commissioners.

2 min read

Business Sep 30

Oura Scraps $15 Billion IPO Days After Filing, Citing Market Turmoil

The smart ring maker pulled its planned stock market debut just over a week after filing, becoming the latest company to retreat from a shaky IPO market.

2 min read

World Sep 30

Pastor Who Retired on $30,000 Salary Says Americans Have Grown 'Dangerously Comfortable

A retired pastor who earned $30,000 a year says disciplined budgeting, not a high salary, made his comfortable retirement possible — and he wants others to know it.

2 min read

Business Sep 30

Target Cuts Prices on 5,000 Items as Investors Balk at Margin Hit

Target is slashing prices on thousands of everyday items, betting that shoppers will return. Wall Street isn't convinced.

2 min read