Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign

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Treasury moves to ease access to single-family home purchases ahead of midterms

The Treasury Department on Thursday moved to implement tenets of a bipartisan housing law Congress passed over the summer, including a ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes. Under impending regulations from the department, a large institutional investor cannot buy a single-family home starting on Jan. 7, 2027, with certain exceptions. The department is codifying...

Oct 23, 2026

Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since April

Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.

Oct 23, 2026

How Worried Should We Be About the Economy? Let’s Look at 2008.

It’s not impossible to spot the characteristics of a brewing financial crisis. We can look to 2008 for clues.

Oct 23, 2026

Melanoma Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer Patients

Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.

Oct 23, 2026

Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.

Oct 23, 2026

U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

Oct 23, 2026

U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

Oct 23, 2026

A Fight Over Felon Voting Prompts a Free Speech Debate

A Minnesota group worried that its opposition could expose it to prosecution under the state’s deceptive-practices law. Its lawsuit could have wide implications for limiting speech around elections.

Oct 23, 2026

The little-known investment Martin Lewis wants you to understand...

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Consumer confidence holds steady from September amid persistent inflation

U.S. consumer sentiment flatlined from September to October, as persistent inflation squeezes Americans’ finances. Consumer confidence sat at a measure of 48 percent this month, a minor decrease from last month’s reading of 48.1, according to the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers Index. Consumer sentiment has dipped by 10.4 percent from October 2025, with...

Oct 23, 2026

Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know

Demonstrations are expected to continue this weekend in Paris and other French cities. Some museums and tourist sites will be closed, and visitors should expect a strong police presence.