Here's why a high-yield savings account is worth opening this week
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson15 Sept 2026
For the first time since July, the Federal Reserve will meet this week to determine the future of interest rate policy in the United States.
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top 72%Anthony Ippolito Gained 40 Pounds to Play Sylvester Stallone
GQby Tyler Chin15 Sept 2026
If Anthony Ippolito were born to play one role, Sylvester Stallone would be it. He’s a near doppelganger of the Italian Stallion, which makes his turn as a young Sly in the film I Play Rocky even...
Competition co-founder apologizes after athlete allowed to continue despite defecating on herself
NBC Newsby Daniella Silva15 Sept 2026
The international indoor sports competition Hyrox apologized after an incident in Beijing where a runner was allowed to continue a race after soiling herself during the event.
DMV breach confirmed as hackers claim 200,000 records stolen
FOX Newsby Kurt Knutsson; CyberGuy Report15 Sept 2026
Most of us hand over a lot of personal information to the DMV because we have no choice. Your address, birth date, driver's license information and other identifying details can all end up in...
3 Questions: Putting nuclear waste into perspective
MIT Newsby Steve Nadis | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering15 Sept 2026
For decades, one of the major complaints about nuclear power in the United States has been the argument that, after all this time, we still have not come up with a dependable strategy for...
Right-wing leaders could rule 95% of the Amazon by 2027, experts warn
Mongabay Globalby Alexandre de Santi15 Sept 2026
- After a cycle of left-wing administrations, four out of nine Amazonian nations are currently under right-wing leadership that favors exploitation of natural resources over conservation.
The EPA would rather monitor abortion pills in water than pollution
Mother Jonesby Rachel Santarsiero15 Sept 2026
With his characteristic deregulatory zeal, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced before an audience of G20 energy ministers in oil-rich Houston, Texas, that his agency...
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar emphasizes 'need to take safety seriously' on AI risks
US Top News and Analysisby CJ Haddad15 Sept 2026
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC's Jim Cramer that she is not worried about the possibility of AI agents using weapons of mass destruction to kill, but said, "We do need to take safety seriously."
Iran war has cost on average $246 million per day in its first five months, CBO finds
US Top News and Analysisby Luke Fountain15 Sept 2026
The U.S. war with Iran cost the Pentagon an estimated $38.1 billion through Aug. 1 and could cost another $2 billion to $3 billion for each additional month of fighting, according to a report...
Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board votes to close institution immediately for renovations, source says
CBS Newsby Jacob Rosen15 Sept 2026
The Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted to immediately close the institution for renovations, a source familiar with the vote said, after President Trump and his allies on the board repeatedly...
‘Big Cats’ highlights the remarkable power of photojournalism
Mongabay Globalby Mikedigirolamo15 Sept 2026
Jeff Sikich, the biologist for the National Park Service in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, thought that Steve Winter “was crazy” for wanting to capture a photograph of a mountain lion in front of the...
Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry
US Top News and Analysisby Tanaya Macheel; Garrett Downs15 Sept 2026
The Senate on Tuesday voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, dealing a major blow to the crypto industry's push for a comprehensive market structure framework.
Report links fishmeal production to decline in key species for Guinea-Bissau communities
Mongabay Globalby Bobbybascomb15 Sept 2026
Populations of sardinella, an important protein-rich fish, are in rapid decline in the waters off Guinea-Bissau in West Africa.
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
CBS Newsby Kaia Hubbard15 Sept 2026
Washington — The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Kindle Colorsoft vs. Paperwhite vs. Scribe — which one’s worth your money
NBC Newsby Harry Rabinowitz15 Sept 2026
Amazon Kindle has been one of our favorite e-readers for years — some of our editors have actually been using them as far back as 2012. (The first Kindle came out in 2007).
Savage bear attack leaves wounded Montana hunter with horrifying option
FOX Newsby Andrea Margolis15 Sept 2026
After a savage bear attack on Monday morning, a severely injured Montana hunter climbed behind the wheel for a desperate drive home.
How much interest can a $100,000 5-year CD earn now?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson15 Sept 2026
With stock market returns averaging between 10% and 16% over the past decade, savers with $100,000 in their bank account may understandably be considering investing it right now.
Bernie Sanders says the potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
CBS Newsby Kathryn Watson15 Sept 2026
Washington — The potential danger poses to humans is "probably greater" than the threat posed by nuclear weapons, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues
US Top News and Analysisby Ashley Capoot15 Sept 2026
OpenAI has been engaging with other artificial intelligence companies, including Anthropic and Google, about how they can work together to address safety concerns, a spokesperson confirmed to CNBC...
Carnegie Mellon promises 'swift action' against professor Uju Anya over social media posts
FOX Newsby Rachel del Guidice15 Sept 2026
Carnegie Mellon University said Monday it is taking "swift action" after determining that professor Uju Anya’s recent social media posts violated university community standards, with some of her...