Joseph Cooper

Trump rallies in Park City, Kansas, today for Sen. Roger Marshall, whose race against Democrat Adam Hamilton is a toss-up, with Hamilton up 0.7 on average.

Kenya has confirmed seven Ebola cases, including three health workers, all linked to one man who came from Congo. Officials say there is no community spread.

There is no credible evidence Kim Jong Un is dead or in a coma. Brain hemorrhage claims spreading online come from unverified social media posts.

Kimi Antonelli leads by 102 points and can win the F1 title in Austin on Oct. 25 if he wins and Russell finishes 9th or lower and Hamilton 5th or lower.

Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs and Netflix about 1,000 as October 2026 layoffs pile up at HubSpot, Amazon, Flock Safety and Airtable. The full list.

Lupin Part 4 premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 23, 2026, three years after Part 3, with Omar Sy back as Assane Diop. Here's what we know.

Democrat Troy Jackson holds a slim lead over Sen. Susan Collins in most Maine polls, from tied to 4 points, after their fourth and final debate on October 15.

Man United have one win in seven Premier League games, their worst start since 1986, after a 1-1 draw at Leeds. Michael Carrick is under growing pressure.

Over 20 million people in Original Medicare are getting a one-time $90 payment in October to offset Part B premiums. Medicare Advantage members don't qualify.

Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2026. For 2027 the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 and the deductible to $700. What else changes.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 30,064 2022-2025 S-Class, Maybach and AMG S 63 sedans whose front brake hoses can rupture. Dealers will replace the hoses free.

Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 win at Atlanta to reach 25 MLS goals, six clear in the Golden Boot race. He is tied for the assist lead with 15.

After the Orionids, the Leonids peak Nov. 16-17, 2026, and the Geminids Dec. 13-14 under a thin crescent Moon, the best photo setup of the year's final showers.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson leads Republican John James by about 7 points in Michigan's governor race after two debates on health care, gas taxes and Trump.

Disney's live-action Moana starts streaming on Disney+ on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, three months after its July theatrical release. Here's how to watch.

The average 30-year mortgage rate held at 7.40% in Freddie Mac's October 15 survey, up from 6.27% a year ago. The 15-year fell to 6.71%. What it costs you.

Buddy the Unicorn is 2026's top trending Halloween costume on Google's Frightgeist, ahead of NeeDoh, Obsession's Nikki and The Odyssey's Agamemnon. Full top 25.

The Thunder and Spurs are 2026-27 NBA title co-favorites at +270, and Victor Wembanyama leads MVP odds. ESPN's 15 experts pick OKC 10-5 to win the title.

The 2026-27 NBA season opens Tuesday, Oct. 20, with three games on NBC and Peacock: Celtics-Pistons at 3, 76ers-Knicks at 7 and Thunder-Spurs at 9:30 ET.

Netflix reports Q3 2026 earnings Tuesday, Oct. 20, after the close. It guided to $12.86 billion revenue and 82 cents a share, a week after cutting 6% of jobs.

Upcoming albums: John Legend and Pharrell's Muse (Oct. 23), Rex Orange County (Nov. 6), U2's Carnaval De Luz (Nov. 13) and the GTA 6 album (Nov. 19).

Democrat Chris Pappas leads ex-Sen. John E. Sununu 51% to 44% in a St. Anselm poll for New Hampshire's open Senate seat, and Cook now rates it Lean Democrat.

New this week: live-action Moana on Disney+ (Oct 21), Nobody Wants This season 3 (Oct 22) and Lupin Part 4 (Oct 23) on Netflix, and The Bride! on Prime Video.

New music out Oct. 16, 2026: Zach Bryan's Young Manhood EP, U2's 'The Greatest Show On Earth,' Justice's GTA 6 song with SZA and Tame Impala, and Gucci Mane.