The Kroger Company, headquartered in Cincinnati, continues to rank among the largest food retailers in the United States, and new stock forecasts are being shaped by the company’s most recent operating data. At the close of the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Kroger managed more than 2,700 supermarkets and multidepartment stores across 35 states, a […]
The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be allowed to appear in civilian clothes during all pretrial hearings, but he must remain restrained while in the courtroom. The decision came from Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf during a virtual session on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Tyler Robinson, 22, faces charges that […]
iRobot Corp. shares fell 33% on Monday after the maker of Roomba robotic vacuums disclosed that its efforts to sell the company have reached an impasse and its liquidity position remains precarious. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bedford, Massachusetts–based firm said the sole remaining bidder in its formal sale […]
Roughly 42 million people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to stop receiving benefits on November 1 after federal funds for the program lapse during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed during the weekend that no emergency dollars remain to cover November disbursements, stating that its reserve […]
A nationwide survey of 2,000 single adults indicates that American men are significantly more likely than women to accelerate key relationship milestones such as moving in together and getting married. The study, conducted by DatingNews.com in partnership with the Kinsey Institute, challenges the longstanding stereotype that women are the primary drivers of commitment in heterosexual […]
Equifax, Inc. continues to draw attention from market strategists as demand for comprehensive credit data remains central to consumer financing, government programs and commercial lending. The Atlanta-based company, founded in 1899 as Retail Credit Company, operates on a global scale and supplies information and analytical services that enable clients to evaluate risk, verify identities and […]
Kingston, Jamaica — Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning, marking what authorities say could be the most destructive weather event in the island’s history. Life-threatening conditions to begin Monday night The National Hurricane Center warns that hurricane-force […]
The National Basketball Association has initiated an extensive audit of wagering practices across all 30 franchises after a federal indictment alleged that confidential player information was leaked to gamblers. A league memo distributed on Monday outlines a multilayered plan that will scrutinize proposition bets, tighten injury-reporting procedures and expand the use of artificial intelligence to […]
The federal government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is poised to suspend nutrition assistance for millions of households and interrupt pay for air traffic controllers, adding new urgency to stalled negotiations on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted a notice stating that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be […]
Proceedings began Monday in a Paris criminal court against ten defendants charged with orchestrating a sustained campaign of online harassment aimed at France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron. Prosecutors allege that the group promoted false claims regarding her gender identity and suggested her marriage to President Emmanuel Macron amounted to pedophilia because of their 24-year age […]
Finnish packaging producer Metsä Board reported a comparable operating loss of €45.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, reversing the €41.9 million profit booked in the same period a year earlier. The swing into negative territory reflects lower sales, diminished paperboard deliveries and continued weakness in European and Asian pulp markets. Net sales fell […]
American Express reported its strongest quarterly revenue to date, lifted by affluent customer spending and recent upgrades to its premium cards. The performance prompted the company to tighten its full-year guidance and propelled the stock to an all-time high. Record figures for the third quarter The card issuer disclosed revenue of $18.43 billion for the three […]