The Saturday Essay

A ‘Flood-the-Zone Strategy’

Ahead of the midterms, the Justice Department has issued a flurry of actions. Almost all target Democrats and Trump critics.

Why is Gen X freaking out as retirement nears? Sobering numbers tell the story

NFL CTE study

A new study estimates 75% of NFL players who died in recent years had signs of CTE. Experts weigh in.

Trillionaire Elon Musk is trying to swing the midterms in Texas with an unprecedented spending spree — and it may cost him.

Nasdaq-100 futures dip as Alphabet shares sell off after earnings report: Live updates

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Anti-fascist activists say they’ve hacked DHS and created a database of more than 40,000 employees — including undercover ICE agents

Petrol drivers face threat of stealth tax raid to boost EVs

COST OF COMFORT

The income Americans need to retire well in each state

BREAKING NEWS

Feds launch 'aggressive criminal investigation' into Alaska ballot

What happened when Russell Brand took the stand at rape and sexual assault trial

Alphabet sinks 9% as it holds 2026 capex unchanged, expects significant increase in 2027

What's next for Benjamin Netanyahu? The latest on Israel's elections

Doordash's deal to buy Instacart coming as early as Thursday morning, sources tell CNBC

Breaking News

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is planning to wind down in a stunning collapse of one of America’s most prominent white shoe law firms.

Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation closed after accidental overdose