Scott Lance

Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12, 2026. Federal offices, banks and regular mail services will close, while stock markets remain open and local observances differ.

Oct 12, 2026

Delta CEO Ed Bastian rejected claims that personal tensions influenced Delta's decision to choose Amazon Leo over SpaceX's Starlink for planned aircraft Wi-Fi installations.

Oct 12, 2026

This guide compares YouTube Premium and Disney+, examining everyday benefits, Hulu's changing role, regional availability and the subscription details consumers should verify before purchasing.

Oct 12, 2026

About 20.8 million eligible Medicare beneficiaries are receiving a one-off $90 rebate to help offset higher Part B premiums, with payments arriving by deposit or cheque.

Oct 11, 2026

Adidas has sued Australian fashion label White Fox, alleging clothing featuring four parallel stripes and related advertising could mislead consumers and trade on its trademark reputation.

Oct 09, 2026

SpaceX shares have climbed above $170 after a strong post-listing run, but analysts disagree sharply over whether AI, Starlink and Starship justify the company's enormous valuation.

Oct 07, 2026

Oil prices rose after new Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure revived supply concerns, while recovering Gulf exports, thin inventories and a severe diesel shortage kept markets volatile.

Oct 07, 2026

Australian mentalist Andy Nunn argues that humility, active listening and a willingness to admit mistakes can make people more attractive, trusted and effective at work and home.

Oct 07, 2026

Elon Musk's estimated fortune has risen above $1 trillion after SpaceX and Tesla shares rallied, though his wealth remains highly vulnerable to market volatility.

Oct 07, 2026

Charlotte police stopped two men travelling along South Tryon Street on a love seat balanced across two Lime scooters, then warned about the stunt's safety risks.

Oct 06, 2026

Sydney's crowded removalist market offers residents many choices, but comparing independent reviews, insurance, accreditation and detailed quotes can help reduce moving risks.

Oct 06, 2026

Shivon Zilis said Elon Musk ended their relationship without warning, describing a painful one-week shift while expressing gratitude for their four children and hope for amicable co-parenting.

Oct 03, 2026

Investors are looking beyond major technology companies for potential beneficiaries of AI spending, with 10 stocks spanning memory chips, infrastructure, networking and services.

Oct 03, 2026

US employers added 29,000 jobs in September, well below forecasts, while unemployment rose to 4.2%, prompting investors to reduce expectations of another Federal Reserve rate rise.

Oct 02, 2026

Nike has launched Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe as the sportswear giant seeks renewed momentum amid falling shares, weak sales and investor scrutiny of its turnaround strategy.

Oct 02, 2026

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will co-lead a 120-day Pentagon review of future warfare, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics and space capabilities.

Oct 01, 2026

Previously unseen footage by Swiss aid worker Kathi Zellweger offers a rare, decades-long view of North Korea, documenting famine, humanitarian work, daily life and changes in Pyongyang.

Oct 01, 2026

The UN General Assembly has endorsed a non-binding, African-led resolution promoting equal-area map projections such as Equal Earth to better represent the size of continents.

Oct 01, 2026

Iran has received a US response to its proposal to end the war, while negotiations remain uncertain amid continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and new sanctions.

Oct 01, 2026

A New York Times analysis of Kansas court records found Senator Roger Marshall and his former obstetrics practice sued more than 700 patients, including 81 later arrested after missing court dates.

Oct 01, 2026

Citadel founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest individual gift in US higher education, including $2 billion for a Miami campus.

Oct 01, 2026

Elon Musk predicted that advanced robots and AI could create universal high incomes and make money less important, while urging young people to build broad knowledge to direct machines effectively.

Sep 30, 2026

Samsung and five affiliates will invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a KKR-backed platform developing AI data centres, power infrastructure, fibre networks and energy storage.

Sep 29, 2026

Bill Gates says advanced AI could amplify terrorist or hostile-state attacks and urges federal safeguards, monitoring and logging, while Mark Zuckerberg backs company-led safety measures.

Sep 28, 2026

Women represented 64% of Pornhub visitors from the Philippines in the platform's 2025 Year in Review, the highest share reported among countries, although the data has important limitations.

Sep 28, 2026

Chipotle's first Asian restaurant has attracted long queues in Seoul, but competition, pricing and repeat demand will determine whether its Korean expansion becomes a scalable regional model.

Sep 28, 2026

South Korea's four largest entertainment agencies have seen their shares fall over six months despite strong global K-pop activity, highlighting concerns about artist concentration and profitability.

Sep 27, 2026

Renault has unveiled a 270bhp electric concept inspired by the classic 8 Gordini, featuring rear-wheel drive and rally styling, but the two-seat coupe is not planned for production.

Sep 27, 2026

A Harris Poll of 2,136 US adults found Gen Z was most likely to identify as religious while also embracing practices including manifestation, meditation, astrology and tarot.

Sep 26, 2026