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The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 14, with forecasts from the Senior Citizens League and AARP suggesting increases of 3.6% and 3.5%, respectively. If realized, average monthly benefits could rise by roughly $70, though final figures depend on upcoming inflation data.
Syria confirmed US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday, marking the first high-level contact in months. The meeting aimed to ease tensions after Israeli strikes and address mechanisms to prevent further conflict. Sources said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Mossad chief Roman Gofman, though the meeting was not officially confirmed.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told 'Face the Nation' that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, pushing back on President Trump's earlier claim. The statement comes as measles cases surge and two deaths were reported in Pennsylvania. The exchange highlighted a rare public split from a senior health official.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump led a lap and waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., streets on August 25. The race, celebrating America's 250th anniversary, was made possible by a Trump executive order fast-tracking permits. Roger Penske, a longtime Trump friend, said the event was 'terrific' and premier.
The National Park Service is celebrating its 110th birthday on Aug. 25 by waiving entrance fees at all national parks for U.S. citizens and residents. The free day is part of National Park Week, which runs Aug. 22-30, and includes themed days and a Google doodle featuring Yellowstone. Future free admission dates in 2026 are also announced.
KATSEYE's EP 'WILD' debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 170,000 equivalent album units, marking the group's first chart-topper and the biggest week for an all-woman group since 2014. Phoebe Bridgers' 'Lost Weekend' bows at No. 2.
AI-generated images and videos of Dr Seuss’s Cat in the Hat have gone viral, prompting police in the UK and Ireland to confirm the sightings are fake. Despite the debunking, some teenagers say they are scared to go out at night, while officials urge the public to verify online police updates.
A Lowy Institute report warns commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could start as early as 2027, driven by US-China competition for critical minerals and lacking international guardrails. Pacific nations face a dilemma between economic benefits and potential ecological damage, with Australia urged to play a more active role.
Pakistan is positioning itself as a key Middle East diplomatic player, with Army Chief Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran and a trilateral defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The moves signal Islamabad’s ambition to mediate US-Iran tensions and expand its strategic partnerships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden handed Julien Alfred her first loss of the season, winning the women's 100m at the Silesia Diamond League in a season's best 10.78 seconds, while Oblique Seville stormed to victory in the men's sprint with a meet record 9.83. Alison Dos Santos produced the sixth-fastest 400m hurdles time ever, and Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.20m for pole vault gold.
Michael Burry has sold his Alibaba stake, moving funds into JD.com, and says he won't buy back unless the stock falls by half. His comments follow Alibaba's plan to raise $10.2 billion via a share sale to fund AI investments, a move he criticizes as dilutive.
Greg Norman, LIV Golf's founder, says he'd rather see the league end than continue in a diminished form after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing. The league faces an uncertain future with player departures, unpaid bills, and a potential rescue deal that hinges on star player commitments.
Norway's King Harald V, 89, experienced a deterioration in his health over the weekend while receiving treatment at Oslo University Hospital, according to the royal palace. He remains hospitalized with a bacterial blood infection, has responded to antibiotics, and his condition is stable. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent amid the 89-year-old monarch's ongoing health challenges.
A New York Times report alleges that hundreds of wild horses have been sold to slaughter since President Trump took office, with some purchased for as little as $25 and resold to Canadian slaughterhouses for $750. The Bureau of Land Management denies selling to slaughterhouses, but advocates are calling for action.
President Donald Trump's weight has increased to 238 pounds, prompting warnings from doctors about health risks. White House physicians have advised him to improve his diet and exercise, while officials point to his energy and stamina.
A new survey by the Center for Jewish Impact finds that 52% of Israelis are concerned about revealing their nationality abroad, with 41% changing their behavior since October 7. The study also highlights concerns about public diplomacy, with 70% calling Israeli efforts ineffective, while also showing optimism about improving Israel's global standing and social cohesion.
After trade talks collapsed, the US imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to vow matching retaliation. Both sides trade accusations, while businesses and politicians warn of economic and political consequences.
Anthropic’s flagship AI model Fable 5 has captured only about 11% of the company’s enterprise revenue, according to data from Ramp, as businesses favor cheaper, older models. Analysts attribute the slow adoption to high pricing and sufficient performance of existing alternatives, rather than the political controversy that derailed its launch.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, early testers of Apple's first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone Ultra, are impressed by its pocket-friendly design, hinge durability, and iPad-like app layouts. However, the device reportedly lacks a telephoto camera and replaces Face ID with Touch ID, features that could be sticking points given its expected price above $2,000 and launch around September 9.
Despite its global dominance, Amazon holds only a 6% share of Israelis' online orders, while Chinese platforms AliExpress, Temu, and Shein account for about 75%. Experts attribute the gap to Amazon's lack of local logistics and the unique challenges of Israel's small, crowded e-commerce market.