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Finance · 8 October 2026

College Majors and Earnings: What Federal Aid Data Reveals

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A graphics‑driven analysis by Arfa Momin of federal aid recipients shows how a graduate’s major and alma mater influence earnings four years after graduation, while noting the study’s limited time frame.

Entertainment · 8 October 2026

Ted Lasso Finale: Zelda’s Coup, Roy’s Exit, and a Quiet Tribute to Anthony Head

Candy Voss, Washington desk

The season‑four finale wraps up with an In Memoriam card for the late Anthony Head, Zelda’s surprise takeover of the club, and Roy’s departure, leaving Ted’s next move wide open. Fans are left guessing what t…

Entertainment · 8 October 2026

Sony Turns Crunchyroll Into a Japanese Snack Factory with New Storyworks Division

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony has launched Crunchyroll Storyworks, a new unit led by 25‑year veteran Tohru Iokibe, to co‑create anime and live‑action adaptations in partnership with Japan’s creative ecosystem.

Science · 8 October 2026

Bacteria Joined the Human Exodus—Now Our Modern Diet’s the Unwanted Tourist

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Genetic studies show our ancestors carried trillions of gut bacteria across continents, but industrial diets are reshaping that ancient microbial convoy, with possible health consequences for modern societies.

Entertainment · 8 October 2026

Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ Turns Hollywood Into a Congressional Hearing with a Cast That Could Hack Your Popcorn Machine

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Aaron Sorkin’s follow‑up to ‘The Social Network’ stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong as Zuckerberg, and turns the fight against Meta into a sharp whistleblower thriller that feels like a con…

Business · 7 October 2026

Borrowing Costs Hit Near‑Three‑Year Highs for Mortgages, Cars and College Loans

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Mortgage rates are at their highest in almost three years, and the surge isn’t limited to homes – car loans and student‑loan borrowing costs have climbed to similar peaks, squeezing borrowers across the board.

World · 7 October 2026

Tennessee’s Lethal Injection Fiasco Leaves Death‑Row Inmate Awake, Speaking, and Handcuffed in Hospital

June Harrow, Washington desk

Christa Pike, a 50‑year‑old death‑row inmate, survived a botched lethal injection in Tennessee, regaining consciousness and speaking while under critical medical care.

Finance · 7 October 2026

S&P 500 Hits Record High as Rising Rates and Higher Oil Prices Fuel Rally

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The S&P 500 rose 0.6% on Tuesday, surpassing its August peak and taking year‑to‑date gains above 14%, amid higher interest rates and elevated oil prices.

Technology · 7 October 2026

Google Seeks to Plug Data‑Center Gaps with a 20‑Year Nuclear Pact

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Tech giant Google inks a two‑decade deal with Constellation to revamp six existing nuclear sites, a move that keeps energy firms squeezing every last watt from aging reactors while the country waits for new plants to l…