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Banks Are Merging, so Where Does That Leave You? 10/27/2025 08:00pm • Banks are merging at a rapid clip, including ambitious moves by some of the country's larger institutions. Fifty-two bank deals were announced in the third quarter of this year, the most since 2021, according to S&P Global Intelligence data. Spurred in part by a favorable regulatory environment Does Long-Term Care Cover Assisted Living and Other Senior Living Expenses? 10/27/2025 08:00pm • For Laurie Craigen, the realities of senior medical costs hit hard when her grandmother needed hospice care. "It was a stressful time for the family because we were trying to figure out how to keep her comfortable and at home without running out of funds," recalls Craigen, an associate professor in 7 Ways to Support Your Child's Transition from Elementary to Middle School 10/27/2025 08:00pm • When kids move from elementary to middle school, they go through enormous developmental changes ranging from physical and emotional to cognitive and social. Adolescence is the largest period of growth since the time leading up to the age of 2. Although the timeline for physical changes varies widely 7 Best Money Market Funds to Buy for 2025 10/27/2025 08:00pm • Gone are the days when investors could throw a dart at a list of money market funds and reliably earn a 5% low-risk yield. In September, the Federal Reserve made yet another 25-basis-point, or 0.25-percentage-point, cut to its policy interest rate, and it's expected to do so again at its October mee 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds 10/27/2025 08:00pm • It's hard to keep track of all the policy changes in Washington, D.C., these days, but a prominent shift in 2025 has been a change in approach to social responsibility programs. Immediately after taking office, President Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris climate agreement and declared an "energy Social Security in 2026: Experts Weigh in on How the Trump Administration's Plans Could Reshape Retirement 10/27/2025 08:00pm • Few government programs have had the impact of Social Security. Each year, its payments help lift 22 million Americans -- mostly seniors -- out of poverty, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. "Social Security is a bedrock of this nation," says Frank Garcia, a registered Social S Democrats set January deadline for states to apply for early 2028 primary contests 10/27/2025 07:56pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Not even a year out from the last presidential election, the Democratic National Committee has begun setting up a framework for the party's next round of presidential primary elections, which could upend the early-voting calendar yet again. The Rules and Bylaws Committee of t Browns go into bye week with myriad problems to solve on offense 10/27/2025 07:53pm • Besides Myles Garrett setting a franchise single-game record with five sacks, the Cleveland Browns' only solace from Sunday’s 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots is that they have extra time to fix their myriad problems. The Browns (2-6) have a bye this week before the second half of the season Chiefs continue to weigh massive Arrowhead renovation or new domed stadium in Kansas or Missouri 10/27/2025 07:11pm • KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are continuing to work on stadium options on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, one of which would be a massive renovation of aging Arrowhead Stadium and the other a new domed stadium capable of hosting major events. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt declined to Sports on TV for Tuesday, Oct. 28 10/27/2025 06:55pm • (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Tuesday, Oct. 28 COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY 6 p.m. ACCN — Maryland at Virginia COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — James Madison at Texas St. ESPNU — UTEP at Kennesaw St. COLLEGE GOLF 3 p.m. GOLF — The 2025 East Lake Cup: Second Round, Ea Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads 10/27/2025 06:47pm • The Republican governor of Indiana said Monday he’s scheduling a special session to redraw congressional boundaries after weeks of pressure to back President Donald Trump’s bid to add more winnable seats with midcycle redistricting. Trump has pressed Republicans to draw new maps that give the pa Saints coach Kellen Moore is considering changes to starters on offense 10/27/2025 06:29pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints rookie coach Kellen Moore planned to spend the early part of this week re-evaluating who should be playing most of the snaps on offense at multiple positions — including at quarterback. Tied for the NFL’s worst record at 1-7, the Saints have little to lose by looking Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones fuel surprising start, but Colts not taking anything for granted 10/27/2025 06:19pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor seems to hit a new milestone every week. Daniel Jones is in the throes of his best season, and the Indianapolis Colts have the NFL's best record through eight games. Surprised? Many prognosticators considered this team to be one of the league's worst two months AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maine on Election Day 10/27/2025 06:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine voters will decide a pair of high-profile ballot measures addressing elections and gun violence in a statewide referendum election next week. Question 1 would make several changes to the state’s voting procedures, most notably requiring voters to present photo identificat The Latest: Trump in Tokyo to meet with Japan’s newly elected, first female leader, Sanae Takaichi 10/27/2025 05:54pm • U.S. President Donald Trump is in Japan and preparing to meet with the country’s newly elected, ultraconservative leader. It's one of the busiest days of his Asia trip, which will include speaking to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier and mingling with business leaders. Just days after taking