09/15/2026

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement with States Over Child Safety

Social media company Meta has agreed to a nearly $17 billion settlement with a group of states. The agreement concerns the company's child safety practices. This development follows increased pressure on technology firms from global regulators.

Sep 15

Texas Court Hears Arguments in Surrogacy Dispute Over Newborn's Care

Sep 15

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review on Border Policy

Sep 15

Supreme Court Allows Temporary Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms

Sep 15

AI Data Centers Emerge as a Midterm Election Issue

Sep 15

ICE Reports Highest Monthly Arrest Total in July

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking the highest monthly total since the start of the Trump administration. Texas and Florida together accounted for approximately 20,000 of these arrests.

Sep 15

First Round NBA Playoff Matchups Set for 2026 Tournament

The 2026 NBA playoffs are underway. Eight first-round matchups began, featuring top teams from both conferences.

Sep 15

Swayman Shines in Playoff Opener, Bruins Secure Win

Sep 15

Mendoza Drafted First Overall by Raiders, Makes NFL History

Sep 15

NFL Draft: Scouts Project Top 10 Picks, Highlight Key Prospects

Sep 15

NBA Proposes Draft Lottery Reform

Sep 15

Some US Restaurants Eliminate Tipping, Adopt Service Charges

A growing number of US restaurants are moving away from traditional tipping systems. These establishments are instead incorporating service charges or increasing menu prices to cover staff wages.

Sep 15

Domestic Energy Bills Projected to Continue Rise, Government Faces Pressure

Sep 15

Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan

Sep 15

Canadian Trade Minister Emphasizes Bilateral Trade Deal Benefits

Sep 15

Canada Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Dispute

Sep 15

Supreme Court Receives New Petitions Regarding Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

The U.S. Supreme Court has received two new petitions asking it to review state laws mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. A Louisiana teacher argues the law violates the separation of church and state, while Texas families earlier challenged a similar measure.

Sep 15

Parents Seek Cost-Saving Strategies for School Year Expenses

Sep 15

Consumers Face Compounding Financial Pressures Amid Rising Costs

Sep 15

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

Sep 15

Maui Residents Face Lingering Health Issues Three Years Post-Wildfires

Sep 15

States Implement Strategies to Address Hospital Pricing

Sep 15

Psychiatrists Report Failures in Adult Support for Child Sex Abuse Survivors

Sep 15

Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Food Supply Contamination

Sep 15

The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving

When a task feels huge, your brain may not need more motivation—it needs a smaller target. Try naming the next physical action, not the entire project.

Sep 15

Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible

Sep 15

Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers

Sep 15

The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country

Sep 15

The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test

Sep 15

The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit

Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.

Sep 15

The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last

Sep 15

The Radical Skill of Paying Attention

Sep 15

The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due

Sep 15

Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again

Sep 15

U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Intensify Amidst Ongoing Tensions

The United States has implemented new sanctions targeting Iran, marking an escalation in economic pressure. These measures arrive after nearly six months of conflict and extended periods of previous sanctions. Analysts are examining the potential impact of this latest round of restrictions.

Sep 15

Global Government Debt Yields Rise

Sep 15

Canada Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Dispute

Sep 15

Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement in Youth Safety Lawsuit

Sep 15

States Sue USPS Over Mail-in Voting Order, Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Deal

Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, challenging a presidential order regarding mail-in voting. Separately, Iran indicated it would ban military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Oman to reopen the waterway progresses. The FDA also approved a new medication for pancreatic cancer.

Sep 15

Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years

Sep 15

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

Sep 15

White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals

Sep 15

United States Increases Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amidst Regional Incidents

Sep 15