https://www.newsunc.com/ What changed in the news since you last looked. en-us Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:47:39 +0000 https://www.newsunc.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-set-abu-dhabi-talks-the-first-since-february/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/russia-and-ukraine-set-abu-dhabi-talks-the-first-since-february/ World Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:30:00 +0000 The Kremlin confirmed the November 10-11 talks as Russian strikes killed dozens overnight, including 33 at a school used as an aid center, Ukrainian… https://www.newsunc.com/world/qatar-says-u-s-and-iran-are-reviewing-proposals-as-strikes-continue/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/qatar-says-u-s-and-iran-are-reviewing-proposals-as-strikes-continue/ World Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:30:00 +0000 U.S. forces hit air-defense sites on Iran's Qeshm island overnight in what an official called defensive strikes. An Iranian official said the two sides… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/record-high-water-widens-the-pch-bluff-crack-at-crystal-cove/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/record-high-water-widens-the-pch-bluff-crack-at-crystal-cove/ Weather & climate Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:10:00 +0000 Southbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway are partly closed between Reef Point Drive and Irvine Cove Drive while Caltrans stabilizes a 360-foot fracture… https://www.newsunc.com/world/taiwan-tracks-49-chinese-military-flights-in-a-day-as-drills-begin/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/taiwan-tracks-49-chinese-military-flights-in-a-day-as-drills-begin/ World Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000 China has not announced exercises, but Taiwanese analysts called the surge 'gray zone' pressure as November and December, the PLA's peak drill season… https://www.newsunc.com/world/cyclone-murasu-hits-india-s-andhra-pradesh-coast-a-week-after-cyclone/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/cyclone-murasu-hits-india-s-andhra-pradesh-coast-a-week-after-cyclone/ World Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The severe cyclonic storm came ashore near Ongole with winds of 100 to 110 km/h. More than 180,000 people were moved to safety in Andhra Pradesh and… https://www.newsunc.com/health/new-york-reports-its-first-measles-death-in-more-than-30-years/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/new-york-reports-its-first-measles-death-in-more-than-30-years/ Health Tue, 03 Nov 2026 02:00:00 +0000 New York has recorded 178 measles cases this year. All 15 in Lewis County, where the child lived, were in unvaccinated people. https://www.newsunc.com/health/washington-resident-dies-of-bird-flu-the-first-u-s-death-this-year/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/washington-resident-dies-of-bird-flu-the-first-u-s-death-this-year/ Health Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0000 The Yakima County resident had underlying conditions and was exposed at a dairy with infected cattle. The CDC found no changes in the virus that would… https://www.newsunc.com/politics-government/midterm-elections-are-tuesday-with-congress-and-36-governorships-at/ https://www.newsunc.com/politics-government/midterm-elections-are-tuesday-with-congress-and-36-governorships-at/ Politics & government Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Every House seat, 35 of 100 Senate seats and governor's races in 36 states are on the ballot November 3. Here's what's being decided and where to find… https://www.newsunc.com/courts/supreme-court-opens-its-november-sitting-including-a-colorado-preschool/ https://www.newsunc.com/courts/supreme-court-opens-its-november-sitting-including-a-colorado-preschool/ Courts Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:25:00 +0000 The justices hear seven cases over nine days, starting with a federal prisoner's challenge over early-release credits and, on Tuesday, Catholic… https://www.newsunc.com/world/bulgaria-elects-iliana-iotova-its-first-elected-female-president/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/bulgaria-elects-iliana-iotova-its-first-elected-female-president/ World Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:20:00 +0000 The acting president won Sunday's runoff with about 58 percent against Andrey Gyurov, after a first round with record-low turnout. https://www.newsunc.com/world/youth-protests-across-germany-turn-violent-in-frankfurt/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/youth-protests-across-germany-turn-violent-in-frankfurt/ World Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0000 Organizers said about 120,000 people marched in 34 cities against living costs, education cuts and compulsory military service. Police called the main… https://www.newsunc.com/science-tech/nasa-s-quiet-supersonic-x-59-marks-a-year-of-flight-tests/ https://www.newsunc.com/science-tech/nasa-s-quiet-supersonic-x-59-marks-a-year-of-flight-tests/ Science & tech Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:10:00 +0000 The experimental jet has flown about 40 times and reached Mach 1.53, and it's heading to Florida for a public expo before its quiet-boom tests over… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/ftc-and-nine-states-sue-toast-over-hidden-restaurant-fees/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/ftc-and-nine-states-sue-toast-over-hidden-restaurant-fees/ Economy & business Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000 The complaint says the restaurant software company added unauthorized charges and add-ons, hid a $150-a-month cancellation fee and quietly charged diners… https://www.newsunc.com/health/ftc-warns-25-health-plan-marketers-as-open-enrollment-begins/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/ftc-warns-25-health-plan-marketers-as-open-enrollment-begins/ Health Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000 With open enrollment underway, the Federal Trade Commission said October 29 that its staff are sending warning letters to 25 companies that market… https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/california-s-crab-opener-saturday-comes-with-a-trap-ban-and-a-closure/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/california-s-crab-opener-saturday-comes-with-a-trap-ban-and-a-closure/ U.S. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:05:00 +0000 Recreational Dungeness crabbing opens November 7, but only with hoop nets and snares, and not at all north of Fort Bragg because of domoic acid. The… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/i-bonds-now-pay-5-51-percent-the-best-fixed-rate-since-2006/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/i-bonds-now-pay-5-51-percent-the-best-fixed-rate-since-2006/ Economy & business Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:40:00 +0000 The Treasury set a 1.40 percent fixed rate for I bonds bought from November through April, on top of inflation. Existing bonds get the new inflation rate… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/the-season-s-first-big-mountain-snow-hits-the-west-this-weekend/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/the-season-s-first-big-mountain-snow-hits-the-west-this-weekend/ Weather & climate Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:20:00 +0000 Up to 18 inches in the Sierra high country and Colorado's San Juans and up to two feet in Utah's Cottonwood Canyons, with chain controls and difficult… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/hatteras-island-reopens-to-visitors-and-its-campgrounds-are-open-again/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/hatteras-island-reopens-to-visitors-and-its-campgrounds-are-open-again/ Weather & climate Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000 Dare County lifted the visitor evacuation Thursday as NC 12 reopened at Pea Island, a day ahead of the state's target. Frisco and Cape Point campgrounds… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/the-economy-grew-3-4-percent-but-inflation-is-outrunning-paychecks/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/the-economy-grew-3-4-percent-but-inflation-is-outrunning-paychecks/ Economy & business Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000 Third-quarter growth sped up, while the Fed's favorite inflation gauge rose to 3.6 percent and income after taxes and inflation fell in September. https://www.newsunc.com/health/aca-open-enrollment-for-2027-starts-sunday-with-a-possibly-earlier/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/aca-open-enrollment-for-2027-starts-sunday-with-a-possibly-earlier/ Health Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0000 To be covered on January 1, pick a plan by December 15 on HealthCare.gov. Whether you can still enroll into January depends on your state, and reports… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/flash-flood-watches-cover-southwest-hiking-country-through-friday/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/flash-flood-watches-cover-southwest-hiking-country-through-friday/ Weather & climate Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0000 Tropical moisture is bringing storms to Big Bend, the Guadalupe and Davis mountains, Sedona's canyons, the Superstitions and New Mexico burn scars. Stay… https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/ftc-orders-airlines-uber-and-walmart-to-explain-personalized-pricing/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/ftc-orders-airlines-uber-and-walmart-to-explain-personalized-pricing/ U.S. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Nine companies must show whether they charge different people different prices based on personal data. It's a study, not an accusation, and here's what… https://www.newsunc.com/world/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-will-step-down-in-february-months-early/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-will-step-down-in-february-months-early/ World Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 She leaves on February 7, about nine months before her term ends, as the bank held rates steady. European leaders begin choosing her successor now. https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/the-fed-holds-rates-steady-but-two-officials-wanted-a-hike/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/the-fed-holds-rates-steady-but-two-officials-wanted-a-hike/ Economy & business Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000 The federal funds range stays at 3.75 to 4 percent, so card, home equity and savings rates shouldn't move much. The two dissents point to inflation… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/king-tides-flood-orange-and-san-diego-coasts-through-thursday/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/king-tides-flood-orange-and-san-diego-coasts-through-thursday/ Weather & climate Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0000 The Weather Service warns of significant coastal flooding at late-morning high tides, with an atmospheric river due this weekend. Beach lots, bike paths… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-checkout-overcharges/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/ftc-and-20-states-sue-dollar-general-over-checkout-overcharges/ Economy & business Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The complaint alleges the chain routinely charged more at checkout than its shelf labels and ads, ignoring tens of thousands of complaints. Here is how to… https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/ftc-sues-passport-sites-it-says-posed-as-the-government/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/ftc-sues-passport-sites-it-says-posed-as-the-government/ U.S. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000 The agency alleges GovAssist and Entry bought Google ads for searches like "passport renewal" and charged travelers for help they could get from the State… https://www.newsunc.com/health/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-passes-9-700-cases-and-reaches-kenya-and-nigeria/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-passes-9-700-cases-and-reaches-kenya-and-nigeria/ Health Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 The outbreak of Bundibugyo virus, one of the Ebola viruses, has killed more than 4,600 people since May. WHO calls the risk very high in Congo but low… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/mortgage-rates-dip-to-7-32-percent-as-the-10-year-falls-below-5/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/mortgage-rates-dip-to-7-32-percent-as-the-10-year-falls-below-5/ Economy & business Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000 Freddie Mac's 30-year average fell from 7.40 percent. A day later, a rush into Treasurys pushed the 10-year yield to its lowest close in more than a month. https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/most-yellowstone-roads-and-three-entrances-close-november-1/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/most-yellowstone-roads-and-three-entrances-close-november-1/ U.S. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000 Saturday, October 31, is the last day to drive most of the park this year. Only the North-to-Northeast road through Lamar Valley stays open all winter. https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/drought-closes-most-washington-coast-rivers-to-fishing-saturday/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/drought-closes-most-washington-coast-rivers-to-fishing-saturday/ Weather & climate Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The Chehalis, Humptulips, Willapa and Naselle systems, the Copalis and Moclips, and Marine Areas 2-1 and 2-2 close October 24. The Dungeness opens Friday… https://www.newsunc.com/science-tech/white-nose-syndrome-reaches-glacier-national-park-s-bats/ https://www.newsunc.com/science-tech/white-nose-syndrome-reaches-glacier-national-park-s-bats/ Science & tech Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0000 The fungal disease that has killed millions of bats was confirmed on the park's east side, a first for Glacier County. A vaccine trial there is under way. https://www.newsunc.com/world/france-s-10-year-borrowing-cost-tops-5-percent-a-first-since-2002/ https://www.newsunc.com/world/france-s-10-year-borrowing-cost-tops-5-percent-a-first-since-2002/ World Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 The yield on France's 10-year government bond rose above 5 percent on Wednesday, October 21, for the first time since 2002, Euronews reported, a sign of… https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/older-adults-reported-3-billion-in-fraud-losses-last-year-ftc-says/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/older-adults-reported-3-billion-in-fraud-losses-last-year-ftc-says/ U.S. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Reported losses have risen about fivefold since 2020, driven by very large individual losses. Investment scams, often started on social media, topped $1… https://www.newsunc.com/health/proposed-rules-would-narrow-who-gets-aca-premium-tax-credits-from-2027/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/proposed-rules-would-narrow-who-gets-aca-premium-tax-credits-from-2027/ Health Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000 Treasury and the IRS would limit the credit to citizens, nationals and certain lawfully present noncitizens, and add verification for advance payments.… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/cape-hatteras-closes-and-dare-county-orders-visitors-off-hatteras-island/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/cape-hatteras-closes-and-dare-county-orders-visitors-off-hatteras-island/ Weather & climate Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Campgrounds, off-road ramps and visitor facilities shut at noon Saturday ahead of a long coastal storm with 45 to 55 mph gusts, overwash and flooding. https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/inflation-rose-to-3-7-percent-in-september-as-gas-prices-jumped/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/inflation-rose-to-3-7-percent-in-september-as-gas-prices-jumped/ Economy & business Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Gasoline was up 9.1 percent in the month and 34.2 percent from a year earlier, accounting for more than half of September's increase. https://www.newsunc.com/health/kenya-confirms-its-first-imported-ebola-case-as-congo-passes-8-700/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/kenya-confirms-its-first-imported-ebola-case-as-congo-passes-8-700/ Health Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Kenya confirmed an imported case in a patient who had traveled from Congo through Uganda and died on October 5, WHO said October 8; contact tracing began… https://www.newsunc.com/courts/supreme-court-opens-its-term-with-boulder-s-climate-suit-against-oil/ https://www.newsunc.com/courts/supreme-court-opens-its-term-with-boulder-s-climate-suit-against-oil/ Courts Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The justices are weighing whether federal law blocks state-law claims seeking damages from energy companies for climate change. The term ahead includes… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/hiring-slowed-to-29-000-jobs-in-september-unemployment-rose-to-4-2/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/hiring-slowed-to-29-000-jobs-in-september-unemployment-rose-to-4-2/ Economy & business Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Employment changed little across major industries. August's gain was revised down to 133,000, and wage growth slowed again. https://www.newsunc.com/health/ebola-reaches-a-seventh-congo-province-raising-cross-border-risk/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/ebola-reaches-a-seventh-congo-province-raising-cross-border-risk/ Health Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 As of September 23, Congo had reported 7,890 confirmed cases, including 3,799 deaths, WHO said September 25. Two new health zones were affected: Bulu, in… https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/hackers-claim-they-stole-fbi-employee-data-and-the-bureau-investigates/ https://www.newsunc.com/u-s/hackers-claim-they-stole-fbi-employee-data-and-the-bureau-investigates/ U.S. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 The ShinyHunters group posted a 5,000-line sample with names, home addresses and Social Security numbers. Reuters partly verified it; the FBI said it was… https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/typhoon-dujuan-kills-at-least-four-in-japan-with-six-missing/ https://www.newsunc.com/weather-climate/typhoon-dujuan-kills-at-least-four-in-japan-with-six-missing/ Weather & climate Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Typhoon Dujuan killed at least four people and injured 22 in Japan, while six people remained missing after landslides, according to reports compiled on… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/fed-raises-rates-for-the-first-time-since-2023-and-signals-another/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/fed-raises-rates-for-the-first-time-since-2023-and-signals-another/ Economy & business Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 The unanimous quarter-point increase takes the federal funds range to 3.75 to 4 percent. Most officials expect one more hike before the end of the year. https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/inflation-held-at-3-4-percent-in-august/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/inflation-held-at-3-4-percent-in-august/ Economy & business Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Prices excluding food and energy were up 2.4 percent from a year earlier. https://www.newsunc.com/health/congo-s-ebola-toll-passes-3-200-deaths-as-the-outbreak-keeps-growing/ https://www.newsunc.com/health/congo-s-ebola-toll-passes-3-200-deaths-as-the-outbreak-keeps-growing/ Health Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 As of September 7, Congo had reported 6,757 confirmed cases, including 3,267 deaths, across 61 health zones in six provinces, WHO said September 10. WHO… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/european-central-bank-raises-rates-again-as-energy-prices-push/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/european-central-bank-raises-rates-again-as-energy-prices-push/ Economy & business Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The quarter-point increase lifts the ECB's deposit rate to 2.50 percent, its second hike this year after June. https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/employers-added-162-000-jobs-in-august-well-above-forecasts/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/employers-added-162-000-jobs-in-august-well-above-forecasts/ Economy & business Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000 The unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent. Economists had expected about 53,000 to 65,000 jobs after a weak July. https://www.newsunc.com/politics-government/stopgap-funding-bill-signed-pushing-the-shutdown-deadline-to-december-11/ https://www.newsunc.com/politics-government/stopgap-funding-bill-signed-pushing-the-shutdown-deadline-to-december-11/ Politics & government Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 The House passed the bill 370-48 under fast-track rules, keeping agencies funded at current levels past October 1 and setting up a new deadline after the… https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/japan-spent-a-record-15-4-trillion-defending-the-yen-in-a-month/ https://www.newsunc.com/economy-business/japan-spent-a-record-15-4-trillion-defending-the-yen-in-a-month/ Economy & business Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 The Finance Ministry's figures for July 30 to August 26 are the largest monthly intervention on record, about $96 billion.