Business & Economy · Nov 2, 2026
Conifer Health Solutions began a planned reduction affecting about 1,037 workers on November 2, 2026, the result of CommonSpirit Health exiting its stake and a contract with the revenue cycle vendor. The cuts underscore a broader wave of health industry workforce shifts as hospital systems and vendors restructure around automation and contractual changes.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 23, 2026
On October 23, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a coordinated national plan aiming to prevent kidney failure, expand treatment options such as home dialysis, and tighten accountability in the transplant system. Patient groups and industry responded with cautious support, while advocates say implementation will determine whether Americans see real change.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 21, 2026
Congress and the president moved this week to close a gap that lets romance scammers slip away: the Romance Scam Prevention Act requires online dating services to notify users if someone who messaged them has been banned for likely fraud, with platforms given one year to comply.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 17, 2026
The Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade reopened its streets for the annual two day celebration on October 17, 2026, bringing vendors, live music, and thousands of costumed visitors to one of Atlanta’s most distinctive neighborhoods.
Business & Economy · Oct 16, 2026
Speaking at the IMF-World Bank meetings on October 16, 2026, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized price stability while refusing to preview upcoming policy decisions, intensifying uncertainty over whether the Fed will raise rates again this month and how quickly it will tighten further.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 15, 2026
Medicare open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins today, October 15, giving more than 70 million beneficiaries until December 7 to review and change plans. CMS data show lower Medicare Advantage premiums for 2027 and shifting Part D costs that could change out of pocket exposure for many enrollees.
Business & Economy · Oct 14, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases September consumer price data on Oct. 14. Markets and retirees will use the reading to gauge near term Federal Reserve policy and to fix Social Security cost of living adjustments.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 10, 2026
Independent costume stores from Chicago to Omaha opened their doors on October 10 for the inaugural National Independent Costume Store Day, a new celebration organized by the National Costumers Association to spotlight local shops that supply Halloween, theater, cosplay and community events.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 8, 2026
The Washington Post rolled out Life Hax on October 8, 2026, pairing longtime advice columnist Carolyn Hax with rising voice Shane O’Neill for a weekly vodcast that will tackle thorny relationship and family dilemmas submitted by readers.
Business & Economy · Oct 8, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Oct 8 that additional interest rate increases will probably be needed to bring inflation back to 2 percent, while stressing flexibility on timing and leaving open the possibility of holding rates at the Fed’s October meeting. The remarks pushed markets to reassess the path of policy and sharpened focus on data between now and December.
Society & Lifestyle · Oct 5, 2026
A homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia turned deadly early Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four block area, killing two people and injuring 35 others. The attack has prompted urgent questions about crowd safety, policing in small towns, and the future of neighborhood celebrations.