October 2026
Trump invokes Cold War era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining
President Donald Trump determined on Thursday that petroleum production, refining, and related activities are essential to national defense, a move that could open up U.S. funding for fossil fuel projects. Read more Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S. In a presidential memo, Trump also invoked part […]
Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
Taco Bell is sticking with longtime beverage supplier PepsiCo, even though sister chain KFC defected to Coca-Cola.
Judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit by Dec. 11: Reports
Trump’s lawyers had requested that his deposition be conducted between Jan. 11 and Jan. 22.
Cruise lines chase luxury travelers with suites for up to $25,000 a night
CNBC got a tour of the Regent Suite, a top-of-the-line offering on Regent’s Seven Seas Splendor that goes for $15,000 a night.
Spain accuses Trump ally Milei of ‘disgraceful’ election interference
Argentinia’s Javier Milei launched a barrage of insults at Spain’s left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on a visit to Madrid, calling on voters to oust him.
American Airlines forecasts bigger loss in 2026 on fuel spike, plans to slow growth next year
It’s the fourth major U.S. carrier to cut its 2026 forecast this month because of a spike in fuel costs.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering case
The investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration. But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.
James Talarico fires back at Elon Musk in Texas Senate race feud
Musk in September donated $158 million to a Republican Super PAC, which sent that cash to a PAC backing GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, Talarico’s opponent.
GM aims to develop vehicles in as little as two years with AI, software push
General Motors is targeting a roughly two-year vehicle development cycle as it expands its use of artificial intelligence, simulation and vehicle software.
U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.