NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are edging lower Monday after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer. The S&P 500 was down 0.3% in midday trading, though it's still close to its all-time high set a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 144 points, or...
The 49ers Suffer Another 4th-Quarter Collapse Under Coach Kyle Shanahan
SANTA CLARA — The defense wilted in the heat, the offense couldn't finish drives or protect the ball and the San Francisco 49ers blew another late lead to a division opponent in frustrating fashion. Brock Purdy threw two interceptions in the second half, Jordan Mason lost a fumble in the...
War Rages on Multiple Fronts as Israel Marks a Year Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack
RE'IM, Israel — Israelis held somber ceremonies Monday to mark a year since the deadliest attack in the country's history, a Hamas-led raid that shattered its sense of security and has since spiraled into wars on two fronts with no end in sight. Hamas marked the anniversary of its Oct....
Hurricane Milton Is Forecast to Become a Category 5 and Is Taking Aim at Florida
Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped...
New Analysis Suggests National Debt Could Increase Under Harris, but It Would Surge Under Trump
WASHINGTON — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's economic plans. The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt...
Dodger Stadium Fans Toss Balls and Trash on Field, Interrupt Padres’ Win That Evens NLDS
LOS ANGELES — Fans threw baseballs in the direction of San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar and then tossed trash that caused a lengthy delay before the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Sunday night to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece. Yu Darvish limited...
Verdugo’s Go-Ahead Single and Acrobatic Catch Lift Yankees Over Royals in ALDS Opener
NEW YORK — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener. New York's Gleyber...
Ohtani Hits Tying 3-Run Homer in Playoff Debut for the Dodgers in NLDS Win
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani rewrote the record book during his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, he's getting a chance to make more history in his highly anticipated playoff debut. Ohtani hit a tying, three-run homer with two outs in the second inning to help Los Angeles...
Taxpayers in 24 States Will Be Able to File Their Returns Directly With the IRS in 2025
WASHINGTON — The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. The federal tax collector's Direct File program, which allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software, will be open...
California Collects Millions in Stolen Wages, but Can’t Find Many Workers to Pay Them
Nearly a year after California settled a major wage theft case with The Cheesecake Factory, most of the money hasn't reached the workers, underscoring the state's challenges in helping employees get back pay. Only 42 of the former janitors who worked for the restaurant chain's contractors have received their cut...