Datacenter and chip costs fueled sharp decrease in AI sector although non-AI stocks still had a strong showing
The latest shudder for stocks in the AI industry pulled markets lower worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May on worries about the war with Iran.
The S&P 500 fell 1.2% for its worst day since July, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 2.6%. The weakness for tech stocks was so overwhelming that it masked strength for the rest of the US market, in which the majority of stocks actually rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 11 points, or less than 0.1%.
The author (in blue) with her family as they hiked in Konnevesi National Park in Finland.
Courtesy of Emese Maczko.
My husband and I enjoy hiking, but our kids, 7 and 10, often complain along the way.
On a visit to Finland, we went hiking with a guide, and my kids were engaged the whole time.
It encouraged me to change a few things about the way I approach and plan family hikes.
It was an hour into our hike through Southern Konnevesi National Park in Finland, and neither of my 7- and 10-year-old daughters was complaining. It was glorious.
Normally, within the first hour, I would have already heard the question "How much longer?" One of them would also declare, "It's boring. We're just walking."
So what was different about this hike? Why weren't they complaining? It's because I took a different approach to this hike than I have with past ones — and it worked. Here's what I did.
A stranger motivated them more than I ever could
For this hike, we had a local guide with us, and my kids hung on her every word. They were asking questions non-stop and following her down the trail without a single complaint.
I almost laughed when I saw them literally stepping in her footprints and mimicking every move she made. This is not what my husband and I were accustomed to.
When she leaned on a rock to hear "the whispers of the forest," my kids did the same. When she found edible berries, my kids rushed there to try them first.
I do my best to make hikes interesting for my kids, but I am also a first-time visitor to most of the places we explore. No matter how much I research beforehand, I usually can't predict what they will find interesting along the trail. By contrast, this local guide knew exactly how to keep them excited, which kept them moving along.
Having a job kept them interested
I also noticed that the guide occasionally gave them "crucial" jobs along the trail. Who could find the next patch of berries, who could spot mushrooms growing on a log, or who could hear a bird singing?
When we are alone, I try to do these things too, but I cannot always answer the questions that ultimately follow: "Are these berries edible?" "What kind of mushroom is that?" or "Which bird is singing?"
I know my kids are naturally curious, but I wondered why my kids seem uninterested when it's just us. I began to realize they stopped asking me questions because they knew I didn't always have answers. Since our guide did this time, they asked her. They were eager to learn.
I tailored the goal to their needs
I also noticed they had not asked the dreaded question, "How much longer?" Not even once on our 2.5-mile hike.
I kept thinking about my usual responses. I say things like, "Look at the beautiful forest. Just enjoy the view and breathe in the fresh air," or, "Come on, we're almost there. It'll be worth it when we arrive."
Kids care about what's happening in the next five minutes in a way that's different from how my husband and I approach things. I was expecting them to hike like adults, getting from one point to the next. If they can discover something new at every step, they will relish the journey and won't feel time passing slowly. That's something I'm planning to incorporate into our future family hikes.
On a different trip, we tried forest bathing with a local guide in Austria, which lasted over three hours. When it ended, my kids frowned and said, "That was so short. Can we keep going?"
We allow time for free play along the way
After these experiences, I became much more careful about which trails I choose when hiking with my kids.
I know now that the best trails for my kids are the ones that offer exciting experiences along the way: a lake where kids can swim with tadpoles, a stream to cross, or rocks to scramble over.
I've also learned not to rush the stops. My daughters love spending time throwing rocks into a lake, sending leaf rafts down a stream, balancing on fallen logs, building hearts from flowers, or watching frogs or insects.
The biggest change for me has been to stop measuring a hike's success by how far we get and start measuring it by how much fun we had.
In Finland, I realized my kids already enjoy hiking. They just enjoy different things during a hike than I do as an adult. I should never forget that sometimes the part they remember most has nothing to do with the trail itself.
Packed with meats, cheeses and festive bites, this sweet and savory Halloween charcuterie board arrives ready to serve. Take advantage of free overnight delivery.
This 5-foot-tall decorative skeleton has many different decor possibilities. Set it up in your yard, take a picture with it in the pumpkin patch or lay it out on a long table to arrange your charcuterie board around it.
Make Halloween entertaining stress free with this limited-edition mummy-shaped brie that arrives ready to bake and cooks in 20 to 25 minutes. It's filled with cranberries, orange, pecans and brown sugar for a sweet and savory bite.
No baking required: Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Halloween dessert board, filled with cookies, candies, chocolates, brownies and plenty of other sweets.
Glow-in-the-dark fun
Keep the Halloween vibes going with interactive games and surprises for the whole party.
Practice more than 100 tricks with the ZipString Aracna, which launches and retracts a glowing loop of string that looks like spider webs for superhero-inspired fun. Our managing editor brought these home to her kids, who couldn't stop playing with them.
Get into the Halloween spirit with these orange and white roses. Perfectly on theme, they come printed with an adorable "Boo!" message and a ghost drawing, offering a fun alternative to a traditional bouquet. Enjoy 25% sitewide when you use the code SHOPSALE.
Trade bright blooms for dramatic black roses that fit right in with your haunting decor. Place them all around the room for an instant chilling Halloween vibe.
Make drinks interactive: Place food-safe syringes filled with juice or fruit punch beside plastic measuring cups filled with lemonade, sparkling water and other beverages so guests can customize their own Halloween potions.
Plan an activity: Have a hands-on party game available for kids or guests who want a break from the food table.
Mix homemade and ready-made treats: Pair easy snacks like mummy hot dogs with prepared charcuterie and dessert boards.
A friend and teammate of Tiger Woods revealed the 50-year-old wants to get back to golf early next year following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence.
Woods completed a rehab stint in Switzerland after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence as well as two other misdemeanors in Florida. He entered a plea deal in September where his charges were reduced.
Now home, Woods appears like he’s ready to golf once again, as fellow PGA Tour Pro Jason Kisner alluded to him being back with his TGL squad, Jupiter Links.
"Obviously, I’m not on the team anymore," Kisner told the "Fore Play" podcast, where he serves as co-host. "I had a two-year contract with Jupiter Links. …Tiger wants to play and then they wanted to sign Keith Mitchell, which is totally fine with me. It gives me a chance to hang out in January and February instead of flying back and forth to Palm Beach every Monday."
Kisner said that he spoke with Rob McNamara, Woods’ longtime friend and business partner, via text, where he explained what the 15-time major winner has planned for the 2027 TGL schedule.
"[Rob] texted me a long text last week, I think. Just telling me what they did on their decisions, how they were moving around and what players were going to do and that Tiger wanted to play a full schedule. I mean, we talked about it at the end of the season obviously."
Kisner also believes that Woods will play in regular tournaments: the Hero World Challenge, which is the annual tournament hosted by Woods to benefit his TGR Foundation, and the PNC Championship, a family-focused event where he’s played with his son, Charlie, in past years.
If all goes well, Kisner could even see Woods back playing at The Masters in 2027.
"The way he was swinging and moving on the range, I mean, the guy loves to compete," Kisner added. "Come back, get your feet wet at the Hero, play with Charlie in the father-son, play some TGL [and] get ready for Augusta."
It was just three days prior to his arrest on charges of driving under the influence where Woods returned to the TGL to play with Jupiter Links following back and Achilles rehab. Woods, then, was in a car crash on Jupiter Island, flipping his Land Rover.
Woods performed a breathalyzer test that found no alcohol in his system, but he refused to take a urine test following the crash. He was found with two hydrocodone pills on his person during a search at the scene.
Halloween is right around the corner, but there's still time to put together a last-minute costume, throw an impromptu party or prepare for trick-or-treaters. These are the things you need for the spooky holiday that'll still arrive on time.
These glow-in-the-dark press-ons are the missing touch for your spooky outfit. They're easy to apply and stay on for weeks. Shop the entire Halloween collection here.
We found the cutest trick-or-treat bag ever. It's soft to the touch, so it's perfect for little ones, and you can customize it with your kiddos' name for a special touch.
This one bundle has all the tableware you'll need for a last-minute Halloween party. The black, orange, green and purple colors are perfect for the season and the bat pattern is super fun and festive.
Upgrade any spooky gathering with a fog machine. This one has 14 lighting effects and multiple colors to choose from. Control the machine with or without the fog with the included remote.
Halloween decor
Add these pieces to your home for the last weeks of October (or longer).
These bats couldn't be easier to use to decorate your space. Each one has a peel-and-stick backing, so just peel off the adhesive and stick them anywhere you like to give the room a Halloween ambiance.
FOX News Media announced Thursday that it will offer expanded coverage of the 2026 midterm elections across television, digital, audio and podcasts, bringing the latest results and analysis straight to viewers, wherever they are.
Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier, chief political anchor and executive editor of "Special Report," and Martha MacCallum, anchor and executive editor of "The Story," are set to co-anchor the network’s midterm election coverage with Fox News' "Democracy 26."
Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Fox News Channel's Dana Perino, Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr., Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, Trace Gallagher, Harris Faulkner, Kayleigh McEnany and Jessica Tarlov set to appear alongside Baier and MacCallum throughout the night.
Programming will continue into the evening and will bring the latest calls on the nationwide House, Senate and gubernatorial races straight to viewers along with projections on the balance of power in both the Senate and House as predicted by the Fox News Decision Desk.
Democrats are trying to take back majorities in the House and Senate from Republicans, who have controlled both chambers since the 2024 election.
Fox Business Network will also simulcast coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday until 6 a.m. ET the following day.
Viewers can expect a special early edition of "Fox & Friends First" starting at 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Throughout the broadcast, Fox News Channel will expand its use of augmented reality and data-driven graphics to provide real-time context for viewers as election results are tabulated.
The network will utilize enhanced visualizations to show how counties throughout the country voted differently from past elections, follow the balance of power in Congress and add context to key races.
In addition to Fox News Media’s coverage in New York City, senior White House correspondents Jacqui Heinrich and Peter Doocy and White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie will contribute to programming from Washington, D.C.
More than 20 Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network correspondents are also set to provide additional coverage throughout election night from across the country.
"Ruthless Podcast" hosts Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, John Ashbrook and Shashank Tripathi, known as "Comfortably Smug," will air the "Ruthless Live! Midterm Election Show," broadcast from Washington. It will stream from 8-11 p.m. ET on Fox News Digital and Fox Nation.
WATCH: Hannity outlines what's at stake in the midterm elections
In the week before the election, "Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy will take his "Breakfast with Friends" segment on the road again, talking with voters at diners in swing states.
He will start Oct. 26 at JC’s Restaurant in Burton, Ohio, before heading to Four Corners Diner in Romeo, Michigan, Oct. 27. Doocy will broadcast from Keys Café & Bakery in Roseville, Minnesota on Oct. 28, and from Bubba’s Cooks Country in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 29.
His final stop will be Big Doug’s Place in Hiram, Georgia, on Oct. 30.
"Fox & Friends First" co-host Todd Piro will continue the tour on Oct. 31 from Stacks Pancake House in Scarborough, Maine. On Election Day morning, "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-hosts Charles Hurt and Griff Jenkins will close out the series at a diner.
Fox News Digital will also bring comprehensive election coverage to America’s fingertips, including a live blog and Fox News Power Rankings, which will provide real-time updates regarding race results as polls close.
Fox News Digital’s coverage comes on the heels of the platform topping all news brands and broadcast networks in both multiplatform views and minutes in the third quarter of 2026, according to Comscore.
The Fox News app is launching a "Midterms 2026" tab with an interactive county-level map and an "Election HQ" feature, which includes an AI chatbot that answers questions about races and results using Fox News reporting. Signed-in users can also join "The Room," a live commentary feature in which users can discuss results in an interactive setting.
In the days leading up to the midterms, Fox News Audio will provide coverage across Fox News Radio (FNR) affiliates and through the Fox News App "Listen" button.
Listeners can also expect live programming hosted by co-anchors Jared Halpern and Jessica Rosenthal starting at 7 p.m. ET on Election Day, in which they will present expert political analysis and field reports from network correspondents throughout the country.
Listeners can also catch up on the results the morning after Election Day with a one-hour Fox News Audio special at 8 a.m. ET, available on Fox News Radio and in the Fox News app.
Before Election Day, Fox News Audio will offer midterm and gubernatorial race updates every 15 minutes on "Fox News Headlines 24/7" featured on SiriusXM.
"The Fox News Rundown" will also present a five-part series from Oct. 26 to 30 profiling high-stakes states ahead of the midterms. Fox News Podcasts will release special episodes of "Perino on Politics," "The Bret Baier Podcast" and "The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum," along with a "Democracy '26" landing page that will be available on Fox News Audio’s platforms.
Fox News Digital's Brian Flood contributed to this report.
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.
The answer, delivered during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, aligned Marshall with President Donald Trump's freshly antagonistic posture toward Ukraine, which has spent more than four years defending itself against an invasion.
Mia Perry Bowick, irmã do ator Matthew Perry (1969-2023), deu a primeira entrevista após a morte dele na série documental “Aquele Sobre Matthew Perry”, que estreia no dia 27 de outubro, na Netflix.
No depoimento, ela contou que não foram só os personagens de Chandler e Mônica que se emocionaram na cena em que os dois se casam, na sétima temporada da icônica série “Friends”.
De acordo com Mia, a família do ator também ficou comovida com o momento, já que, na gravação do episódio, ele havia acabado de sair de uma de suas dezenas de internações na reabilitação da dependência química.
“Todos nós sabíamos da gravidade do transtorno dele, então havia aquela sensação de ‘Quem sabe o que vai acontecer?’”, disse ela à revista People nesta semana.
“Assistindo àquele casamento, todos nós sabíamos que ele queria isso na vida. Ele queria uma companheira, queria filhos.”
“Aquele Sobre Matthew Perry” tem direção da vencedora do Emmy Mary Robertson (“A Queda de P. Diddy”). A série documental é dividida em três partes e estreia em 27 de outubro na Netflix.
O astro de “Friends” foi encontrado morto em outubro de 2023; a causa da morte foi dada como overdose por cetamina.
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A DS sempre foi uma das marcas mais refinadas da Stellantis, mas a Design Intelligence — a nova linguagem de estilo da marca — promete gerar modelos mais atraentes e com personalidade reforçada.
Promete! O DS F3VER é o concept que antecipa do novo DS 3
If Halloween prep snuck up on you, there's still time to shop for decorations and kids' games to make the holiday frighteningly fun. Find picks with delivery dates that may still work for the holiday, including an easy classroom game and a festive alternative to candy for trick-or-treaters.
Non-candy fillers
Grab some fun knick-knacks to fill your kids' trick-or-treat bags this year.
Get little minds working with this two-pack of Halloween games. One challenges you to unscramble popular Halloween words, while the other gives you clues to answer spooky trivia questions.
Halloween LEGO sets
These festive LEGO sets are perfect to do with friends and family this season.
The coolest part about this pumpkin LEGO set (aside from the build, of course) is that it actually lights up. Finish building the 323-piece set and watch it glow.
Whenever you're building a LEGO botanical set, you're guaranteed to finish with a beautiful bouquet worthy of displaying. This dark colorway is perfect for Halloween.
The shortlist for the 2026 An Post Irish Book Awards has been announced, featuring writers and illustrators across 19 categories as the awards mark their 21st anniversary.
Spooky season is here, and Lowe's is offering savings on Halloween decor, tools and home essentials. Shoppers can find deals on posable skeletons, an LG refrigerator for 41% off and a portable saw for less than $130. Shop these deals now for a limited time.
This 5-foot-tall posable skeleton gives trick-or-treaters a friendly fright. Its LED light-up eyes bring it to life, and you can display it in a rocking chair, on the roof or in your yard.
Decorate your home for Halloween with these water-resistant orange string lights. The LED lights' end-to-end design makes setup easy while giving a warm glow for trick-or-treaters.
Boo! Scare friends and family with this blue ghost projector, which casts a continuously moving figure on any background. Place it on the lawn to add the animated ghoul to your setup.
A smart addition to any kitchen, this GE electric range features four burners for cooking multiple dishes at a time. Its ceramic glass cooktop can simplify cleanup, while the steam-cleaning oven saves time without requiring special water, kits or extra steps.
Frigidaire's side-by-side refrigerator combines ample storage with a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish. Its tall ice and water dispenser accommodates larger bottles and uses a filtration system for cleaner-tasting water. Door bins hold gallon-size containers, making the fridge a practical pick for larger households.
This LG four-door French door refrigerator offers flexible storage and premium features. The ice maker produces standard cubes, crushed ice and slow-melting round options. French doors give quick access to fresh food, while two freezer drawers organize frozen items.
If you're moving between job sites, a compact table saw makes a world of difference. This Craftsman model has 12.5 inches of right-side rip capacity, making it suitable for cutting boards and narrow strips of plywood.
A reciprocating saw quickly gets through tough materials, from lumber and framing to metal. DeWalt's cordless model has a specialized clamp that helps lock the blade while you're working on a project.
This durable Craftsman rolling tool cabinet is made of steel and comes with 10 drawers that each support up to 100 pounds. Its wheels make it easy to move around your workspace, while toe-locking brakes keep it steady. Thanks to its embossed top, you can place tools on it without worrying about dings.
If you have trouble reaching inside your car's engine bay, the Creeper mechanic ladder lets you lean over the hood and reach the engine without needing a lift. Built-in tool storage reduces the need to constantly move up and down, and the adjustable ladder height accommodates users of different heights.
Get your lawn ready for trick-or-treaters with the EGO Power+ trimmer and blower combo kit. The battery provides up to 45 minutes of runtime for the trimmer and 75 minutes for the leaf blower — enough to tackle a small to midsize yard.
Skip the cost of a full-size shed and opt for a galvanized steel shed instead. It provides ample room to store a snowblower, lawn mower and tools, with a steel frame while built-in vents promote airflow.
Generator deals
These generators keep your home running and are available for delivery or in-store pickup.
The DuroMax portable generator runs on three fuel options: natural gas, gasoline and propane, making it easy to switch fuel sources. With 13,000 watts of starting power and 10,500 watts of running power, it can handle most home essentials, including lights and major appliances. A push-start button ensures startup is simple, and the remote start lets you power it on without stepping outside.
This dual-fuel Firman inverter generator delivers 3,200 running watts, up to 8.5 hours of runtime and built-in CO Alert safety technology. Its wheels and folding handle make it easy to move.
Stay prepared for power outages this fall with a Kobalt portable generator. It delivers up to 5,500 running watts and features CO sensor technology. Flat-free tires make the unit easy to maneuver.
President vows never to free Rabin's killer, Yigal Amir; Netanyahu skips ceremony attended by IDF and Shin Bet chief, as well as Eisenkot, marking 31 years since 1995 assassination
Six years after the Abraham Accords, a new report by a former Israeli intelligence chief outlines a doctrine treating peace deals as temporary and regional instability as an asset. (This the latest chapter of a decades long Israeli strategy)
Guest star Jamie Lee Curtis and the recently departed Gail Lerner co-created this series about a middle-aged couple who rush into their second marriage.
As the Bristol studio behind 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Shaun the Sheep' turns 50, employee-owned Aardman is betting that handmade animation, flexible partnerships and a Halloween-ready third Shaun feature can sustain its independence.
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