Brent crude climbed past $100 a barrel for the first time since July after U.S. forces struck Iranian oil tankers and Houthi attacks hit Saudi facilities. President Trump said prices are unlikely to ease until after the November midterms.
New CEO John Ternus unveiled the company’s first foldable phone, with a 7.6-inch inner display, alongside iPhone 18 Pro models. Preorders for the Duo open October 16.
The storm, once a Category 5, passed west of Niʻihau and left tens of thousands without power on Kauai after heavy rain and wind. One death was reported on Oahu.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported strikes on a Jordanian air base used by U.S. forces. Jordan said it intercepted 18 missiles. The exchanges have pushed oil higher and rattled markets.
A passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan. Coast guard rescued 42; more than 80 remained unaccounted for after the blaze on a vessel carrying over 130 people.
The state funeral of Norway’s longtime monarch took place at Oslo Cathedral. He died earlier this month after a long reign.
June–August 2026 averaged 74.5 °F nationwide, surpassing the Dust Bowl era mark. August itself was Earth’s hottest month measured.
The new agent, available in the U.S. via app and WhatsApp, can act across connected services for adults 18+. Meta stresses a sandboxed design and opt-outs for training data.
Built on a 2-nanometer process with vapor-chamber cooling, the chip is tuned for on-device AI. The Duo also supports Apple Pencil and side-button Touch ID.
A former Anthropic employee went public after resigning, arguing companies are prioritizing speed over catastrophic-risk controls in the race for advanced models.
U.S. stocks closed lower for a third session as oil crossed $100 and the 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since late 2023. Energy was the only sector higher. Investors now watch producer and consumer price data due Thursday and Friday.
| S&P 500 | 7,636.46 (−0.48%) |
| Dow | 52,381.02 (−0.77%) |
| Nasdaq | 26,253.34 (−0.64%) |
Brandon Valley football remains 2-0 after a 34-21 win over O’Gorman in the Pigskin Classic.
Lynx boys soccer beat Roosevelt 2-0 and sits 3-1-2.
College football slate continues this weekend with ranked matchups across the Big Ten and SEC.
U.S. Open tennis wound down earlier in the week; attention turns to fall clay and indoor events.
NFL Week 1 is in the books; Week 2 openers begin Thursday night.
Governor Rhoden announced the high school band will march in next year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Details on the trip still to come.
An off-duty NYPD officer pulled a driver from a wreck in Brooklyn after a crash, according to local reports.
Brent crude’s jump above $100 marks the first time the international benchmark has traded there since late July.
Sunny and warm in Brandon today, high near 80, breezy south winds.