BUSINESS ABOVE THE FOLD
Confidence Dips, Wallets Tighten
Americans are still spending, just with more side-eye. Consumer confidence hit a six-month low as folks worry about jobs, income, and whatever fresh nonsense comes next.
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Shutdown Shenanigans Hit Inflation-Proof Bonds
Government funding delays are so bad the Treasury’s cooking up a workaround for inflation-protected bonds. Nothing says “stable economy” like improvisation.
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Small-Biz Summit, Big-Time Anxiety
Two thousand entrepreneurs flew to D.C. to talk growth — and quietly panic that the shutdown might kneecap their contracts.
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Candy Prices Scare the Kids and Parents
Halloween sweets are up nearly 11%, with some chocolate spiking 20%. Turns out the real horror this year is the checkout line.
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Broadband Boom, Training Bust
The U.S. needs a small army to build out broadband — problem is, the recruits aren’t ready. Expect high-speed delays at dial-up pace.
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IT’S A MULLET IN THE U.S.A.
Miley is proving she loves that mullet better than you can.
PARTY BELOW THE FOLD
Boss on the Big Screen: Springsteen’s Nebraska Gets the Reel Treatment
The new biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere captures the thunder of Bruce’s songwriting lightning but hits a few genre potholes along the way. Still, fans of The Boss will find the ride worth the ticket.
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Slash Throws Down: Guns N’ Roses Back in the U.S. for 2026
Guitar legend Slash just confirmed on radio that Guns N’ Roses are firing up a U.S. tour in 2026 after their global run. So yeah, get ready for “Welcome to the Jungle” — and probably a few Axl-style meltdowns — next year.
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Rick Beato Tries to Explain Sleep Token
Music producer-turned-YouTube sage Rick Beato dives into the masked madness of Sleep Token, dissecting how one band can sound like Meshuggah, The Weeknd, and a fever dream — all in one track. It’s weird. It’s awesome. And even Beato looks a little confused.
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