Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 30

10/2: CBS Evening News

Trump threatens permanent cuts as shutdown stalemate continues; Peanuts celebrates its 75th anniversary

Government shutdown continues as White House weighs "thousands" of layoffs

The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution.

Large fire erupts at Los Angeles-area Chevron refinery in El Segundo

LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said crews contained the fire to one area of the refinery.

10/2: CBS Evening News Plus

Trump declares U.S. in "armed conflict" with drug cartels; Reporter's Notebook: Jane Goodall's legacy

Taylor Swift releases "The Life of a Showgirl" to much fanfare

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl,"​ was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.

More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, foiling retirement plans

Roughly 42% of younger working adults — spanning Gen Z, millennials and Gen X — report having no money left over after covering their daily expenses.

White House asks 9 universities to sign agreement to guarantee funding

A White House compact asks universities to freeze their tuition for five years and ban the use of sex and gender as criteria used in admissions.

10/2: CBS Mornings Plus

Government shutdown enters second day as lawmakers remain divided. Also, Mariah the Scientist on her new album.

DHS and FBI warn about attacks on ICE facilities by "domestic violent extremists"

The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."

Imelda lashes Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane before weakening

Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.