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This illustration taken on October 21, 2025 in Encinitas, California, USA, shows a mail-in ballot featuring California’s Proposition 50. Mike Blake | ReutersThe U.S. Postal Service on Friday proposed new rules that would require states to provide voter-level data on mail-in ballots in federal elections, a day after a federal judge refused to immediately block President Donald Trump’s executive order tightening mail-in voting rules.The proposal would require states to submit to the Postal Service the names and addresses of voters receiving mail-in or absentee ballots, as well as a unique barcode attached to each voter’s shipping envelope and return ballot.USPS…

Foundation Future Industries is a startup founded in 2024 that aims to use humanoid robots for military and industrial jobs, rather than domestic and service sectors.foundation future industryAs Silicon Valley races to develop humanoid robots that can fold laundry or pour lattes, at least one startup is eyeing a completely different use for the technology: warfare and other potentially dangerous and deadly jobs. Foundation Future Industries is a San Francisco-based robotics company with ties to the Trump family that develops “dual-use” autonomous humanoid robots for both heavy industrial environments and military applications. The robot sounds like something out of a…

Stephenie Meyer reveals she’s writing a Twilight book outline – but there’s a catchThere’s one big little truth here. Many must-read books are hitting bookstores this summer. Chief among these is The Big Little Truth (out August 25th), which is not only Liane Moriarty’s first sequel, but also sees Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata and Bonnie reappear 10 years after the dramatic events of Big Little Lies.And this time, they’re trading their kindergarten pranks for a complicated teenage period. At the same time, they face even greater obstacles. The synopsis reads, “When a strange man begins lurking around the school and…

Solstock | E+ | Getty ImagesFor low- and moderate-income workers contributing to retirement savings, the new federal savers match, scheduled to begin in the 2027 tax year, could be a very welcome addition to their nest egg. However, many current savers may need a separate account first to get their money.The Saver’s Match program, authorized by the Secure 2.0 Retirement Act of 2022, provides income-qualified retirement savers with annual contributions worth up to $1,000 for single taxpayers and $2,000 for joint taxpayers. You can reap the benefits whether you save through a workplace plan like a 401(k) or a personal…

Number of past World Cup appearances: 3Best performance: Quarterfinals (2002)First appearance: 2002 (Korea and Japan)Top scorer: Papa Bouba Diop (3)Most appearances: Kalidou Coulibaly, Yusuf Sabari, Ismaila Saar (7)Player to watch: Sadio ManeFIFA World Ranking: 14th placeIn the first match of the 2002 World Cup, Senegal shocked the world by defeating defending champion France 1-0, coming out on top in a difficult group that also included Denmark and Uruguay.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Lions of Teranga followed up that upset by defeating Sweden in the last 16, before losing 1-0 to Turkiye in the quarter-finals.Almost a quarter of…

A Mercedes-Benz vehicle is parked at a dealership in Copiague, New York, on April 2, 2025, the day U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce new tariffs. Shannon Stapleton Reutermercedes benz A bill moving through Congress could lock them out of the U.S. auto market and ban them from manufacturing or selling new cars in the country.A new bipartisan bill aimed at limiting China’s involvement in the U.S. auto market could trickle down to Mercedes-Benz unless the bill changes or the German automaker’s largest shareholder sells its stake. The bill, the Automotive Modernization Act of 2026, would prohibit automakers…

Americans spent nearly $450 more per household on increased energy costs during the Iran war, according to an analysis shared exclusively with CNBC’s Steve Reisman.The average household has spent $447.19 in additional fuel-related costs since the conflict began on February 28, according to data from Moody’s Analytics. Rising gas and airfare prices have cost U.S. consumers nearly $60 billion in cumulative losses.Moody’s data estimates in dollar equivalents some of the economic pain Americans are feeling as the war reaches its third month. Rising energy costs could force consumers to dip into their savings and rely more on debt to cover…

Gordon has scored 17 goals in all competitions for Newcastle this season, including 10 in 12 Champions League games.Published May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Anthony Gordon’s lifelong dream of playing for Barcelona has become a reality, with the England winger also showing off the surprising feat of answering questions in Spanish when he was announced by the La Liga club.Barcelona have signed Gordon from Newcastle United on a five-year contract, the Spanish champions announced on Friday.Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported that Barça offered the 25-year-old an initial fee of 80 million euros ($93.29 million) and additional options.”As…

Traders at work at the New York Stock Exchange on May 28, 2026. new york stock exchangeThe rally in software stocks has gone from recovery to raging bull market, with traders betting they will continue to rise further.of iShares Expand Technology Software ETF (IGV) After Friday’s 5% rise, the stock is up 35% from its April lows on the back of double-digit percentage gains. ServiceNow and working day. Options traders have been building up bullish positions in the ETF, with trading volume more than five times the daily average over the past 30 days, and call volume outnumbering puts 4…

Choreographer (Konstantin Yuganov) | iStock | Getty ImagesThe IRS announced 2027 contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), which offer investors a 3x tax benefit. Starting in 2027, the new HSA contribution limit will be $4,500 for self-only plans, up from $4,400 in 2026, based on the latest inflation adjustment. HSA limits for family insurance will also increase in 2027. That limit will jump from $8,750 to $9,000 in 2026, according to an IRS announcement Friday. Read more CNBC’s personal finance coverageHSAs have three tax benefits. Contributions are tax-deductible, funds grow tax-free, and there are no fees on withdrawals for…