The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington. Rahul Mukherjee
Automakers take a hit from tariffs, but some still see strong earnings Automakers have been paying billions of dollars in tariffs on imported cars, parts and materials. But on earnings calls this month, some carmakers reported that they're performing well anyway. Camila Domonoske
Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. The Associated Press
Thursday Evening Headlines City Hall hosts resource fair for furloughed federal workers, environmentalists sue to protect the Olympic marmot, and Seattle rideshare drivers protest self-driving taxis. Patricia Murphy
Why an interstellar comet has scientists excited The comet could be older than our solar system. The comet is also distinct because nickel vapor was detected in the gas surrounding it. Jaclyn Diaz
Judge sentences former Jan. 6 defendant for hoax threat near Obama's home Taylor Taranto's sentencing for time served comes as storming of the U.S. Capitol in 2021 continues to reverberate inside the Justice Department under the Trump administration. Carrie Johnson
Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Oct 30-Nov 4 Halloween, Schmalloween. Let's talk about all the events AFTER the spooky stuff is finished, like the CAT CONVENTION or the TOY SHOW! Jason Burrows
Go behind the scenes at a New Jersey Spirit Halloween store Each year, about 1,400 Spirit Halloween shops pop up across the U.S. Two student journalists, Isabel Jacobson and Adam Sanders, visited their local shop to meet the spirited employees who work there. Student Podcast Challenge
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of his titles and evicts him from the Royal Lodge Buckingham Palace said the king's brother will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince, and he will move from his Royal Lodge residence into "private accommodation." The Associated Press
4 GOP senators join Democrats to rebuke Trump on tariffs for a third time this week A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to vote against President Trump's emergency tariffs against Brazil, Canada and other countries. But the votes were mostly symbolic and unlikely to become law. Claudia Grisales