With Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a hurricane this weekend, officials are warning that Jamaica and Haiti could face catastrophic flooding.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Melissa is expected to meander off Jamaicas southern coast, lashing the mountainous island with heavy rain and gusty winds. The storms outer rainbands are also forecast to continue impacting Haiti.

The National Hurricane Center said much of Jamaica and Haiti could see 15 to 25 inches of rainfall, with some localized areas receiving up to 35 inches.

Hurricane-force winds are expected to begin pounding Jamaica on Sunday and may not let up until late Tuesday. By then, Melissa is expected to become a major hurricane.

Melissas slow movement will bring a multi-day period of damaging winds and heavy rainfall beginning tonight, likely causing catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides. There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge early next week. All preparations should be completed today, the National Hurricane Center said as the storm approaches Jamaica.

The storm is forecast to eventually drift north, striking Cuba or Haiti directly before moving through the Bahamas.

Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are expected across southwestern Haiti into early next week, likely causing extensive infrastructural damage and potentially prolonged isolation of communities, the National Hurricane Center said. Immediate preparations to protect life and property are urged. Strong winds could also potentially last for a day or more over the Tiburon Peninsula.

For the first time since 2020, the American Heart Association has updated its CPR guidelines, introducing several key changes.

The new guidance includes updated recommendations for responding to choking incidents, opioid overdoses and cardiac arrest.

Previously, there was no specific guidance for helping an adult who is choking. Past recommendations for choking children called for abdominal thrusts only. The 2025 update now advises alternating five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive for both conscious adults and children.

The guidelines also provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for administering naloxone to someone suffering an opioid overdose.

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Another change unifies the chain of survival for all cardiac arrests, regardless of age or whether the event occurs in or out of a hospital. In previous guidelines, these chains differed for adults, children and infants, and by location.

The American Heart Association also now recommends that children as young as 12 can effectively learn CPR and use defibrillation equipment.

The American Heart Associations 2025 CPR guidelines represent gold standard science. They reflect a rigorous examination of the most up-to-date evidence that guides how resuscitation is provided for critically ill patients, said Dr. Ashish Panchal, volunteer chair of the Associations Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science Committee. As the science continues to evolve, its important that we continue to review new research specific to the scientific questions considered of greatest clinical significance that affect how we deliver life-saving care.The Association says a persons chances of surviving a cardiac event at least double when CPR is performed.

Nike announced it has launched Project Amplify, calling it the worlds first battery-powered footwear for walking and running.

The footwear is designed to help runners and walkers move a little bit faster and farther with less effort, the company said. Nike says the system augments lower-leg and ankle movement, providing an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move.

Nike compared Project Amplify to electric bikes, which have surged in popularity in recent years. The first-generation system includes a lightweight motor, drive belt and rechargeable cuff battery that integrates with carbon fiberplated running shoes.

The goal, according to Nike, is to make slower running, jogging and walking easier and more fun, focusing on athletes who run between a 10- and 12-minute mile pace.

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Nike claims the footwear could help athletes running a 12-minute mile improve to a 10-minute mile.

Our job is to dream big while keeping athletes at the center, said Michael Donaghu, vice president of Create The Future, Emerging Sport and Innovation. Project Amplify started with a single question: What if we could find a way to help athletes move faster and farther with less energy and a lot more fun? At its core, Project Amplify is about seamlessly adding a little more power to your stride. The fun comes from realizing you can do more than you thought you could whatever more means to you.

The footwear system remains in the testing phase. Nike said it has tested Project Amplify with 400 athletes, logging 2.4 million steps.

A broader consumer launch is anticipated in the coming years.

Millions of Social Security recipients will now know how much their checks will be in 2026 after new government data was released on Friday.

The Social Security Administration announced that Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% bump in checks in 2026, which represents a $56 increase for the average retiree.

The announcement following the release of the monthly Consumer Price Index report. The Social Security Administration bases its cost-of-living adjustment on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly.

The consumer price index weighs the costs of goods based on their importance. Items like food, shelter and energy typically carry heavier weight.

Last years cost-of-living adjustment was 2.5%, which closely matched the 2.4% increase in consumer goods and services. About 75 million Social Security beneficiaries are scheduled to receive a cost-of-living adjustment starting in January. Nearly 7.5 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income will get the adjustment starting Dec. 31.

For the 12-month period ending in August, the consumer price index showed a 2.9% increase in prices.

"Social Security is a promise kept, and the annual cost-of-living adjustment is one way we are working to make sure benefits reflect todays economic realities and continue to provide a foundation of security," said Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. The cost-of-living adjustment is a vital part of how Social Security delivers on its mission.

The Social Security Administration also said that the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax will increase from $176,100 in 2025 to $184,500 in 2026.

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Recipients should get a letter in December notifying them of their new benefit amount.

There are long-term concerns over the future of Social Security payments.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said legislation passed in July will reduce Social Securitys revenue from the income taxation of benefits. The group says this change will cause Social Security to become insolvent sooner than previously expected. A report from Social Securitys trustees states there are enough funds to fully pay benefits until 2034, but without congressional intervention, benefits will be cut. The committee projects Social Security will become insolvent by the end of 2032.

Officials have long expressed concern about the stability of the program. As the Baby Boomer generation ages and birth rates decline, Social Security revenue is falling while its expenses are rising. Social Security paid out $1.5 trillion in benefits in 2024, accounting for about 23% of federal spending.

After its release was delayed due to the government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly consumer inflation report showing the price of goods and services increased 3% for the 12-month period ending in September.

The 3% increase marked the highest inflation rate in the U.S. since January 2025. The rate is up from 2.9% in August and 2.7% in July.

How much of a role President Donald Trump's tariff policies have played in inflation remains unclear. The inflation rate on items other than food and energy increased to 3% for the year ending in September.

Last week, the Budget Lab at Yale University said President Trump's tariffs would raise prices by almost 1.3% in the short run, costing the typical middle-class household more than $1,800 per year. Those figures have fluctuated as President Trump continues shifting tariff rates on various nations.

The consumer price index weighs the costs of goods based on their importance; items like food, shelter, and energy tend to be weighted more heavily.

Over the last decade, prices have generally increased at a rate of 3.5% per year. Over the last 20 years, consumer inflation has typically risen by 3.3% annually. The Federal Reserve, however, has aimed to keep annual inflation at approximately 2%.

President Donald Trump announced late Thursday he is ending negotiations with Canada after the provincial government of Ontario released a television advertisement critical of U.S. tariffs.

The ad featured the words of former President Ronald Reagan: When someone says let's impose tariffs on foreign imports, it looks like they're doing the patriotic thing by protecting American products and jobs. And sometimes, for a short while, it works but only for a short time.

It continued: High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. Then the worst happens: markets shrink and collapse, businesses and industries shut down, and millions of people lose their jobs.

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Trumps decision appeared to follow criticism of the ad from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which called it misleading.

The ad misrepresents the presidential radio address, and the Government of Ontario did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks, the institute said.

It is unclear why Ontario would have needed permission, as the radio address is in the public domain.

Hours after the institutes statement, Trump said negotiations with Canada were off, noting the ad was not produced by the Canadian government itself.

TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMY OF THE U.S.A. Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED, Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Talks between the United States and Canada had continued after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump in the Oval Office on Oct. 7.

Although many Canadian goods have been exempt from tariffs, the United States has imposed 50 percent duties on steel and aluminum measures Carney has acknowledged have hurt Canadas economy.

Carney has sought to avoid escalating trade tensions, dropping some retaliatory tariffs imposed by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The approach has drawn criticism.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBC this week he was looking for Carney to take a harder line against the United States if he cannot reach an agreement.

We are nice, nice, nice. Play nice in the sandbox, Ford said, according to CBC. I am sick and tired of sitting and rolling over. We need to fight back.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, former NBA player Damon Jones and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with separate illegal gambling schemes uncovered in a sweeping FBI investigation, federal authorities announced Thursday.

FBI Director Kash Patel called it one of the most brazen sports-related fraud operations the bureau has seen.

"It's not hundreds of dollars. It's not thousands of dollars. It's not tens of thousands of dollars. It's not even millions of dollars. We're talking about tens of millions of dollars in fraud and theft and robbery," Patel said.

The league said that Rozier and Billups are being placed on immediate leave.

"We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority," the NBA said in a statement.

Alleged Sports Gambling Scheme

According to federal prosecutors, Rozier, Jones and four others were part of an illegal sports-betting operation that relied on private NBA insider information. Investigators say they passed along details they learned from within the league so that associates could place advantageous wagers.

In one alleged incident, prosecutors claim Rozier planned to remove himself from a 2023 game due to an injury and notified others ahead of time, allowing them to bet the under on his prop totals.

Rozier, now in his 11th NBA season and second with Miami, did not play in the Heats season opener Wednesday against Orlando. He was listed as a coachs decision.

Jones, who spent a decade in the NBA from 1999-2009, later served as a Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach and was on staff during the teams 2016 championship run.

Prosecutors said the scheme is directly tied to former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, who was previously charged as a co-conspirator. Porter was permanently banned from the NBA earlier this year after admitting he shared inside information and manipulated his own playing time to influence bets.

Alleged Poker Scheme

In a separate indictment, authorities accuse Billups and dozens of others with mob ties of running high-stakes poker games designed to cheat invited guests out of large sums of money. Officials say the group used secret cheating technology including an X-ray poker table, specialized contacts and specialized shuffling machines to rig outcomes.

The FBI alleges Billups was recruited to make the games appear legitimate and attractive to victims, who believed they were receiving elite invitations to play poker with a former NBA star. In reality, investigators say, the people at the table were in on the scheme to cheat the victim out of money.

Some suspects in the poker scheme face charges including wire fraud, money laundering and extortion.

Billups is in his fifth season coaching Portland and is a five-time All-Star. He was named NBA Finals MVP in 2004 when the Detroit Pistons won the championship. He coached Wednesday nights season opener against Minnesota.

A League Under Scrutiny

The arrests come as the NBA deepens its financial ties to the sports-betting industry, including partnerships with major sportsbooks and in-arena betting locations. Yet the league has also voiced concern about the rise of prop bets especially those involving role players.

On Tuesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told ESPNs Pat McAfee that the league has asked sportsbooks to scale back prop options for players with limited playing time, such as those on two-way contracts.

Vice President JD Vance wrapped up a three-day visit to Israel on Thursday after meeting with Israeli leaders to encourage them to seek a peaceful resolution to end the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

Although Vance voiced optimism about a lasting ceasefire, he criticized Wednesdays vote by Israels Parliament to annex the West Bank as a stupid political stunt.

If it was a political stunt, it was a very stupid political stunt, and I personally take some insult to it, Vance said, suggesting the vote was largely symbolic. The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel. The policy of the Trump administration is that the West Bank will not be annexed. That will continue to be our policy, and if people want to take symbolic votes, they can do that, but we certainly werent happy about it.

As he departed Israel, Vance said both Israel and Hamas are largely abiding by the terms of the ceasefire.

For all of the difficulties and problems, right now I think we can say with confidence that Israel is respecting the ceasefire. Hamas is respecting the ceasefire, he said. There are exceptions little flare-ups that break out here and there which would be expected when these two parties have been at war for two years. But so far the cease-fire is holding, and now were trying to figure out how to make it last over the long term.

Vance emphasized that the U.S. would not put troops on the ground in Gaza to maintain peace, but American forces would be used to supervise and mediate the process.

The vice presidents visit underscored the Trump administrations mission to prevent both sides from breaking the ceasefire. In addition to Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner held high-level meetings with Israeli officials this week.

Officials have acknowledged that advancing to the next phase of the peace process will be challenging. Opening aid to Gaza, establishing a peacekeeping force and the eventual reconstruction of the territory all pose significant hurdles.

There is no question food prices have jumped in the past five years, and Halloween candy is no exception.

A report by FinanceBuzz found that Halloween candy prices have increased more than triple the rate of inflation since 2020. Overall inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index, has risen 24% since then, while the price of Halloween candy has surged 78%.

This year, the average cost of a 100-piece bag of candy is $16.39, according to FinanceBuzz. In 2020, the average bag cost $9.19. Last year, a typical bag cost $14.06.

FinanceBuzz calculated prices by shopping at Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons locations nationwide.

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The National Retail Federation projects Americans will spend $3.9 billion on Halloween candy this year, up from $3.5 billion in 2024.

Halloween chocolate and candy represented nearly 18% of all confectionery retail sales in 2024, according to the National Confectioners Association.

Government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows candy and gum prices have climbed 38% in the past five years.

Its possible candy prices will continue to rise as the effects of new tariffs deepen. Most of the United States cocoa comes from West African nations. About half of U.S. cocoa imports come from Cte dIvoire, which now faces a 21% tariff on products shipped to the U.S.

Because of the federal government shutdown, the data used to set the Social Security Administrations annual cost-of-living adjustment is not available.

The data, which is part of the monthly Consumer Price Index report, was not released Wednesday as intended. The Social Security Administration bases its cost-of-living adjustment on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly.

The consumer price index weighs the costs of goods based on their importance. Items like food, shelter and energy typically carry heavier weight.

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Last years cost-of-living adjustment was 2.5%, which closely matched the 2.4% increase in consumer goods and services. About 74 million Social Security beneficiaries are scheduled to receive a cost-of-living adjustment starting in January. Nearly 7.2 million people receiving Supplemental Security Income will get the adjustment starting Dec. 31.

The Social Security League projects the annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will be 2.7%. For the average Social Security retiree, that would mean a monthly increase of about $54.

For the 12-month period ending in August, the consumer price index showed a 2.9% increase in prices.

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There are long-term concerns over the future of Social Security payments.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said legislation passed in July will reduce Social Securitys revenue from the income taxation of benefits. The group says this change will cause Social Security to become insolvent sooner than previously expected. A report from Social Securitys trustees states there are enough funds to fully pay benefits until 2034, but without congressional intervention, benefits will be cut. The committee projects Social Security will become insolvent by the end of 2032.

Officials have long expressed concern about the stability of the program. As the Baby Boomer generation ages and birth rates decline, Social Security revenue is falling while its expenses are rising. Social Security paid out $1.5 trillion in benefits in 2024, accounting for about 23% of federal spending.

Diane Keaton, whose career spanned over five decades and included leading roles in dozens of features, died at the age of 79, People Magazine reported, citing a family spokesperson. Details surrounding her death were not released, as People said the family asked for privacy.

Keaton won a Best Actress Academy Award in 1977 for her role in "Annie Hall." Her role as the titular character also earned her a BAFTA and Golden Globe awards. She also earned an Oscar nomination for her 1981 appearance in "Reds" alongside Warren Beatty.

Keaton garnered an Oscar nomination in 1996 for playing Bessie in "Marvin's Room."

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She also had leading roles in "The Godfather" films. She also showed off her comedic chops in such films as "Father of the Bride," "The First Wives Club," and "Something's Gotta Give," the latter of which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

She continued appearing in films well into her 70s. She starred more recently in films such as "Book Club" and "Poms." She also appeared in Justin Bieber's 2021 music video "Ghost."

Before getting into film, Keaton starred on Broadway, making her stage debut in the original "Hair" production.

Outside of acting, she directed "Unstrung Heroes" and authored several best-selling memoirs, including "Then Again" and "Let's Just Say it Wasn't Pretty."

Actor Ben Stiller, who once called Keaton his favorite actress, reacted to the news on X.

"Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person," he said.

One day after a massive blast at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant in the Bucksnort area, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville, officials said Saturday they do not expect to find the 18 missing people alive.

Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said volatility at the site of Fridays explosion is complicating search and recovery efforts.

We can assume they are deceased at this point, Davis told reporters Saturday. At some point in time, we have to rip off the Band-Aid. I can tell you and I alluded to this yesterday its not like working an accident or a tornado. Were dealing with explosions, and at this time, were dealing with remains.

Officials initially believed 19 people were unaccounted for, but said late Friday that one person thought to be inside the complex at the time was found at home.

Accurate Energetic Systems specializes in the development, manufacture, handling and storage of explosives for military, aerospace and commercial demolition markets.

Davis said some devices at the scene may still need to be detonated. Video from a Scripps News Group helicopter showed the charred remains of vehicles and twisted steel. Witnesses reported hearing the blast from more than 20 miles away.

Davis said foul play cannot be ruled out.

A spokesperson for former President Joe Biden confirmed that he is undergoing radiation treatment, marking a new phase of his treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," according to a spokesperson for Biden.

A source familiar with Biden's treatment told Scripps News that the former president is "doing well."

In May, Biden announced the cancer diagnosis. A Biden spokesperson said that doctors found a prostate nodule after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms.

"While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians," a Biden spokesperson said in May.

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The 82-year-old had sought reelection for the presidency last year, but opted to drop out in July 2024 amid concerns about his health and age.

According to the American Cancer Society, the U.S. averages 313,780 new cases of prostate cancer. There are about 35,770 deaths from prostate cancer every year in the U.S.

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S., the American Cancer Society said.

A summary of President Donald Trumps physical exam revealed that he received updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines, as guidance on COVID shots continues to evolve.

The exam was conducted Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Dr. Sean Barbabella, the physician to the president, wrote, Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters. In preparation for upcoming international travel, he added.

Changes enacted by the Trump administration have made getting a COVID-19 booster more complicated than in previous years. In past seasons, obtaining a shot was often as simple as visiting a pharmacy. Now, the CDC recommends Americans consult a physician before getting vaccinated.

The COVID-19 vaccine will be recommended on an individual-based decision-making basis for those under age 65.

For people over age 65, the CDC advises getting vaccinated after consulting with a doctor.

It means that the clinical decision to vaccinate should be based on patient characteristics that, unlike age, are difficult to incorporate in recommendations, including risk factors for the underlying disease as well as the characteristics of the vaccine itself and the best available evidence of who may benefit from vaccination, the CDC said in a press release.

U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach shared designs for a potential $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

One side of the coin shows a side profile of Trump. The reverse depicts him raising a fist in front of an American flag, with the words fight, fight, fight encircling the image.

Beach said additional details would be released soon, once the federal government shutdown ends.

Congress previously authorized the U.S. Mint to issue new $1 coins with designs emblematic of the United States semiquincentennial. If produced, Trump would be the first living president to appear on a $1 coin. From 2007 to 2016, the Mint released four coins annually honoring deceased presidents, and in 2020, it issued a coin honoring George H.W. Bush after his death.

In recent years, the Mint has also released $1 coins recognizing innovations from all 50 states and honoring Native American leaders. However, due to a surplus of $1 coins, production since 2011 has been limited to quantities meeting collector demand, with coins largely absent from general circulation.

It remains unclear whether the semiquincentennial coins will be intended for wide circulation or for collectors.

As many workers say they are worried artificial intelligence might replace them, so far AI has failed to cause any substantive changes to the workforce, according to a new report from Yales Budget Lab.

The report notes changes in the types of jobs people hold, but says some of these shifts can be explained by workers changing positions or reentering the workforce from unemployment.

"Our metrics indicate that the broader labor market has not experienced a discernible disruption since ChatGPTs release 33 months ago, undercutting fears that AI automation is currently eroding the demand for cognitive labor across the economy," the report says.

The disruption AI has caused to the workforce is similar to other technological shifts, such as the advent of the Internet in the 1990s or the rise of personal computing in the 1980s, the report adds.

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The findings come as polls show workers expressing concern that their jobs could be replaced by AI. Separate surveys also show some employers plan to use AI to replace certain roles.

A recent survey by Resume.org found that four in 10 employers plan to replace part of their workforce with AI by 2026. Such impacts could be felt across industries.

High-salary roles are often targeted first because companies see immediate savings in payroll, and employees lacking AI-related skills are vulnerable because organizations are accelerating automation, said Kara Dennison, head of career advising at Resume.org. Recent hires and entry-level employees are also at risk because they havent built deep institutional knowledge or proven long-term value."

An August Reuters poll found that 71% of Americans fear permanent job loss due to AI.

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But the Yale Budget Lab says these polls may not reflect reality.

"While this finding may contradict the most alarming headlines, it is not surprising given past precedents. Historically, widespread technological disruption in workplaces tends to occur over decades, rather than months or years," the report says. "Computers didnt become commonplace in offices until nearly a decade after their release to the public, and it took even longer for them to transform office workflows. Even if new AI technologies will go on to impact the labor market as much, or more, dramatically, it is reasonable to expect that widespread effects will take longer than 33 months to materialize."

Mental Health America just released a national ranking of the prevalence of mental health issues and access to care.

The rankings showed New York, followed by Hawaii, New Jersey and Vermont, were the states with the lowest prevalence of mental health conditions and the best access to care.

Nevada, Arizona, Alabama and Idaho ranked at the bottom, the report found.

The report looked at 17 indicators, including the number of people with mental illness, suicidal thoughts and major depressive episodes. It also factored in access to care, such as the number of providers and use of insurance.

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The report found New Jersey, Texas and Mississippi had the lowest prevalence of mental health issues, while Oregon, Colorado and Maine had the highest rates.

Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts had the most access to care, while Alabama, Texas and South Carolina had the lowest.

The report found 23.5% of adults experienced any mental illness in 2024, while 17.7% reported having a substance use disorder. It also said 5.5% of adults reported experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Some good news, Mental Health America reported, was that youth incidences of major depressive episodes and thoughts of suicide declined in 2024 compared to a year earlier.

This report gives us a foundation to build better strategies, advocate for smarter policies, and target resources where they are needed most to address the ongoing mental health crisis in this country, said Mary Giliberti, interim president and CEO of Mental Health America. By using these facts to fuel action, we can best support the individuals and communities the data represent, moving from awareness to lasting change.

Government tax credits for electric vehicles expired Oct. 1 after Congress voted to end the program years ahead of schedule.

The program, intended to boost production of electric vehicles made in the U.S., awarded $7,500 tax credits to individuals making less than $150,000 a year, or couples filing jointly who made up to $300,000 a year. The credits were expanded in 2022 under a Democratic-controlled Congress and signed by President Joe Biden.

The program was slated to run through 2032.

But with the program coming to an abrupt end, electric vehicle makers now have to decide how to price vehicles that had been sold with $7,500 subsidies.

Hyundai lowering prices

Hyundai said it will lower the MSRP of the Ioniq 5 by up to $10,000 for 2026 models and continue offering a $7,500 cash incentive for 2025 Ioniq 5 models. The base model of its Ioniq 5 will start at $35,000 in 2026, Hyundai said.

The 2025 Ioniq 5 base model is now priced at $42,600 MSRP.

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"Hyundai is taking bold steps to ensure our award-winning IONIQ 5 remains a top choice for EV buyers," said Randy Parker, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America. "This pricing realignment reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional technology and innovation without compromise."

EV sales expected to sag

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley told CNBC he expects demand for all-electric vehicles to be cut in half due to the loss of credits. He said customers are interested in EVs but are priced out of the vehicles.

Customers are not interested in the $75,000 electric vehicle. They find them interesting. Theyre fast, theyre efficient, you dont go to the gas station, but theyre expensive, Farley said.

Possible temporary workaround

Even though customers are unable to directly get $7,500 credits, Ford and GM are reportedly launching programs to extend the use of $7,500 tax credits for retail leases.

Reuters reported the automakers devised the program after consulting with the IRS.

GM has seen its EV sales skyrocket in recent months. The automaker announced Wednesday that EV sales for 2025 had already surpassed all of 2024. Still, EV sales accounted for less than 10% of GM's total deliveries in the third quarter of 2025, despite record-breaking numbers.

Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at age 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute announced on Instagram. She was in California ahead of a planned speaking engagement in Los Angeles, according to the institute.

"Dr. Goodalls discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," the Jane Goodall Institute said.

"Young Jane immersed herself in books about wild animals and dreamed of a life alongside African wildlife like Tarzan and Dr. Dolittle. At the young age of 23, after having spent the past few years as a waitress and secretary, she finally found a way to make her dream a reality," according to her official biography.

Goodall's studies of wild chimpanzees began in 1960 when she visited the shores of Tanzania with her mother, Vanne.

Once in Tanzania, she took what was considered an "unorthodox approach" toward studying wildlife. She immersed herself with chimpanzees, gaining their trust and becoming a companion to the primates. She gave chimps human-like names and came to understand their personalities and behaviors. Amid her studies, she noted that chimps used tools and had other social traits that were originally thought to be unique to humans.

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Following her initial studies in Tanzania, she became just the eighth person to ever be admitted to Cambridge University's Ph.D. program without an undergraduate degree. She earned her doctorate in ethology in 1966, but continued her research at Gombe National Park.

She launched the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, which has since expanded to have offices in 24 countries. These institutes continue ongoing research on chimpanzees, while also advocating for the protection of chimps and their habitats.

Goodall continued sharing her love of chimps and her knowledge through multiple books and programs. Her most recent book, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times, was published in 2021.

Even into her 90s, Goodall remained an active voice for conservation. At the time of her death, she had several speaking events on her schedule in the coming days.

Just last week, she was in New York for Climate Week, where she reportedly told audience members to "have courage" in taking on sustainability.