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PBM Transparency Rule Finalized: Drug Middlemen Must Reveal Their Pay

Labor Department finalized its PBM transparency rule Thursday, October 29, 2026, forcing drug middlemen to disclose rebates, spread pricing and clawbacks.

Trump Warns Fired General Brett Sylvia Faces Big Problems Over Leak Probe

President Trump warned fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia faces 'big problems' after Hegseth ousted the Pentagon planner over alleged leaks on Iran and Ukraine.

Bodum French Press Recall: 5.9 Million Coffee Makers Pulled Over Burn Risk

Bodum recalled 5.9 million French press coffee makers after 70 reports of glass carafes breaking, including 48 burns, the CPSC announced on October 29.

Jeffery Simmons Trade: Bears Land Titans Star for Two First-Round Picks

The Bears agreed to acquire All-Pro Jeffery Simmons from the 1-6 Titans for two first-round picks, betting the star tackle can lift Chicago's Super Bowl chase.

Wendy's Buyout Offer: Peltz Group Bids $1.4 Billion to Take Chain Private

Nelson Peltz's Trian group offers $7.35 a share, about $1.4 billion, to take Wendy's private as the burger chain's sales slide and its shares jump 15%.

Justin Tucker Chiefs Signing Brings Ex-Ravens Kicker Back After Suspension

Justin Tucker joins the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad after his 10-game NFL suspension, adding pressure on struggling kicker Harrison Butker before Denver.

Fairfax County Officers Shot in Chantilly Traffic Stop, Suspect in Custody

Two Fairfax County officers shot in a Chantilly traffic stop on Oct 28, 2026, are hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. A suspect is in custody.

South Carolina Senate Race Now a Toss-Up as Fox News Shifts Its Forecast

Fox News Power Rankings moved South Carolina's Senate race from Lean Republican to toss-up on Oct 29, 2026, after NYT/Siena poll tied Graham and Andrews at 48%.

Con Edison Pipeline Fraud: Inspector Gets 2.5 Years for Faking Gas Tests

A New York safety inspector got 2.5 years in prison and $64 million in restitution for faking Con Edison gas pipeline weld tests in the Bronx and Westchester.

Trump Robotics Imports Face National Security Talks in New Trade Move

President Trump has declared robotics and industrial machinery imports a national security threat, opening 180 days of trade talks before any tariffs.