Today in History: September 28, Coronavirus pandemic hits grim milestone

On This Day in History: September 28, Coronavirus pandemic reaches a somber milestone Today is Sunday, September 28, 2025, the 271st day of the year with 94 days left. On this day in history, the global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic reached 1 million in 2020. Other notable events include the American Revolutionary War … Read more

Langeliers has 4 hits as A’s beat Astros 6-0

A’s defeat Astros 6-0 with Langeliers contributing 4 hits The Athletics defeated the struggling Houston Astros 6-0, with Shea Langeliers hitting back-to-back home runs with Tyler Soderstrom. The win extended the Athletics’ winning streak against the Astros to seven games. The Astros, who have won the last four AL West titles, are now one game … Read more

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits last week hits 263,000, most in nearly 4 years

Number of Americans Seeking Unemployment Benefits Reaches 263,000, the Highest in Almost 4 Years U.S. jobless claim applications surged to almost four-year highs, with 263,000 Americans filing for unemployment benefits, a significant increase from the expected 231,000. Despite this rise, layoffs are still historically low but hiring has weakened. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised … Read more