Secretary of Defense Austin approved sending 1,000 soldiers to aid Hurricane Helene victims in the Southeast, following a FEMA request. Troops stationed at Fort Liberty, N.C., will provide essential aid in the recovery efforts for areas severely affected by the storm, which has killed at least 175 people. Hundreds more remain missing. (BBC)
Costco has expanded its precious metals offerings by introducing 1-ounce platinum bars along with its gold bars and silver coins, available for $1,089.99 online. Following high demand for gold bars, the wholesaler continues to tap into the lucrative market, with restrictions on delivery to certain locations and membership requirements. (NBC News)
The federal appeals court ruled that betting on U.S. Congressional election outcomes can temporarily resume. The court dissolved an order preventing Kalshi from offering such bets, allowing the company to potentially expand its offerings. The court may reconsider the ban based on new evidence of harm to the public interest. (ABC News)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other defendants may face additional criminal charges, according to a federal prosecutor in a Manhattan court hearing. Prosecutors are gathering evidence, including emails and financial records. Adams has pleaded not guilty to bribery and corruption charges, with a potential superseding indictment looming. (UPI)
Ireland’s finance minister plans to use the ‘transformational’ $14.4 billion in Apple tax payments it won for key infrastructure investments. The funds were made available for capital projects for Irish Water, the Land Development Agency, and upgrading the electric grid, with the goal of benefiting the country’s economic development. (UPI)
