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Warning lights are flashing in the global economy as high inflation, drastic rate hikes and the war in Ukraine take their toll.

She's dodged protesters in Greece, met the pope at the Vatican and posed beside the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Now a 12-foot-tall puppet is bringing her message to the United States as she walks the streets of New York City.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned Florida residents to heed precautions and listen to officials as the "incredibly dangerous" Hurricane Ian barrels toward the Sunshine State.

First it was streaming services, then it was tacos and now the newest subscription you might be paying for: Chinese food.

Reversing a century of tradition, most cars now sell for over the manufacturer's sticker price. This is thanks to high demand paired with hobbled production due to global parts supply problems. But the brand with the highest average percentage mark-ups might be the biggest surprise.

Earlier this year, Mars shocked the internet when it unveiled new looks for its M&M'S characters. Gone were Green's iconic go-go boots, replaced by sneakers. Online, mayhem ensued.

Last year, the Biden administration temporarily expanded eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program -- but borrowers must apply for a waiver by October 31 in order to take advantage of the benefit.

Employers seem poised to pull back on the normal rush of seasonal hiring, which experts say is another warning bell for a possible recession.

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Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday accused China of "undermining key elements of the international rules-based order" and called its behavior in the East China Sea, South China Sea and Taiwan Strait "disturbing."

Senior Navy officials are concerned about the use of performance enhancing drugs by Navy SEAL trainees and have asked the Pentagon to approve blood testing to detect potentially illegal or banned substances used by the elite forces.

Groceries cost 13.5% more than they did a year ago. Nearly 25 million adults live in households where there isn't always enough to eat. Some 40% of food banks saw increased demand this summer.

After a three-month respite from last term's divisive decisions, Supreme Court justices will return to Washington on Wednesday for the first closed-door conference of the new term.