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Gas station price sign showing unleaded at $4.79, mid-grade at $5.19 and premium at $5.59 a gallon

Why Are Gas Prices So High in October 2026? What’s Driving Them and 9 Ways to Save

Gas is averaging about $4.30 a gallon and October 2026 is on track to be the priciest October ever, per AAA. Here's why prices are stuck high, which states pay most and least, and 9 proven ways to save.

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iPhone Duo Is Here: Price, Specs, Battery Life and Whether Apple’s First Foldable Is Worth $1,999

Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, is on sale from $1,999. Here's the full price list, key specs, real-world battery life and crease verdicts from reviewers, and who should buy or wait.

PHP2Shell: What the Critical PHP Flaw Means for Your WordPress Site and How to Check If You’re Patched

PHP2Shell (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) lets attackers hijack PHP servers without logging in. Updating WordPress won't fix it. Here's how to check your PHP version, which releases are patched, and what top hosts say.

American Family Field in Milwaukee, home of the Brewers and host of Game 1 of the 2026 World Series

How to Watch the 2026 World Series: Rays vs. Brewers Schedule, TV Channel and Streaming

The 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers starts Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Here's the full game schedule, every way to stream it without cable, options in Canada, and how both teams got here.

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Bose Buys Skullcandy: What the Deal Means for Your Headphones, Prices and Warranty

Bose has acquired Skullcandy, which will stay a separate brand based in Park City, Utah. Here's what was announced, why Bose wanted it, how the Sound by Bose models compare, and what it could mean for Skullcandy prices and owners.

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When Does Daylight Saving Time End in 2026? Clocks Fall Back Nov. 1 (U.K. on Oct. 25)

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in most of the U.S., while U.K. clocks go back on Oct. 25. Here's what to reset, which places don't change, the tricky week in between, and where the Sunshine Protection Act stands.

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Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus Bundle for $120: What You Get and How to Switch

Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus now come together for $120 a year, almost $100 less than buying both. Here's what's included, how existing members switch, and the fine print on Amex, household members and canceling.

Orange prescription pill bottles with white caps, the kind of unused medication accepted on Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day 2026: Where to Drop Off Old Medications on Oct. 24 (and What They Accept)

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4,400+ sites. Here's how to find one, what they accept, and how to dispose of old medicine safely year-round.

Paul Bettany, star of Marvel's VisionQuest, speaking on stage at the 2023 Phoenix Fan Fusion

VisionQuest Release Schedule: When New Episodes Drop on Disney+ and Where to Watch

New VisionQuest episodes drop on Disney+ Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes 5 and 6 on Oct. 27 and the finale on Nov. 10. Here's the full schedule, release times outside the US, the cast, what critics think and what to watch first.

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How to Watch the 2026-27 NBA Season: Channels, Streaming and Opening Week Schedule

Every national NBA game in 2026-27 is on NBC/Peacock, ABC/ESPN or Prime Video. Here's which night is on which network, the opening-week games to watch, and how the Pistons stunned the Celtics on opening night.

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Apple’s ‘Pro and Tell’ Event on Oct. 28: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPad mini 8 and What to Expect

Apple's Pro and Tell launch is on Oct. 28, 2026. Here's what's expected: a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, an OLED iPad mini, and when you can buy.