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Breaking News

U.S. Adds 29,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below forecasts, while unemployment rose to 4.2%. Downward revisions and cooling wages give the Federal Reserve new reason to pause before its October meeting.

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Travel

Rockford Wave Pool Requires Life Jackets Under 52 Inches

Oct 2, 2026

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Policy

DHS Rules Out Broad ICE Poll Deployment but Leaves Narrow Exception

Oct 2, 2026

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World

Congo Ebola Death Toll Passes 4,000 as Response Frays

Oct 2, 2026

Anonymous visitors approach a generic haunted attraction at a Midwestern amusement park during a fall evening event.

Travel

Great America Mazes Cost $35; Re-entry Ends at 8

Oct 2, 2026

A generic northern Illinois outdoor water park sits quiet on an October morning without confirmed operating dates.

Travel

Hurricane Harbor Rockford Lists No October Hours

Oct 2, 2026

A generic Midwestern outdoor water park sits empty on a cool autumn morning after the summer season.

Travel

Hurricane Harbor Chicago Is Closed for Fall Visits

Oct 2, 2026

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US

Supreme Court Takes Bond-Hearing Case Affecting Millions

Oct 2, 2026

Visitors walk through a generic Georgia amusement park decorated for a fall Halloween evening.

Travel

Six Flags Over Georgia Mazes Cost Extra; Re-entry Ends at 7

Oct 2, 2026

An empty generic tropical Florida water park sits orderly between operating seasons.

Travel

Adventure Island Is Closed; Calendar Resumes in March

Oct 2, 2026

Families walk through a generic Florida water park during a colorful cultural celebration.

Travel

Aquatica Fiesta Weekend Is Included; Food Costs Extra

Oct 2, 2026

Adults enter a generic Florida thrill park prepared for a separate-ticket Halloween night.

Travel

Busch Gardens Halloween Ticket Opens Entry at 5 p.m.

Oct 2, 2026

Guests arrive at a generic all-inclusive tropical day resort in Florida during early morning.

Travel

Discovery Cove’s 40% Offer Ends Oct. 4; Arrive by 8:30

Oct 2, 2026

Families swim at a generic snow-themed Florida water park under sunny skies.

Travel

Blizzard Beach Runs 10–5 as Typhoon Lagoon Stays Closed

Oct 2, 2026

An empty generic tropical water park is prepared for refurbishment under overcast skies.

Travel

Typhoon Lagoon Remains Closed With No Reopening Date

Oct 2, 2026

Families enter a generic block-themed Florida amusement park decorated for a Halloween evening.

Travel

LEGOLAND Florida Candy Stations Run 2–7 p.m. Saturday

Oct 2, 2026

Parents and young children walk through a generic preschool amusement park decorated for Halloween.

Travel

Peppa’s Halloween Treat Stations Run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct 2, 2026

Families walk through a generic Florida marine-life theme park decorated for autumn.

Travel

SeaWorld Spooktacular Candy Trail Requires a Park Bag

Oct 2, 2026

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