Retailers and designers say warmer colors, layered textures, and softer lighting are leading fall 2026 home trends across the U.S. Here’s what is confirmed so far, plus practical ways to bring the look home at low, mid, or higher price points.

A climate startup says it could help lower global temperatures by brightening marine clouds at a cost of about $10 billion a year. The proposal centers on spraying sea salt particles over ocean regions to reflect more sunlight back into space.

Parenting looks similar on both sides of the border, but the rules, costs, and time off can be very different. Federal leave policies, child care prices, and safety expectations help explain the biggest gaps between the US and Canada.

Real estate agents say several long-hyped home features are no longer major selling points for many American buyers. Rising costs, changing routines, and smaller budgets are reshaping what people want in 2026.

A new warning says Social Security’s retirement trust fund could be depleted by 2032, earlier than many workers expected. If that happens, payroll taxes would still fund benefits, but not at the full scheduled level.

Amazon has paused operations with cargo carrier 21 Air after a deadly Sept. 6 runway crash in Miami. The move affects one of the airline’s biggest customers, but Amazon said package operations will continue while the investigation moves forward.