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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 4, 2021, in New York City. Stocks and bonds have tumbled this year as a spike in inflation has investors bracing for higher interest rates.

Inflation fears are sparking a big drop in markets. Here are 3 things to know

Bond and stock markets have tumbled this year as inflation continues to surge. The Federal Reserve has already indicated it will need to raise interest rates. The question is: Will that be enough?

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks after signing into law a bill making it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, on April 12, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma governor signs the nation's strictest abortion ban

Oklahoma now becomes the first state in the nation to effectively end availability of the procedure.

Ruth Miller is among a group of young Indigenous activists who have come to add their voice to COP26.

Indigenous activists are united in a cause and are making themselves heard at COP26

Indigenous activists from around the world are in Glasgow for COP26, but say the same legacy of colonialism that has led to climate-related losses has impacted their access to the conference.

Employees elbow bump at a JLL office in Menlo Park, Calif., in September. With the delta variant surging, mask mandates are returning, and some employers are now requiring employees to be vaccinated before coming to the office.

Back To The Office? Not Yet. Companies Scramble To Adjust To The Delta Variant

September was expected to be the month of mass returns to the office. Now the surging extra-contagious coronavirus variant has employers wondering what to do.

Salomon Abend, second from the left, at Beaune La Rolande.

A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past

A box of photos discovered more than 30 years ago includes pictures of an internment camp and many who died at Auschwitz. The photos were recently reunited with the Jewish family they belong to.

Pro-democracy protesters splash colored paint on the police headquarters sign in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday.

Thailand's Prime Minister Signals Tougher Measures Against Anti-Government Protests

Premier Prayuth Chan-ocha, who seized power in a coup six years ago, issued a statement addressing months of unrest, promising to use "all" the country's laws to quash the protests.

When kids under 16 join Instagram, their accounts will be made private automatically, as part of new safety settings for teens.

Instagram Debuts New Safety Settings For Teenagers

The Facebook-owned app is making new accounts for kids under 16 private by default, amid growing pressure over child safety and privacy.

Puzo the pug has provided his owner Jake an endless source of relief and affection during his journey west out of Kharkiv, Ukraine.

The power of the dog and how pets are helping Ukrainians cope with war

Hundreds of thousands of pets are estimated to have crossed into countries neighboring Ukraine since the war began.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testifies over video during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday about reforming Section 230, a key legal shield for tech companies.

Days Before Election, Tech CEOs Defend Themselves From GOP Accusations Of Censorship

The chief executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google face skepticism from a Senate committee over their decisions about what content to allow and what to take down from their platforms.

The Museum Of Us, formerly known as the Museum Of Man is shown in this undated photo.

Museum Of Us Is Changing More Than Its Name As It Reopens

The Museum of Us, formerly known as the Museum of Man, reopened today for the first time in months. They've made some changes, including one that might surprise you.

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