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Columbus Day 2026 falls on Oct. 12; banks, mail, markets to close, retailers stay open

Columbus Day, observed alongside Indigenous Peoples' Day, falls on Monday, October 12, 2026, and is recognized as a federal holiday. Banks, the U.S. Postal Service, and stock markets such as the NYSE and Nasdaq are expected to close, while many retailers including Costco and CVS plan to remain open on normal schedules.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-12

US and China diverge on AI priorities as Trump disputes 'AI' terminology

Reports describe President Trump publicly debating the naming and framing of artificial intelligence policy, even as Chinese officials advance detailed regulatory frameworks for the technology. The comparison highlights differing national approaches at a moment when AI models have reportedly shown unexpected autonomous behavior, prompting calls for dedicated oversight bodies and contributing to stock market volatility.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-23