Trump is battling the ravages of Time – in more ways than one The president is upset with his photo on the magazine’s cover. I, too, have a bone to pick with my scalp The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025
Gold And Tech Are Rising Together—But History Says One Will Soon Break Gold and tech stocks—the world's oldest safe haven and its most speculative growth engine—are surprisingly rising in tandem, defying decades of market logic and setting the stage for what could be an inevitable break. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reports $1.4 Million Gambling Windfall On Tax Return: 'I Was Incredibly Lucky' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed a substantial gambling win of $1.4 million on his recent tax return, as released by his campaign. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025
Fox News Host Claims Trump's 'Gunboat Diplomacy Is Going To End Up With No Maduro And a Venezuela Aligned With Us' Fox News host Jesse Watters claimed that the Trump administration is getting close to ousting the Venezuelan regime, anticipating that the initiative is "going to end up with no Maduro and a Venezuela aligned with us." Latin Times · Oct 17, 2025
Trump Says China Tariffs 'Won't Stand' — But Bitcoin Crashes 5% Anyway Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $104,000 on Friday before president Donald Trump said high tariffs on China "will not stand," easing trade tensions but doing little to stop the market's decline. Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025
Europe’s most powerful passports revealed as US falls to lowest rank in 20 years America’s passport power has plummeted to an all-time low, while Europe retains its stronghold thanks to visa-free access. Euronews · Oct 17, 2025
Marc Benioff’s shortsighted bet against San Francisco I say this as someone who knows Marc. I’m not in his inner circle, but I got to know him years ago when I sold one of my companies to Salesforce. Fortune · Oct 17, 2025
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to sharing classified information Ex-national security adviser surrendered to authorities and made court appearance as he faces 18-count indictment The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025
Giorgia Meloni condemns Italian union leader for ‘Trump courtesan’ remark Prime minister says CGIL head is ‘clouded by resentment’ and accuses the left of hypocrisy towards women The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Cattle Look to Round Out the Week with Reaction to Trump Comments Live cattle futures closed Thursday with 80 cent to $1.77 gains. Preliminary open interest was down 2,729 contracts. There were no new delivers against October live cattle on Thursday. Cash trade started to pick up at $240 in the North this week, with southern action yet to get kicked off.... Barchart · Oct 17, 2025
What are Tomahawk missiles and why does Ukraine want them? Ukraine argues missiles would compel Russia to take Donald Trump’s calls for negotiations to end war more seriously The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
How new foreign worker visa fees might worsen doctor shortages in rural America There are almost 1.1 million licensed physicians in the United States. That may sound like a lot, but the country has struggled for decades to train enough physicians to meet its needs – and, in particular, to provide care in rural and underserved communities. The Conversation · Oct 17, 2025
Trump administration’s layoffs would gut department overseeing special education, eliminating parents’ last resort A federal judge on Oct. 16, 2025, paused the Trump administration’s latest round of layoffs, which targeted more than 4,000 federal workers at a range of agencies, including 466 workers at the Department of Education. The Conversation · Oct 17, 2025
National Guard will be deployed during ‘Antifa-linked’ No Kings protests in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says Guardsmen will be on hand but not called upon ‘unless there is a determination that there is an emergency need’ The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Latin Times · Oct 17, 2025 Top Venezuelan Official Rejects Report Claiming Regime Offered Ousting Maduro To Trump Admin: 'Psychological Warfare' Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez rejected a report claiming that she and her brother, another top official, twice offered the Trump administration ousting Nicolas Maduro and undergoing a transition
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025 Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys UN urges opening of all crossings with aid deliveries at less than half of agreed frequency, as WHO issues disease alert
GOBankingRates · Oct 17, 2025 4 Changes to 529 Plans Due To Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill While the focus of One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been around income taxes, the far-reaching legislation also includes changes to areas like 529 plans.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025 Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine Naval sources suggested Russian air defences hit the plane while seeking to counter a Ukrainian drone attack
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won't be the first to tap it OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults."
International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025 Who Is Peter Thiel? Billionaire Entrepreneur 'Obsessed' With the Antichrist and South Park's Latest 'Victim' Billionaire Peter Thiel faces fresh scrutiny after reports of his Antichrist-themed lectures and a satirical South Park episode mocking his apocalyptic rhetoric.
International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025 Businesses Warn of Labor Shortages as Trump Faces Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Costs US businesses sue Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning of labor shortages.
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025 Manhattan district attorney works to curb interstate gun trafficking: ‘It’s a national issue’ Alvin Bragg was appointed co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence and sets sights on addressing flow of guns
Windows Central · Oct 17, 2025 Microsoft is reportedly moving Surface and Xbox production — no prizes for guessing why Microsoft is reportedly planning to move Surface production out of China by 2026 and is also encouraging Xbox production to be shifted overseas. The move comes amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, with new tariffs, port fees, and export restrictions driving up costs.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 Three killed after Kenyan security forces fire on crowds mourning opposition leader Dramatic footage of the incident showed panicked mourners running for cover as shots were fired at the memorial event for the Kenyan opposition leader. There has also been a stampede at Raila Odinga’s funeral
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025 Trump downplays hopes he will supply Ukraine with US missiles after meeting with Zelenskyy US president seemed more intent on brokering a peace deal after surprise phone call with Putin earlier in day