Iran war could last another year Meanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climb Salon · Oct 23
This business hasn’t had a layoff in its 75 year history and other companies are clamoring to know why Founded 75 years ago, the St Louis manufacturer has scaled to 1,300 employees and $400 million in sales without downsizing The Independent UK · Oct 23
Iran is Also Threatening to Ramp Up Attacks if Targeted. It Will go After Civilian Infrastructure. Tehran said it will target airports, pipelines and other targets in the Persian Gulf. International Business Times · Oct 23
The U.S. Keeps Blocking Iran's Ports. Tehran's Shadow Tankers Have Now Run Out of Oil. Iranian oil stored aboard tankers in Asian waters had been depleted by mid-October. International Business Times · Oct 23
Starlink restrictions not lifted in Ukraine despite Trump's claims, defence officials say Ukrainian forces continue to experience disruptions to critical battlefield communications despite Donald Trump's assertion that restrictions have been removed, raising fresh questions about Kyiv's dependence on an American-controlled satellite network. Euronews · Oct 23
The Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine The US president is portraying Zelenskyy as the villain as he strives for Russia’s approval The Guardian - US · Oct 23
US blockade chokes Iran’s oil revenue, Tehran may intensify efforts to break restrictions The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has weakened Tehran’s ability to generate revenue from oil exports, potentially pushing Iran to intensify efforts to break the blockade and challenge Washington’s restrictions. The Times of India · Oct 23
Melania Trump has helped broker ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town, says White House – as it happened Residents in Oleshky have been enduring a worsening humanitarian crisis due to the lack of food, electricity and other resources The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
Ukraine's Starlink Speeds Improve After Trump–Musk Call, Officials Tell Wall Street Journal Ukraine Starlink speeds rose once Donald Trump rang Elon Musk, yet Ukrainian sources insist the limit stays, so read who claims what and why drones need it. International Business Times UK · Oct 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv disputes Musk’s Starlink claims as Zelensky says peace talks to resume Zelensky announces trilateral meeting with Russia and the US in November The Independent UK · Oct 23
Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming whom in the Ukraine-Starlink row? A war of words has erupted over who is responsible for the restrictions on Starshield access in Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Oct 23
Trump’s DOJ investigates whether Kristi Noem’s former top aide cashed in on DHS role: report IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 22
'He put it back': Trump says Ukraine's Starlink restored, stays silent on Musk Ukraine depends heavily on Starlink for communications between military units, coordinating operations and receiving early warnings during Russian missile attacks. The satellite-based network also supports the use of drones, which Ukraine deploys both to strike Russian targets and to defend against incoming attacks. Disruptions to connectivity can therefore affect the… The Times of India · Oct 22
Elon Musk allegedly throttled Starlink speeds for Ukrainian drones mid-assault, then blamed it on Trump We have billionaires making wartime foreign policy calls. We Got This Covered · Oct 22
International Business Times UK · Oct 22 Elon Musk Faces Investigation Calls After Allegedly Slowing Down Starshield and Causing 'Panic in Kyiv' Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has called for a congressional investigation into reports that Elon Musk restricted satellite communications used by Ukraine, amid conflicting accounts and unresolved questions about authority.
The Independent UK · Oct 22 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump claims Kyiv’s Starlink access has been restored but bats away Musk question Ukrainian military sources say they are yet to see any change in satellite internet speeds
The Independent UK · Oct 21 It’s an AI-proof, in-demand profession — and people are leaving in droves Driven off front lines by severe burnout and physical threats, tens of thousands of experienced nurses are moving to telehealth, urgent care and outpatient clinics
International Business Times UK · Oct 21 Rubio Says Starlink Access Is Musk's Decision as Ukraine Says Service Is Still Restricted Marco Rubio says Ukraine's Starlink access is governed by SpaceX's commercial contract as Kyiv reports speed restrictions affecting drone interceptions.
International Business Times · Oct 21 More Oil is Flowing Through the Persian Gulf Than Before the War. Prices are Still High. Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended on October 18.
International Business Times · Oct 21 Persian Gulf Oil Exports Surpass Prewar Levels, but Shipping Costs Keep Soaring Middle East oil flows through Hormuz and alternative regional routes averaged more than 24 million barrels daily during the week ended October 18.
The Independent UK · Oct 21 Man with a PhD and Nobel-cited research has sent out 2,300 applications yet cannot land a job Despite unemployment hovering between 3.5 percent and 4.3 percent over the past three years, applicants say finding work remains difficult
Fortune · Oct 21 Eric Schmidt’s path to a $20 billion Anthropic windfall began with an introduction from his ex, Cami Clark—now Dario Amodei’s wife Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt met Dario Amodei through Cami Clark years before Anthropic existed, and became one of its earliest backers
The Independent UK · Oct 21 Trump vs the press: The president has a long history of attacks on the media from personal abuse to billion dollar lawsuits The president has complained about ‘fake news’ ever since he first ran for high office in 2015. Joe Sommerlad reports on Trump’s second term attacks on the Fourth Estate
The Times of India · Oct 21 US doctor left $1.2 million to 36 grandchildren; seven-year dispute blocks it Edward Lyon made changes to his estate plan to ensure his retirement savings would benefit his 36 grandchildren. However, disputes regarding beneficiary forms and spousal waivers stymied the distribution of his $1.2 million account. After his passing in 2019, legal disputes arose over the legitimacy of a power of attorney,…
Fortune · Oct 21 Is Anthropic the IPO market’s last hope for 2026? The clock is ticking More bad news in the IPO market this week, but Anthropic could just maybe turn the tide.