Greg Myre on Up First from NPRTrump's Midterm Travel, Ukraine Starshield Restrictions, Houthis Attack AramcoUkraine’s Defense Ministry said the Starshield satellite network was restored after restrictions disrupted drone communications, including automatic cutoffs when aircraft exceeded 100 miles per hour. Elon Musk said the US government and military control usage, amid disagreement between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities.Also on NYT, Bloomberg and Reuters✨Go deeper
Kim Vinnell on Reuters World NewsUkraine's Starlink problem, US inflation and Ohio votersUS inflation exceeded expectations in September, with gasoline prices up 9.1% and accounting for about half the overall increase. Services excluding energy rose about 3.2%, shifting investor expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in two weeks from a nine-in-ten chance of no increase to roughly an even chance.Also on NYT and WSJ✨Go deeper
Greg Myre on Up First from NPRTrump's Midterm Travel, Ukraine Starshield Restrictions, Houthis Attack AramcoRussia intensified attacks on Ukraine with ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones as Ukraine faces shortages of air defenses and expects its toughest winter for electricity supplies. President Trump said intelligence sharing had not been cut, but the disruption appeared intentional, while Russia said its campaign targets Ukraine’s electricity grid.Also on Reuters✨Go deeper
Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Daybreak: US EditionZelenskyy Defies Trump; Leakers 'Should Be Shot' Says PresidentThe global artificial-intelligence stock sell-off intensified, with South Korean stocks falling nearly 8% and triggering a temporary trading halt. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each dropped more than 9%, while the SOX semiconductor index fell 4.3% and stood 20% below its June peak.Also on WSJ✨Go deeper
Kim Vinnell on Reuters World NewsUkraine's Starlink problem, US inflation and Ohio votersTwo commercial ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, the second and third vessels lost there since the US-Iran War began. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride was hit by a projectile and caught fire, with its crew escaping, while the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao sank after a September 23 strike that killed one crew member. Iran said it was escalating attacks over the US blockade and sanctions.✨Go deeper
Luke Vargas on WSJ What’s NewsThe Tech Selloff DeepensIsrael’s military is expanding its presence in Gaza less than two weeks before elections, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult contest and rejects President Trump’s peace plan. Israel now controls around 70% of the enclave and has more than 30 outposts, including nine built since an October 2025 ceasefire.✨Go deeper
