President Trump ramps up tension with China — threatening 100% tariffs — triggering a market pullback and safe-haven rush into gold. Reuters explains how global trade and AI-driven valuations amplify the risk.

In the Middle East, a fragile ceasefire took hold between Israel and Hamas, leading to a large hostage-prisoner exchange. Reuters and others trace how Sharm el-Sheikh is now set to host a high-stakes peace summit.

Inside Washington, a botched layoff at the CDC exposed how dangerously fragile federal health infrastructure is amid a prolonged government shutdown. ABC News reports on behind-the-scenes chaos.

Tragedy struck in Montgomery, Alabama, where a mass shooting left two dead and twelve wounded during a fair. Reuters and local coverage capture the impact and reaction.

Markets stagger under tariff shock, global volatility, and warnings from the Bank of England of an AI-bubble hangover. Reuters and Barron’s break down the ripple effects.

Meanwhile, the sky put on a show: the first supermoon of 2025 — also the Harvest Moon — lit up October nights. Astronomy outlines how subtle yet symbolic this moment was.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.

A U.S. government shutdown throws Washington into crisis as key economic data grinds to a halt. Reuters and The Guardian explain the fallout for workers, markets, and politics.

Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan heads to Cairo for ceasefire talks. The Guardian breaks down the negotiation timeline and what’s at stake for Israel and Hamas.

The White House declares an “armed conflict” with Caribbean drug cartels, sparking outcry from Venezuela. AP News details the legal and military implications.

In Japan, Sanae Takaichi’s leadership win shakes global markets, while France’s government collapses in record time. Reuters analyzes the economic shockwaves.

Plus, National Guard deployments trigger lawsuits at home, Netflix rolls out new fall hits, and scientists uncover alarming climate data from Antarctica.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.

Trump designates Antifa a terrorist group and promotes unproven autism treatments linked to Tylenol and vaccines. The Guardian details the executive order, the backlash from doctors, and what this means for public trust.

Russian jets violate Estonian airspace during UN General Assembly week. NATO allies warn of escalation, while diplomats push for Gaza recognition and ceasefires. The Guardian and UN reports provide the backdrop.

A government shutdown looms as over 100,000 federal workers prepare to resign. The Financial Times and MarketWatch explain how politics, economics, and markets collide.

Plus, a Michigan church shooting marks the 324th mass shooting this year; ICE detention centers face abuse allegations; and New York mayor Eric Adams withdraws from re-election.

Cardi B headlines Global Citizen Festival after The Weeknd bows out; Team Europe wins the Ryder Cup; and WWE’s NXT No Mercy streams live on Netflix for the first time.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu meet in Washington to push a 21-point Gaza ceasefire plan. The Guardian reports on the humanitarian crisis and global fallout.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.