EconomyGasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan discusses the outlook for gas prices over the coming week as the average price of regular gasoline has climbed by more than $1.50 per gallon since the war with Iran began.
EconomyGasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan discusses the outlook for gas prices over the coming week as the average price of regular gasoline has climbed by more than $1.50 per gallon since the war with Iran began.
WorldChinese President Xi Jinping enters the third and final day of his state visit to the United States. President Donald Trump is hosting Xi at a White House state dinner attended by leading technology executives, while millions along the East Coast prepare for a dangerous nor’easter.
WorldFlood alerts doubled within 24 hours as a rare September nor’easter approaches the East Coast, bringing the threat of heavy rain, powerful winds and coastal flooding to 33 million people. In the Pacific, rapidly strengthening Hurricane Nolo is heading toward Hawaii.
WorldA barrage of Russian drones leaves a busy Kyiv street and other civilian sites devastated, while Ukraine retaliates by striking refineries deep inside Russia.
TechPope Leo XIV cautioned that humanity could lose sight of its human essence in a “paradise of machines” as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in everyday life. During his first visit to France, he urged stronger ethical discernment and said people must remain central to discussions about AI.
SocietyAccording to a Mother Jones report, the mass shooter who killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in February used a second ChatGPT account to seek advice on bypassing safety guardrails after her first account was blocked. Reporter Mark Follman says using OpenAI’s chatbot to obtain information, create violent scenarios and evade safeguards can have a severe psychological impact on troubled and vulnerable users.
WorldIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News' Bret Baier that he had personally seen the supreme leader in recent weeks, describing him as healthy and capable of governing.
TechAt the FutureChina Global Forum in Singapore, physical AI is a major focus. UISEE co-founder and CEO Gansha Wu explains why, despite leading an autonomous-driving company, he remains wary of putting AI in control on busy city roads and says human supervision remains crucial. He also addresses fears that autonomous vehicles could displace drivers.
WorldNepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that the deadly floods in Nepal should be seen as a warning to the world about climate disasters. He proposed a Nepal-, India- and China-led Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism to share satellite data and expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, improve joint early warnings and coordinate cross-border aid.
WorldTürkiye has maintained a military presence in northern Iraq for decades, establishing several bases while citing threats from Kurdish fighters. After frequent cross-border attacks strained relations, Ankara and Baghdad agreed this week that Turkish forces would gradually transfer control of one base to the Iraqi army, while Iraq pledged to confront the armed groups Türkiye considers a security threat.
WorldMillions of people along the U.S. East Coast prepare for a nor’easter, while home heating oil reaches a record high in Maine. Trump hosts Xi for a state dinner amid a dispute with the press.
Economy28:01The world’s main energy arteries are under growing pressure. The Middle East conflict has shattered the assumption that the Strait of Hormuz would operate reliably, while routes through the Red Sea and Black Sea are also strained. Producers must find new ways to move oil, but the shortage now includes the ships and infrastructure needed for transport. Shuttle tankers are helping keep energy moving through Hormuz.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives visited the US National Archives on Friday, Sep 25. Trump told reporters they were comparing the roughly 250-year history of the United States with China’s 6,000 years, while stressing that Americans are proud of their own history.
EconomyA steady succession of geopolitical shocks has upended global trade. To secure supply chains in this new environment, governments will need to look beyond established trade routes and pursue strategic new partnerships.
PoliticsTrump says the United States and China have made tremendous progress and will continue talks, after describing his meeting with his Chinese counterpart as “very productive.”
TechBlack Lake Technologies founder and CEO Zhou Yuxiang says tariff concerns are prompting some Chinese manufacturers to spend more on artificial intelligence. Smaller firms are adopting AI faster than larger ones because they are more agile, cost-conscious and willing to use tools that produce immediate results.
WorldIran has proposed a plan aimed at ending its conflict with the United States and restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the process could take only seven days. Sami al Arian of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University offers his assessment.
PoliticsThe programme examines what UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s meeting with US President Donald Trump says about his premiership and whether the UK government is becoming more effective at dealing with the Trump White House. It also discusses Trump’s relationship with Xi and a major new poll with implications for both sides of Britain’s political spectrum.
WorldLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is urging Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon, warning that the fragile ceasefire can still hold if the escalation ends.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed after talks in Washington to extend their trade truce through January 10. Trade tensions have eased, but disagreements remain over AI governance and US arms sales to Taiwan.
WorldThousands of government supporters joined a state-organized motorcycle rally in Tehran on Friday, waving Iranian and Hezbollah flags as efforts continued to end the war with the United States.
TechThe Vergecast reacts to Meta’s Muse AI agent, which is sometimes cute and performs well as a productivity tool, but could know nearly everything about a user if given access to social media and email. The episode also discusses new glasses hardware shown at Meta Connect, including VR glasses and camera-free, audio-only Ray-Bans.
EconomyAs markets move toward round-the-clock trading, their collateral infrastructure will need to evolve as well. GSR Managing Director Andy Baehr discusses how tokenized Treasuries and money market funds could keep collateral productive, support weekend trading and reduce risk in always-on markets.
PoliticsSen. Marsha Blackburn joins Harris Faulkner to criticize Senate Democrats for walking out of a key hearing on protecting women’s sports. Blackburn also responds to reports that Democratic candidates are avoiding Vice President Kamala Harris.