Hamas says finding the bodies of 19 remaining hostages requires specialist equipment it does not have. Israel says failing to return them would violate ceasefire.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/16/israel-gaza-hamas-us-ceasefire-hostage-bodies/
Two dozen countries have restricted or ended arms sales to Israel. But the impact has been limited — and with the ceasefire, some could resume trade.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/16/israel-weapons-ban-gaza-arms/
Using satellite communications off-grid isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about Garmin’s new safety tools.https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-satcomms-garmin-fenix-8-pro/
Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.https://www.wired.com/story/scott-leiendecker-dominion-liberty-votes/
Lightweight trail shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.https://www.wired.com/story/should-you-hike-in-boots-or-trail-runners/
“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they're proud to drive it.https://www.wired.com/story/owning-a-cybertruck/
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/pepperand-salt-d776a7b1
President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/climate/fema-disaster-recovery-trump.html
Top officials, unwilling to fight for the independence of their institutions, watched on Wednesday as President Trump continued his pursuit of controlling law enforcement.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/us/politics/trump-bondi-patel-blanche-oval-office.html
The government subtly rebuffed the president’s comments that it would stop buying Russian oil, as it tries to avoid a public fight and end a trade dispute with Washington.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/asia/india-trump-russia-oil.html
Plus, where are all the pennies?!https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-cia-action-venezuela-hamas.html
Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/economy/china-rare-earths-supply-chain.html
Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/asia/china-nationalism-trade-war.html
A 25 percent levy on heavy-duty trucks and parts is set to take effect next month. Companies have few details on the policy.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/trump-tariff-trucks-parts.html
Nexperia, a computer chip maker headquartered in the Netherlands, was taken over by the Dutch government after pressure from officials in Washington.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/nexperia-netherlands-us-china.html
Our interview with the New York mayoral candidate who has burst onto the national stage.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/podcasts/the-daily/zohran-mamdani-interview.html
Zohran Mamdani is stepping up his Jewish outreach, as he holds private meetings with rabbis and other leaders across New York City who oppose his stance on Israel.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/nyregion/mandani-jews-israel-palestine.html
Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the key.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html
Ceremonies took place on Thursday to commemorate two years since the surprise attack of Oct. 7, 2023, on southern Israel.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/middleeast/israel-october-7-attack-hamas-ceasefire.html
With the bodies of 10 people returned from Gaza, Israelis elated by the release of hostages began mourning those who did not make it home alive.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-funerals.html