Furloughed federal workers are being recalled to issue the monthly inflation report that was due out next week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has said it would publish the data on Oct. 24.https://www.wsj.com/economy/cpi-inflation-report-social-security-e69e0b6a
Focus remains on developments related to the U.S. government shutdown and any indications regarding prospects of further rate cuts by the Fed. In Europe, inflation data will be watched. Markets across Asia will focus on monetary policy signals.https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/week-ahead-for-fx-bonds-eyes-on-u-s-government-shutdown-fed-rate-cut-prospects-5ecacdc0
Economic sentiment remained grim but held steady near recent levels in October as a federal shutdown hampered government functions and sidelined thousands of workers, according to the University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey.https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/consumer-sentiment-holds-steady-in-october-7348302d
Plus. the “cobot” revolution, Musk’s xAI supercomputer bonanza and how AI is complicating career advice, in this edition of the Technology newsletter.https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/amd-amps-up-chip-war-274560d5?mod=rss_Technology
Your likeness is now fair game for AI. Anyone is a click away from creating a digital version of you.https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/ai-avatar-likeness-sora-68bf426c?mod=rss_Technology
Workplace tensions and resentment will rise if top performers benefit more than everyone else from artificial-intelligence tools. But there are things companies can do to level the playing field.https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/ai-workplace-tensions-what-to-do-c45f6b51?mod=rss_Technology
Our brains are most efficient—and sustainable.https://www.wsj.com/opinion/supercomputers-cant-compete-with-humans-ai-brain-tech-534921ac?mod=rss_Technology
Don't fuss around with files and servers. Just use one of these WIRED-tested website builders.https://www.wired.com/story/best-website-builders/
This supercharged, intuitive trail machine can turn any intermediate rider into a World Cup–level legend in their own mind.https://www.wired.com/review/specialized-s-works-levo-4/
A canonical problem in computer science is to find the shortest route to every point in a network. A new approach beats the classic algorithm taught in textbooks.https://www.wired.com/story/new-method-is-the-fastest-way-to-find-the-best-routes/
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other countries.https://www.wired.com/story/as-coal-fades-australia-looks-to-realize-dream-of-100-renewable-energy/
Plus: US government cybersecurity staffers get reassigned to do immigration work, a hack exposes sensitive age-verification data of Discord users, and more.https://www.wired.com/story/happy-gilmore-producer-buys-spyware-maker-nso-group/
Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.https://www.wired.com/story/shutdown-pushing-air-safety-workers/
The Qatari prime minister told The New York Times that Gaza war mediators decided to delay talks on more difficult issues so a hostage-prisoner swap could be concluded quickly.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-peace-deal.html
Broad restrictions could cause supply interruptions for arms makers, as well as manufacturers in the semiconductor, automotive and other sectors.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/business/china-rare-earth-export-controls.html
Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html
Sometimes, they offer a place to stay to immigrant children. Other times, they provide help navigating the legal system. They have become part of the resistance.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/nyregion/schools-immigrant-children-deportation.html
The star’s emotional transparency and expressive eyes helped us see the Corleones as both fascinating and repellent, just as her character did.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/movies/diane-keaton-the-godfather.html
Her legacy will include the ways she shaped fashion, rather than allowing fashion to shape her.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/style/diane-keaton-style-icon.html
Our culture is amok with binaries. We have two major parties, just two, and they are forever opposed.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/opinion/derrida-trump-ted-lasso-binaries.html