The chief executive of Pilbara Minerals praised a new critical minerals deal between the U.S. and Australia as a fillip to building out global supply chains for commodities essential to modern technologies.https://www.wsj.com/business/lithium-giant-cheers-u-s-australia-minerals-pact-warns-on-price-supports-6359580c?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
New Delhi and Beijing have so far resisted U.S. calls to stop buying Russian crude, but far-reaching sanctions will be hard to ignore.https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/india-china-trump-russia-sanctions-e4ba5b59?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
Lukas Gaehwiler, vice chairman of UBS’s board since 2022, will retire following next year’s annual general meeting after a 45-year career in the sector.https://www.wsj.com/business/c-suite/ubs-names-new-chief-operating-officer-in-executive-team-reshuffle-43c6a52b?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
An NBA coach and player are arrested in a federal gambling investigation. A betting-saturated public asks: Well, what did anyone expect?https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/the-most-inevitable-scandal-in-sports-history-b9d2c5c7?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
Test your knowledge of the week’s events as reported in The Wall Street Journal.https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/news-quiz-for-oct-25-2025-643d412c?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
The remake, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, will support multiplayer gaming across several consoles for the first time.https://www.wsj.com/business/media/microsofts-xbox-to-remake-original-halo-video-game-e64d439e?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
Former Miramax CEO Bill Block is launching GammaTime, a microdrama platform with more than 20 shows including two from the “CSI” creator.https://www.wsj.com/business/media/gammatime-microdrama-video-platform-aa333984?mod=pls_whats_news_us_business_f
These affordable open buds come with Bose-crafted sound.https://www.wired.com/review/baseus-inspire-xc1/
Whether you’re new to feeding birds or have been at your wits’ end for years, here are some tried-and-true tips on how to foil these wily rodents.https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-keep-squirrels-off-bird-feeders/
In OpenAI’s new Atlas browser, the Ask ChatGPT sidebar is moderately helpful at best. Sometimes, it’s confusingly wrong.https://www.wired.com/story/web-browsers-ai-tour-guide-openai-atlas-ask-chatgpt/
Plus: Aura’s new digital photo frame goes wireless, a mood-morphing watch, Wyze and TP-Link unveil solar-powered outdoor security cameras, and Intel will open “AI Experience Stores” in five cities.https://www.wired.com/story/gear-news-of-the-week-theres-yet-another-new-ai-browser-and-fujifilm-debuts-the-x-t30-iii/
Plus: The Jaguar Land Rover hack sets an expensive new record, OpenAI’s new Atlas browser raises security fears, Starlink cuts off scam compounds, and more.https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-explains-how-its-aws-outage-took-down-the-web/
Trump said he's ending trade negotiations with Canada after a negative TV ad.https://abcnews.go.com/Business/trumps-halt-us-canada-trade-talks-impact-prices/story?id=126842628
Trump has not publicly said what he intends to name the ballroom, but officials say it's already being referred to as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom."https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-white-house-ballroom-after-officials/story?id=126843455
President Donald Trump will likely name his new $300 million White House ballroom after himself, according to senior administration officials.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/trump-white-house-ballroom-after-officials-126849428
President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada, citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/trump-ends-canada-trade-talks-anti-tariff-ad-126848112
Here's a look at how the alleged fraudsters rigged poker games, according to an unsealed indictment and announcement from federal officials.https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/high-tech-cheating-devices-allegedly-nba-gambling-scandal-126839899
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is among those charged in an illegal poker operation, while Heat guard Terry Rozier is among several charged in a separate gambling case, authorities said.https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/fbi-director-patel-announces-illegal-gambling-charges-nba-126803651
American cattle ranchers are standing in firm opposition to President Trump's plan to "buy some beef from Argentina" amid soaring domestic beef prices.https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/american-cattle-ranchers-push-back-trumps-plan-import-126803743
During Wednesday night's final New York City mayoral debate, the candidates attacked each other's records and shortcomings as they answered questions on policy issues.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/new-york-city-mayoral-candidates-face-off-final-126801798