10/18: CBS Weekend News
“No Kings” protests express fear, frustration with Trump administration; Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s show for the ages.
Day: October 19, 2025
Putin Seeks Donetsk Control In Return For Peace Deal With Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly demanded full control of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine as a key condition for ending the ongoing war. The request was made during a recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to two senior officials cited by The Washington Post.Putin’s insistence on Donetsk, a vital industrial and strategic area, indicates Moscow’s
Washington State’s upset bid unravels against No. 18 Virginia
Leading by 10 for much of the game, WSU collapsed when it mattered most, allowing No. 18 Virginia to escape with a 22-20 win.
U.S. will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says
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Shashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi For Facilitating Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Mandir
Shashi Tharoor commended PM Narendra Modi’s pivotal role in facilitating the establishment of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, noting that PM Modi’s engagement with UAE helped transform the vision of a Hindu place of worship into reality
Another ‘No Kings’ protest stretches a mile through downtown Seattle
With chants, costumes and colorful signs, Washingtonians raised their voices against Trump’s hard-line policies on immigration, the federal budget and more.
Who is the Dezhou man at the center of China’s viral lottery and live-streamer scandal?
A man from Dezhou, Shandong province won 10.17 million yuan in December 2024. He reportedly spent a large portion on gambling and live-streamers. His wife, Yuan, discovered the funds depleted and filed for divorce. The incident has caused widespread ou…
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Ceasefire After Days Of Deadly Clashes
Afghan and Pakistani delegations were in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, for talks on defusing the deadliest crisis between them in several years, after more than a week of fighting killed dozens of people and injured hundreds on both sides.
How Robinhood is expanding beyond commission-free trading into retirement accounts, tokenized equities, and sports betting, with some 27M people using its app (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
How Robinhood is expanding beyond commission-free trading into retirement accounts, tokenized equities, and sports betting, with some 27M people using its app — After making its name on millennials and meme stocks, the po…
Ireland plans to make a $1,500 a month basic income for artists permanent
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