U.S.
- The U.S. government shutdown entered day 5 on Sunday. Source: Reuters
- The SEC said it will furlough over 90% of staff during the shutdown, limiting IPO and ETF approvals. Source: Reuters
World
- Israeli strikes hit Gaza overnight as Palestinians await progress on a U.S.-backed plan to end the war. Source: Reuters
- At least five people were killed and energy infrastructure was damaged in a Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Lviv region. Source: Reuters
Business/Markets
- Bitcoin hit a new all‑time high above $125,000. Source: Reuters
Tech/Media
- Google and NBCUniversal reached a multi‑year deal to keep NBCU networks on YouTube TV, with Peacock available via Primetime Channels. Source: Reuters
- OpenAI reached a $500 billion private valuation via an employee share sale. Source: Reuters
Sports
- MLB Division Series, Game 1s: Tigers 3–2 Mariners (11 inn); Blue Jays 10–1 Yankees; Brewers 9–3 Cubs; Dodgers 5–3 Phillies. Source: Reuters
- WNBA Finals: Aces lead 1–0 over the Mercury; Game 2 today at 3 p.m. ET (ABC). Source: ESPN
