U.S.
- U.S. air travelers faced delays and cancellations as the government shutdown strained TSA and air traffic control operations. Reuters
- Two court hearings today will examine challenges to President Trump’s National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland. Reuters
World
- Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and hostage-release plan; celebrations were reported in Gaza and Israel. Reuters
- China tightened rare earth export controls affecting defense and semiconductor users. Reuters
Business/Markets
- U.S. stock futures were little changed as investors awaited remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Reuters
- Gold held above $4,000 per ounce as investors assessed the Israel–Hamas deal. Reuters
Tech/Media
- The U.S. approved some Nvidia AI chip sales to the United Arab Emirates, according to Bloomberg, Reuters reported. Reuters
- New York City sued Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok, alleging the platforms contribute to a youth mental health crisis. Reuters
