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The Mez Ledger · Weekly Close October 16 – October 23, 2025 2455 stories · Vol. 25 · Catalogue 43 · Issue 296 Get it by email ↓
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Government shutdown knowledge: gaming out its potential end

As Socrates or Yogi Berra might say, “knowing nothing" rules the shutdown standoff. President Trump’s role looms as Congress stalls, fatigue grows, and blame spreads.

FOX · 4 sources

Also covering this CBSSenate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 12th time as shutdown drags on NYTGovernment Shutdown Threatens Pay for Air Traffic Controllers ABCDemocrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in…
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Top Stories 366 stories

  1. U.S. strikes 2 more alleged drug vessels, killing 5 people

    CBS · 5 outlets

  2. How Trump Aims to Redefine the Military

    NYT · 3 outlets

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  1. 10/17: CBS Mornings Plus

    NYT · 4 outlets

  2. 10/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett

    NYT · 5 outlets

  3. George Santos says he's humbled but dismisses 'pearl clutching' critics

    CBS · 4 outlets

Business 214 stories

  1. Dow Industrials Hit Record, Boosted by Strong Earnings

    MKTW · 3 outlets

    Investors encountered another rough patch for the market on Wednesday. But more good news likely lies ahead, experts say.

  2. Government shutdown becomes 2nd longest in U.S. history

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  3. Regional Bank Worries Weigh on Stocks

    CNBC · 3 outlets

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  1. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  2. Volatility Returns to Stalk the Stock Market

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. Treasury Yields Slip as Government Shutdown Extends

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  4. Elon Musk Raises the Stakes for Vote on His Pay

    WSJ · 2 outlets

Sports 263 stories

  1. Fields shrugs off Jets owner's criticism of his play

    ESPN · 4 outlets

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  1. Jayden Daniels will have an MRI on Monday

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Bilas' men's basketball 2025 preseason All-America teams

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  3. Former Buccaneers RB, NFL All-Pro Doug Martin Dies at 36

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 263 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 23 (game #1368)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. iPad vs iPad Air: Which Apple tablet is right for you?

    9to5 · 2 outlets

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  1. Here’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 26

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  2. Microsoft fixes highest-severity ASP.NET Core flaw ever

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  3. How Apple’s M5 chip evolution compares to prior M-series gains

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  4. iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro – should you go Pro?

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  5. How to watch Tottenham vs Monaco on Tapmad (it's free)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Entertainment 128 stories

  1. Why Doesn’t Prince Andrew Pay Rent at Windsor Estate Royal Lodge?

    USMag · 1 outlets

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  1. Taylor Swift Donates $100K to Young Girl With Brain Tumor

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. These 16 Celebrities Were Upfront, Real, And Honest About Their Bisexuality

    USMag · 2 outlets

  3. Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Founding Member, Dead at Age 48

    USMag · 1 outlets

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