Trump’s tariffs and the government shutdown continue to affect the global economy. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq and other markets including gold.

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 13 kilometers southwest of Elbert, Colorado, on Friday afternoon, briefly rattling communities across El Paso and Douglas counties, causing no immediate reports of damage.

Ohtani (1-1, 2.87 ERA) gets the start on the mound for the Dodgers, while the Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Here's how to watch the Dodgers-Brewers game, including time,

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

Current mortgage rates are down today and lower than they were seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, when the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached above 7%. But rates are still relatively high as fears around stubborn inflation have kept the Federal Reserve from lowering its benchmark rate until now.

WTI prices have fallen since the start of 2025 and are down by 31.57% compared to 2022. Over the past year, the 52-week range has stretched from an intraday low of $55.12 per barrel on April 9, 2025, to an intraday high of $80.77 per barrel on January 16, 2025—with that high trading about 38.12% above the current futures price.

Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #859, on October 17.