Ohio Democrats Struggle in Rust Belt as Britain's Financial Disaster Looms

Today's headlines cover a range of topics, from politics to business to natural disasters. In the United States, Ohio Senator Rob Portman is offering a potential road map for Democrats struggling to gain traction in the Rust Belt. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Britain is facing a financial crisis that is being called a warning to the rest of the world. In Florida, flood insurance rates have fallen in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, and in Ukraine, troops are fighting to take control of the city of Lyman as Russians attempt to withdraw. In Iran, students and shopkeepers are on strike as the protest movement there maintains its strength. In the business world, fast food chains are raising millions of dollars to oppose a new California wage law, and the Federal Trade Commission is investigating the market power of a major anesthesia provider. Finally, the next big battle between Google and Apple is being fought over the soul of the car.

• Ohio's Ryan Offers Potential Road Map for Dems Struggling in Rust Belt: This article discusses how Ohio Representative Paul Ryan could be a potential leader for the Democratic Party in the wake of their loss in the 2016 presidential election.
• Britain's Financial Disaster Is a Warning to the World: This article discusses how Britain's recent financial troubles could be a warning sign for the global economy.
• Flood Insurance Fell in Florida Before Hurricane Ian Struck: This article discusses how Florida's flood insurance rates have been falling in the years leading up to Hurricane Ian.
• Ukrainian Troops Fight to Take Full Control of Lyman, as Russians Attempt to Withdraw: This article discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Ukrainian troops are fighting to take control of the city of Lyman from Russian forces.
• Iran Students, Shopkeepers Go on Strike as Protest Movement Maintains Strength: This article discusses how Iranian students and shopkeepers are protesting the government through strikes and other forms of civil disobedience.
• Fast Food Chains Raise Millions to Oppose California Wage Law: This article discusses how fast food chains are raising money to oppose a California law that would raise the minimum wage.
• FTC Probes Market Power of One of Country’s Biggest Anesthesia Providers: This article discusses how the Federal Trade Commission is investigating the market power of one of the largest anesthesia providers in the United States.
• The Next Big Battle Between Google and Apple Is for the Soul of Your Car: This article discusses how the next big battle between Google and Apple will be over the control of the automotive industry.