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Today's News

Today's headlines include news of protests and arrests at an art gallery, the potential for conflict between China and the United States, and changes to the U.K.'s tax code. There is also news about the slow start to 5G technology and the Mississippi River approaching record-low levels.

Outline

  • Protesters were arrested for throwing soup on a painting by Van Gogh.
  • Xi Jinping is preparing for a conflict with the United States.
  • UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has fired the treasury chief and reversed a decision on taxes.
  • Durham's Steele dossier case has hit hurdles from his own FBI witnesses.
  • UnitedHealth has boosted its earnings forecast on rising revenue.
  • WSJ – It is difficult to find an answer online to whether Chinese people like Xi Jinping.
  • Superfast 5G gadgets are off to a slow start.
  • A Federal Reserve President has admitted to violating financial trading policies.
  • The Mississippi River is approaching record-low levels and threatening commercial traffic.
  • Kroger is merging with Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal.
Protesters Arrested for Throwing Soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Painting in Gallery

Protesters Arrested for Throwing Soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Painting in Gallery

<ol><li>Protesters Arrested for Throwing Soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Painting in Gallery  The Wall Street Journal </li><li>Anti-oil environmentalists pour tomato soup on van Gogh 'Sunflowers' painting  Fox News </li><li>Watch: Climate Activists Cover Va…

Xi Jinping's Endgame: A China Prepared for Conflict With the U.S.

Xi Jinping's Endgame: A China Prepared for Conflict With the U.S.

<ol><li>Xi Jinping's Endgame: A China Prepared for Conflict With the U.S.  The Wall Street Journal </li><li>Xi wanted China to be at the tech frontier. 5 years on, tensions with the U.S. have dented that goal  CNBC </li><li>Behold, Emperor Xi  The Atlantic …

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss Fires Treasury Chief, U-Turns on Taxes

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss Fires Treasury Chief, U-Turns on Taxes

<ol><li>U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss Fires Treasury Chief, U-Turns on Taxes  The Wall Street Journal </li><li>LIVE: British Prime Minister Liz Truss holds a press conference after firing finance minister Kwa…  Reuters </li><li>British Government Close to C…

Durham's Steele Dossier Case Hits Hurdles From His Own FBI Witnesses

Durham's Steele Dossier Case Hits Hurdles From His Own FBI Witnesses

<ol><li>Durham's Steele Dossier Case Hits Hurdles From His Own FBI Witnesses  The Wall Street Journal </li><li>Danchenko trial: Dem operative admits he lied about source of Manafort, Lewandowski info included in dossier  Fox News </li><li>Durham rebukes his…

UnitedHealth Boosts Earnings Forecast on Rising Revenue

UnitedHealth Boosts Earnings Forecast on Rising Revenue

UnitedHealth Group raised its profit outlook for the year after posting a 12% increase in third-quarter revenue.

WSJ – Do Chinese People Like Xi Jinping? You Won’t Find an Easy Answer Online

WSJ – Do Chinese People Like Xi Jinping? You Won’t Find an Easy Answer Online

Anyone wondering how Chinese people regard Xi Jinping—about to ascend to a precedent-breaking third term in power—will have difficulty finding clues.

Superfast 5G Gadgets Are Off to a Slow Start

Superfast 5G Gadgets Are Off to a Slow Start

Despite their huge potential, 5G-enabled internet-of-things devices aren’t ubiquitous yet

Fed President Admits Violations of Financial Trading Policies...

Fed President Admits Violations of Financial Trading Policies...

Fed ethics officials uncovered errors after the central bank implemented sweeping personal-investment restrictions this year

Mississippi River Approaching Record-Low Levels, Threatening Commercial Traffic...

Mississippi River Approaching Record-Low Levels, Threatening Commercial Traffic...

Shipping and tourism businesses that rely on the river are seeking alternatives as barges are grounded and prices skyrocket as water levels haven’t been this low in more than three decades.

Kroger to Merge With Albertsons in a $24.6 Billion Deal

Kroger to Merge With Albertsons in a $24.6 Billion Deal

Kroger said it is buying rival Albertsons Cos Inc. in a deal that values the company at $24.6 billion, one of the biggest deals in the history of the grocery industry in the U.S.