Zelenskyy: 'American Govt' Caused Starlink Slowdown, Canada Fire, More
Oct 18, 2026 · 5m
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses the U.S. of restricting Starlink access, a claim Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses as reckless. The episode also covers a deadly fire at a Canadian military base amid Alberta’s separation referendum, and calls for an investigation into attacks on journalists in the West Bank. Financial highlights include major defense contractors’ earnings driven by record procurement, while Netflix, IBM, and Tesla report results. Additionally, China plans to restrict exports of 40 key technologies, and WNBA and MLB playoff updates round out the show.
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Zelensky blames US for Starlink restrictions
Treasury Secretary Besant responds to Zelensky
Criticism of Trump's Russian energy sanctions waiver
Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
Alberta referendum on separation from Canada
Investigation into beatings in the West Bank
Defense contractors' earnings and record procurement
Boeing, IBM, Tesla, and Meta earnings preview
Netflix earnings expectations and layoffs
China export bans and India food regulation crackdown
Sports scores: WNBA Finals and ALCS
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