What we are reading October 8, 2025
The tariffs and climate change are driving an increase in coffee prices—tales from the government shutdown and numerous other stories that caught our attention this week.
996 work culture is sad and inhumane. Whatever’s wrong with 888 – or even 000? | Emma Beddington
Silicon Valley is keen, once more, on a working pattern of 12-hour days, six days a week. It really is time for a new approach, says Emma Beddington
Emma Beddington
Who Trump Officials Deem Essential in Shutdown Raises Eyebrows
Amid threats of layoffs, the number of federal workers who haven’t yet found themselves furloughed is fueling theories
Philip Elliott
Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots | CNN Business
Americans ramped up their spending in August; however, their costs of living were on the rise as food and other goods became even more expensive last month and services prices remained stubbornly high.
Alicia Wallace
Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland Doesn’t Need or Want Federal Troops
Mayor Keith Wilson argues Portland needs federal partnership for housing and social aid, not “Full Force” troops.
Keith Wilson
As Tariffs Send Coffee Prices Soaring, Some In Congress Are Brewing Up A Solution
The cost of coffee is on the rise, thanks to tariffs. A bill in Congress would scrap the tax—a move that could be popular as more Americans reach for a cup.
Kelly Phillips Erb
How AI Could Drive the 2026 Midterm Elections
One side is poised to exploit the tech, creating a systematic advantage in personalized messaging and campaign strategy.
Nathan E. Sanders
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