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Today — 19 October 2025Main stream

‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France

19 October 2025 at 12:01
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.

© Andrea Mantovani for The New York Times

People demonstrating in 2023 in Bordeaux, France, against pension reform. Many had thought the fight over raising the retirement age was settled, but that was not the case.
Before yesterdayMain stream

The Growing Blowback Against Marc Benioff

New revelations about efforts by his company, Salesforce, to work with the Trump administration is getting heat from San Francisco officials and now allies.

© Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle, via Associated Press

Marc Benioff’s rightward shift has turned at least one major ally against him.

Venture Capitalist Ron Conway Resigns From Board Over Benioff National Guard Comments

17 October 2025 at 03:00
Ron Conway stepped down from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm after the company’s chief executive, Marc Benioff, said he supported President Trump and wanted the National Guard to come to San Francisco.

© David "Dee" Delgado/Reuters

Ron Conway, a prominent venture capitalist, resigned on Thursday from the board of Salesforce’s philanthropic arm.

Trump’s New Tariff on Trucks Could Burden an Already Struggling Industry

16 October 2025 at 22:56
A 25 percent levy on heavy-duty trucks and parts is set to take effect next month. Companies have few details on the policy.

© Mike Blake/Reuters

President Trump gave few details about a planned tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and truck parts starting Nov. 1.

France’s Government Narrowly Survives No-Confidence Vote

16 October 2025 at 19:44
The result gives Sébastien Lecornu, France’s prime minister, a reprieve after weeks of political turmoil. But he still has to get a budget passed by the end of the year.

© Benoit Tessier/Reuters

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of France speaking at the National Assembly in Paris on Thursday before a no-confidence vote on the government.
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