The NewsWorthy Nuclear Weapons Testing, Healthcare Sticker Shock & Etsy Witches - Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Oct 30, 2025 A significant announcement marks President Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons testing, coinciding with talks with the Chinese president. Premiums are set to soar for Obamacare, with some estimates nearing a 30% increase. NVIDIA achieves a remarkable $5 trillion valuation, reshaping the tech landscape. Also, a viral slang term makes waves among Generation Alpha. Additionally, the rise of Etsy witches is examined, highlighting the intriguing mix of commerce and spirituality in online spellcasting.
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U.S. Announces Return To Nuclear Testing
- President Trump announced the U.S. will resume nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia and China catching up.
- He issued immediate Pentagon orders and then held a breakthrough meeting with Xi Jinping that cut tariffs and opened trade talks.
Ceasefire In Gaza Remains Fragile
- Israel intensified airstrikes in Gaza with over 100 reported killed, complicating hostage return discussions.
- Hamas said it remained committed to the ceasefire and Israel later said the ceasefire was back on, showing fragile dynamics.
On-Duty Shooting Leads To Conviction
- Former deputy Sean Grayson shot Sonia Massey after she called 911 about an intruder and appeared to surrender.
- Jurors convicted Grayson of second-degree murder, a rare on-duty conviction for a white officer who killed an unarmed Black person.