WSJ What’s News Apps, Websites Hit by Major Outage at Amazon Web Services
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Oct 20, 2025 A major outage at Amazon Web Services disrupts access to popular platforms like Facebook and Robinhood. Trump threatens to cut U.S. aid to Colombia amid rising tensions in Latin America. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks appear strong, but experts warn of underlying market weaknesses as investors shift towards defensive sectors and safe assets. The podcast also touches on a drop in China’s GDP and fascinating details about a recent jewelry heist at the Louvre. This mix of tech, politics, and finance keeps listeners on their toes!
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Cloud Centralization Risk Exposed
- A major AWS outage disrupted widely used apps and financial services, showing cloud centralization risks.
- Amazon said systems were recovering after the problem stemmed from data centers around Northern Virginia.
U.S. Public Confrontation With Colombia
- President Trump publicly branded Colombia's president an "illegal drug dealer" and threatened to halt USAID.
- Colombia's president Gustavo Petro responded by calling Trump rude and ignorant, escalating bilateral tensions.
U.S. Strategy Against Maduro
- The U.S. offensive aims to make Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro "so miserable" he can't remain in power.
- Officials signal this strategy may take time and involve sustained pressure, including naval and air deployments.