frontpage: sat oct 17

A frontpage overview of the news from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times for October 17. This front page of The Wall Street Journal highlights a turbulent week marked by significant financial losses and international political tension. Wall Street experienced its steepest drop since June, driven by a major technology selloff and investor anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence funding and inflation. In geopolitical news, Russian strikes targeting vessels in the Black Sea and infrastructure in Ukraine have placed NATO in a difficult defensive dilemma. Domestically, Katie Zacharia resigned from her position as White House press secretary following scrutiny regarding her credentials. Additional stories cover cultural and lifestyle topics, including the unavailability of motion-sickness bags on commercial flights and the expanding presence of luxury retailers like Hermès in American suburbs.