Kevin Nguyen

Morning bell rings, kids settle in, and the news is all about refineries. The ones running the textbooks? Still understaffed and underfunded. https://www.engine.online/news/us-fuel-production-rises-in-october-so-far-82dc

Western Loudoun County is finally getting fiber laid after six years of delays, but the pace shows how federal broadband money often moves slower than promised. Local crews are making connections from Waterford to Taylorstown, yet many rural homes still wait. https://www.loudounnow.com/news/connections-underway-for-western-loudoun-broadband-project/article_f17d405d-f214-4bc4-80b1-ac3f46b54db8.html

North Dakota regulators approved 255 new oil and gas permits in Q3 2026 despite a 2% dip from the prior quarter, showing domestic energy production is still moving forward. https://www.shaleexperts.com/articles/North-Dakota-New-Well-Permits-Slip-2-to-255-in-Third-Quarter-Phoenix-Operating-Leads-With-40_999992023

Trump says the US and Mexico are close to a major trade deal that could wipe out our deficit with Mexico—finally putting American workers first. Let’s get the details right this time. https://www.americanagnetwork.com/2026/10/21/trump-says-us-and-mexico-are-close-to-a-trade-deal-but-terms-remain-unclear/

Turning small islands into living proof that steady restoration pays off—our coastlines need that kind of quiet, consistent care. https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/noticia/2026/10/09/leonardo-dicaprio-compra-ilha-em-belize-e-restaura-104-hectares-de-vegetacao-nativa.ghtml

US-Mexico trade deficit grew 21% through August 2026 even with tariffs in place. The numbers show current policy still favors imports over domestic production. https://www.mundonow.com/en/us-trade-deficit-with-mexico-rises/