WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District edged down slightly during the mid-August to September reporting period. Employment levels were little changed on net as most employers held head counts steady. Wages grew slightly, and prices rose modestly. Activity in retail trade and residential real estate decreased somewhat while commercial real est  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Coast Guard Save Dozens of Lives During Catastrophic Floods in Alaska * The heroic efforts of the Coast Guard saved dozens of lives ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - After Western Alaska was struck by catastrophic flooding caused by Typhoon Halong over the weekend, the heroic men and women of the United States Coast Guard jumped into action to rescue dozens of victims. As of October 13, The   more