Bloomberg News Now: Venezuela Quakes, Bolton Plea, Hormuz Tensions, Tech Headwinds & Beijing Crash

A pair of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has left at least 589 people dead and more than 58,000 missing as global rescue teams arrive. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to unlawfully retaining national defense information in a closely watched federal case. Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz after a drone attack on commercial vessels as the U.S. investigates potential IRGC involvement. Markets edge higher while tech stocks face pressure from AI delays, chip‑sector moves, and price hikes from Apple and Microsoft. Plus, a small plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper and the New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. -------- Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of the top stories. Hear the latest news, updated throughout the day, covering global business stories in just a few minutes. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: On Apple: http://apple.co/3Eyz9EX On Spotify: http://spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: http://bit.ly/460OMka