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US contractor accused of leaking classified defence info to journalist girlfriend

The US Justice Department on Friday accused a government contractor of leaking classified national defence information to his girlfriend, a journalist who publishes a Substack newsletter.

The Times of India · Oct 24

Donald Trump's Latest 'Political Bankruptcy' Will Have 'Horrifying' Outcome, Nobel Economist Warns

Writing before the 2026 midterm elections, Paul Krugman argued that a Republican defeat could increase Donald Trump's incentive to take risky actions, including over Iran and Ukraine.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Danielle Bernstein buys back WeWoreWhat stake as the brand relaunches after 8-figure sale

Danielle Bernstein, the founder of fashion brand WeWoreWhat, sold a stake in her company for eight figures before turning 30. Now, 15 years after starting the platform, she has bought back a stake in the business as she prepares to reposition the brand. Bernstein discussed the decision on the October…

The Times of India · Oct 19

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry hates the AI trade, but the bear is bullish on these stocks

Michael Burry has taken full positions in five beaten-down stocks: QXO, Sprouts Farmers Market, Build-A-Bear, Birkenstock and MercadoLibre, citing attractive valuations. The investor remains bearish on AI-driven market exuberance, warning about stretched valuations, rising AI debt and potential market risks, while drawing parallels with previous periods of excessive optimism.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump’s Arctic adviser's Russia ties

Thomas Dans has backed taking over Greenland and advocated reestablishing ties with Russia, where he has business

Salon · Sep 16

Michael Burry Sells Nvidia Puts Days After Opening a Long Position and Calling the Stock 'Wildly Undervalued'

Michael Burry has exited his December 2026-dated Nvidia put options entirely, citing concerns over rapid time decay, but continues to maintain short positions on other AI firms like Oracle and CoreWeave.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Michael Burry pulls back on risk, says he’s happy to sit on cash. Is Big Short investor reversing his bearish AI bets?

Michael Burry is pulling back on portfolio risk, exiting December 2026 put options on Nvidia and Palantir without rolling them over. The ‘Big Short’ investor said he is “happy to sit on cash” while continuing to hold 2027 Palantir puts and QQQ puts, amid renewed warnings about stretched AI valuations.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Former HMRC Worker Who Called Himself 'Genocidal Racist Monster' Jailed After BBC Undercover Exposé

Thomas Webster, a former HMRC worker, was jailed for two years after a BBC investigation revealed his involvement with a far-right group and misuse of his position to spread racist misinformation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

Reform UK bans three journalists from its conference after critical reporting

Guardian City editor Anna Isaac among those who had credentials to cover event declined

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

The Year for Magical Thinking

How one progressive Texan's blog, filled with years of misplaced optimism and disproved predictions, has come to seem increasingly… reasonable

Texas Observer · Sep 1