AI godfather Yann LeCun's advice on college, work and breaking through AI hype A scientist's view on the future of AI. Axios · May 4
Scoop: Dems' foreign policy group prepping for 2028 It aims to help potential presidential candidates and address party divisions. Axios · May 3
Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Iran Naval Conflict by Claiming Military Blockade Is a 'Very Friendly' Encounter President Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iran has led to economic turmoil and heightened political tensions, with Tehran warning of unprecedented retaliation. International Business Times UK · May 3
AI is changing how we write and speak Researchers found that AI pushes users toward a more standardized speaking and writing style. Axios · May 2
The year that shook the Gulf The region's vision of a post-oil future has taken a major blow. Axios · May 2
Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn Iran is facing mounting economic and military strain as a United States naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman continues to choke off its critical oil exports, with Pentagon-linked estimates putting losses at roughly $4.8 billion, a report by Axios said. The disruption has intensified pressure… The Times of India · May 2
"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans New York, Illinois, Maryland, Colorado, California and New Jersey are among the states being targeted. Axios · May 1
Scoop: U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion, Pentagon says Officials want to emphasize the blockade's impact as peace talks stop and start. Axios · May 1
Asian Americans Report Highest Anxiety Levels Over Shifting U.S. Attitudes On Identity, Immigration A new STAATUS Index findings highlight rising worry, persistent perception gaps and continued concerns over belonging, discrimination and public sentiment toward Asian Americans in the U.S. International Business Times · May 1
US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war. Euronews · May 1
What are Trump’s options for Iran after ‘final blow’ briefing? The United States is said to be weighing its options, with the conflict no closer to formally ending The Independent UK · May 1
Asian Americans report highest anxiety as U.S. debates identity and immigration What AAPI anxiety means for U.S. politics. Axios · May 1
Washington has a new Anthropic problem Anthropic is both a risk and a necessity to AI progress, at least in the White House's telling. Axios · May 1
The Independent UK · May 1 Trump ‘briefed on special forces mission’ to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile Donald Trump reportedly received a high-level briefing on new military options against Iran from Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine on Thursday. Options discussed included potential “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure and an operation to control parts of…
Axios · May 1 AI just killed your last excuse for not starting a business With a strong idea and some prompting skills, all you need is a weekend.
Barchart · Apr 30 Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...
Axios · Apr 30 Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation by House Ethics A lawyer from the Ethics committee said in an email obtained by Axios that the panel was probing unspecified allegations involving the North Carolina Republican.
International Business Times · Apr 30 U.S. Reportedly Considering Sending Hypersonic Missile 'Dark Eagle' To The Middle East The U.S. military is reportedly considering sending a hypersonic missile to the Middle East, likely to be used against Iran should the Trump administration decide to resume hostilities.
Barchart · Apr 30 Dollar Falls as the Yen Rallies on Intervention Talk The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to support the yen. Also, lower...
Axios · Apr 30 Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts Increasingly, elections are decided in the party primary.
Axios · Apr 30 AI labs can't stop leapfrogging each other Today's world-changers are tomorrow's forgotten labs.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Iran-US war latest: Trump again declares ‘we’ve already won’ as he pressures Tehran to make a deal President Donald Trump said even though the U.S. has ‘already won,’ he wants to win by a ‘bigger margin’
The Times of India · Apr 30 Iran's uranium, Russia's offer, US response: What did Putin and Trump discuss? Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to help manage Iran's enriched uranium stockpile during a call with US President Donald Trump. Trump, however, prioritized Putin's involvement in ending the Ukraine war, stating his main concern is the conflict in Ukraine. The US president also indicated a blockade in the Strait of…
The Times of India · Apr 30 US to attack Iran again? 'Short and powerful' wave of strikes may be in store US Central Command has developed plans for swift, impactful strikes on Iran, targeting key infrastructure to pressure Tehran in nuclear negotiations. President Trump will be briefed on these and other military options, including controlling parts of the Strait of Hormuz or a special forces operation to secure uranium stockpiles.