FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

FTSE 100 ends lower as oil price pushes higher

The FTSE 100 index closed down 38.59 points, 0.4%, at 10,862.50.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Inside Putin’s aggressive army recruitment drive as Russians ‘snatched off streets’ to feed Ukraine war

Moscow denies Ukrainian claims that Kyiv’s forces are killing Russian troops faster than they are being recruited

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Dollar drifts higher as traders eye Iran talks ahead of US jobs data

The dollar surged on Friday, gaining strength over the yen and euro as uncertainties regarding a peace deal in Iran heightened demand for safe-haven assets. Support for the dollar was also found in increasing Treasury yields due to expectations of forthcoming rate increases. Market participants are eagerly awaiting the U.S.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

'Not agreed to that': Trump shifts stance on Ukraine building Patriot missiles

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missiles, walking back earlier signals that Kyiv would be granted a production licence.

The Times of India · Jul 31

Big tech spends more than $1 trillion on AI infrastructure — additional $745 billion expected to be added to the figure in 2026 alone

Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have collectively spent more than $1 trillion on AI investments since the rush started in 2023. However, the big four are planning to spend more on AI CAPEX, with billions more planned for this year, even as their "hidden debt" balloons to over $1.65 trillion.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 31

'Leopold Just Stopped Taking Calls': Inside the Week That Gutted Wall Street's Hottest AI Fund

On July 24, Leopold Aschenbrenner sent investors a letter touting returns of 439% for the year through June and 1,551% since inception.

Benzinga · Jul 31

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nine dead and dozens wounded as Putin pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Trump's remarks come as Kyiv hits two more Wildberries warehouses and oil facilities in Russia

The Independent UK · Jul 31

AI Wunderkind Leopold Aschenbrenner's $20 Billion AI Hedge Fund Is Raising Cash After AI Rout (UPDATED)

Editor’s note: the story has been updated with the latest reporting about Situational Awareness’s portfolio.

Benzinga · Jul 30

TfL brings case worth up to £1bn against carmakers over Ulez compliance

Transport for London claims polluting diesel vehicles had been able to enter clean air zone without having to pay

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

Nvidia behind $50 billion lease on Texas data center, FT reports

In an impressive move, Nvidia is reportedly set to lease Hut 8's data center in Texas, with the value of the arrangement potentially soaring to fifty billion dollars in the future. This state-of-the-art campus is designed to facilitate extensive artificial intelligence training and operations. Moreover, Nvidia is expected to sublease…

The Economic Times · Jul 28