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Starmer Clings to Power, Nigeria Airstrike Sparks Outrage, and Cavs-Pistons Returns to Detroit

May 13, 2026

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7 min read

Starmer Clings to Power, Nigeria Airstrike Sparks Outrage, and Cavs-Pistons Returns to Detroit

Inflation just surged to a three-year high as Kevin Warsh takes over the Fed, Britain’s government wobbles, and oil markets brace for more global instability.

A Beijing Roadshow, an FDA Exit, and Silicon Valley’s Next Gadget

May 13, 2026

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6 min read

A Beijing Roadshow, an FDA Exit, and Silicon Valley’s Next Gadget

Power, trust and consumer tech all shifted at once today — from Beijing boardrooms to Washington agencies to Silicon Valley product launches.

Sudan’s Drone War Escalates, Trump Targets Iran Reporters, and Cannes Opens With a Hollywood Tribute

May 12, 2026

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6 min read

Sudan’s Drone War Escalates, Trump Targets Iran Reporters, and Cannes Opens With a Hollywood Tribute

Sudan’s drone war is driving mass civilian deaths, Trump pushed DOJ action over Iran reporting, and Cannes opened with a tribute to Peter Jackson as global tensions and culture collided Tuesday.

Fast and Furious Goes to TV, Haiti Violence Spreads, and Cities Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence

May 12, 2026

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8 min read

Fast and Furious Goes to TV, Haiti Violence Spreads, and Cities Cut Fossil Fuel Dependence

NBCUniversal bets big on franchise TV, Haiti’s violence worsens, and new research shows cities cutting emissions without slowing growth.

Oil Markets Brace for a Longer Crisis, Trump Eyes Gas Tax Cuts, and NASA Targets Mars

May 11, 2026

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6 min read

Oil Markets Brace for a Longer Crisis, Trump Eyes Gas Tax Cuts, and NASA Targets Mars

Oil markets are bracing for a prolonged Hormuz crisis as Trump weighs gas tax relief and NASA prepares a high-stakes Mars flyby mission.

Trump’s Beijing Gamble, India’s Work-From-Home Warning, and the AI Cafe Experiment

May 11, 2026

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7 min read

Trump’s Beijing Gamble, India’s Work-From-Home Warning, and the AI Cafe Experiment

Trump heads into a tense Beijing summit, India urges millions to stay home to save fuel, and an AI-run cafe offers a glimpse of the next workplace shift.

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