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Edition No. 108 · Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 48 stories · Source: Daily Newsletter Digest
Edition No. 108
Thursday 8 October 2026
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01 · The Washington Post
Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move pollsRepublicans have spent roughly half a billion dollars since Labor Day, yet credible polls show Democrats tied or leading in seven Senate battlegrounds.
02 · The Washington Post
Susan Collins, political survivor, tries to outrun TrumpMaine voters who like Susan Collins describe voting against her anyway as a vote against Trump, while some liberals back her.
03 · The Washington Post
Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonCollins and Troy Jackson's first debate centered on her ties to Trump, her seniority and the tax and spending bill.
04 · Semafor
Trump haters are more confident in election integrity, poll findsGallup finds 63% of Democrats but only 37% of Republicans are confident in the honesty of US elections.
05 · The Washington Post
Trump wants to turn his West Palm Beach golf club into the new Camp DavidTrump wants part of his West Palm Beach golf club granted to the federal government as a new Camp David.
06 · AP
Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for international students' post-graduation work programWhy it matters
The administration proposed a $70,000 fee on the program that lets international students work in the US after graduation.
Story page →07 · Business Insider
Leaked audio: What David Ellison told Skydance employees at his town hallWhy it matters
At his first town hall, Ellison told Skydance staff they compete for attention with the biggest tech companies.
Story page →08 · Business Insider
Who is Ynon Kreiz, the executive David Ellison tapped to help run SkydanceWhy it matters
Industry insiders describe Ynon Kreiz, brought in as co-CEO to cut Skydance's $80 billion debt, as unflappable.
Story page →09 · Forbes
David Ellison just landed a $150 million payday. Here's how much he's worthWhy it matters
The deal's close brought David Ellison a $150 million payday, though Forbes credits the family fortune to his father.
Story page →10 · Forbes
Skydance is here: Paramount closes $110 billion Warner Bros. merger after months of controversyWhy it matters
Skydance now controls two film studios and networks including CNN, CBS and HBO, with nearly $80 billion in debt.
Story page →11 · Status
Condé's Toy StoryWhy it matters
Condé Nast will introduce interim CEO Mike Perlis at a Monday all-hands as the publisher's leadership thins out.
Story page →12 · Business Insider
The '60 Minutes' ratings roller coaster is on the upswingWhy it matters
60 Minutes ratings are rising under Bari Weiss, whom Ellison put in charge of CBS News.
Story page →13 · The New York Times
OpenAI released solutions to 377 advanced math problems. Mathematicians weren't happyWhy it matters
OpenAI released solutions to 377 advanced math problems, and mathematicians questioned what the model actually did.
Story page →14 · Semafor
Tech companies play whack-a-mole with rogue AIWhy it matters
Governments are hardening AI stances after AI-assisted hacks on South Korean banks and an Australian government portal.
Story page →15 · Semafor
AI safety group lays out demands for candidatesWhy it matters
Nearly 40 labor, faith and AI safety groups sent Congress red lines for AI legislation and promised opposition to bills that cross them.
Story page →16 · Semafor
Democrat rolls out AI liability proposalWhy it matters
Rep. Lori Trahan's CLAIM Act would make it easier to sue AI developers when their agents cause harm.
Story page →17 · Semafor
Gallego rolls out ambitious plan to insulate workers against AIWhy it matters
Sen. Ruben Gallego proposed taxing data centers and automation and a New Deal-style jobs program to protect workers from AI.
Story page →18 · Digiday
Apple's secret blocklist is the talk of Advertising Week New York (mostly off the record)Why it matters
Ad executives at Advertising Week want to know whether Apple's iOS 27 has put them on its tracker blocklist.
Story page →19 · Business Insider
Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos supercharged AI cybersecurity risksWhy it matters
Jamie Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos model has sharply raised AI cybersecurity risks.
Story page →20 · Semafor
Hyperscalers won't stop spending until shareholders make themWhy it matters
Semafor argues AI giants' spending is driving a hated rally and spreading inflation, and only shareholders can stop it.
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