06 · The Washington Post
Would Trump accept GOP midterm losses? 7 in 10 Americans doubt it
Why it matters
A Post poll finds 7 in 10 Americans doubt Trump would accept Republican midterm losses.
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07 · The Washington Post
GOP is touting tax cuts to keep Ohio red. Voters aren't sold
Why it matters
Republicans are campaigning on tax cuts to keep Ohio red, and voters are not sold.
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08 · Vox
Trump, Russia, Ukraine, diesel, refineries and Starlink
Why it matters
Vox traces how Trump's Russia policy, from Russian diesel imports to pressure on Zelenskyy, tracks US gas prices before the midterms.
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09 · Vox
What a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal under Trump could look like
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on Ukraine, the Gulf, and a World Bracing for Impact.
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10 · The Washington Post
Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Why it matters
The administration is holding up Patriot interceptors meant for Ukraine as relations with Kyiv deteriorate.
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11 · Business Insider
4 figures that help explain the affordability crisis behind France's protests
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on Bonds, Bubbles, and the Bill for the AI Buildout.
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12 · The Guardian
Milan luxury shops close as Italy deploys troops after youth protests
Why it matters
Italy is deploying 500 soldiers to Milan after weekend looting, as cost-of-living protests spread in Europe.
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13 · Business Insider
Starlink is the crown jewel of Elon Musk's business empire
Why it matters
Starlink is SpaceX's only operating-profit segment, and Musk's mobile-carrier ambitions could turn it into another capital drain.
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14 · Business Insider
How Amazon really feels about its $220 billion AI bet
Why it matters
Internal Amazon documents and a recorded AWS meeting show the company pressing ahead with a costly AI data center buildout.
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15 · Business Insider
Barclays says CoreWeave's troubles aren't cause for wider concern
Why it matters
Barclays argues CoreWeave's bond troubles should not be read as a signal for the whole AI trade.
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16 · Business Insider
Elon Musk says he'll give SpaceX shares to every American kid next year
Why it matters
Musk pledged one SpaceX share to every American child next year, part of AI companies' push for public goodwill.
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17 · Refacto AI
Anthropic's secret bill, AWS hunts Nvidia devs, Brockman's big claims, Be Honest!
Why it matters
Refacto AI breaks down Anthropic's leaked draft federal AI bill, including self-certification and preemption of state law.
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18 · Business Insider
This chart shows how junior-level hiring is down at Anthropic due to AI
Why it matters
Further reading from the day's section on AI's Charm Offensive, and the Fights Over the Rules.
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19 · Digiday
Apple finally explains its Safari block, and identity companies are in its sights
Why it matters
Apple explained that its Safari blocklist targets identity resolution, while its job board shows a growing ads business.
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20 · Digiday
Apple's Safari ad tech blocklist sends publishers back to IAB Tech Lab's Trusted Server
Why it matters
Apple's Safari blocklist is pushing publishers back toward IAB Tech Lab's Trusted Server.
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