
MARKETS
“Biggest Story of the Year”: The Surprising Place Fueling America’s New Economic Boom
Markets Roundup

🏦 ECONOMY
⭐ Editor’s Pick: U.S. and Iran Closing in on One-Page Memo to End War (AX)
Oil prices plummeted on hopes of a U.S.-Iran agreement. (OP)
Inside the Moscow meeting that laid bare Iran’s weak hand. (OP)
A U.S.-backed “ARAM Express” proposal for a network of overland pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is gaining traction. (FOX)
These are the fastest-growing jobs for new college graduates — even in this low-hire market. (MW)
SEC proposes to eliminate quarterly reporting requirement for public companies (WSJ)
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) hinted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell has an agenda by staying on. (NYP)
The March JOLTS report showed a healthy labor market, not a "sluggish" one. (BN)

🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Explosive New Criminal Investigation Twist in JP Morgan Alleged Sex Slave Scandal (DM)
Citadel’s Ken Griffin is doubling down on Miami and torching Mamdani’s “creepy weird” attacks against him. (ES)
First look inside the "rat virus" cruise quarantined in the Atlantic revealed eerie scenes. (SUN)
This chart tells the story of the world’s hottest stock market as Samsung’s value reaches $1 trillion. (MW)
Disney's new CEO revealed the 3 pillars of his growth strategy, as the company beats earnings estimates. (BI)
Chipotle boss tells customers complaining about shrinking burrito bowls to use three simple words. (DM)
Airlines are cracking down this popular carry-on item—and fliers won't be happy. (WSJ)
McDonald’s biggest U.S. rival shutters over 700 restaurants. (NYP)
UnitedHealth to remove annoying barrier for slew of medical procedures. (NYP)
Beloved candy company shutters after 141 years as costs soar. (FBN)
Popular potato chips were recalled due to salmonella fears. (FBN)
This baby formula was recalled after toxin detected as officials warn parents. (FBN)
Super-cheap clothing store plots major May expansion. (NYP)

💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: How To Make Money While Eating Out (IND)
This fast food favorite has a $1 deal on a beloved menu item, but only for a limited time. (AR)
I've been a Costco superfan for years, here are my 14 go-to shopping hacks. (FB)
Gas prices are high right now. These are hands down the best 6 tools to save on fuel. (CNBC)
I'm a financial adviser—this retirement income plan could be your key to sweet dreams (KIP)

📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Top Energy Stocks To Buy Now As Gas Prices Surge 40% (SA)
Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness fund bought Bloom Energy before its 176% run—his next AI stock pick could also go parabolic. (MF)
The $1 trillion opportunity behind these flying taxi stocks—and what investors are missing. (MF)
Want passive income for life? 2 dividend stocks to buy and never sell. (MF)
10 stocks turning heads with double-digit gains, according to Insider Monkey. (IM)
Tech Roundup

🧠 AI
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Musk “Was Going to Hit Me,” OpenAI Executive Says at Trial (AFP)
OpenAI launched GPT-5.5 Instant, which it says is smarter and has more accurate and personalized responses. (TC)
China is preparing to invest in DeepSeek at a $50 billion valuation. (WSJ)
Nvidia, Corning partnered on a massive optical fiber deal that may be a game changer for AI. (CNBC)
Meta is building an OpenClaw-inspired agent, internally called Hatch. (TI)

🤖 ROBOTS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Humanoid Robots Could Soon Enter Homes For $600 A Month (SOR)
Inside America's largest humanoid robot data factory where all the machines are named Sonny. (FOR)
Meet the biohybrid robots that deliver cancer treatments directly to tumors. (RDW)
Zen and the art of robot maintenance? Humanoid robot joins Buddhist faith in temple ceremony. (KJD)

🚀 SPACE & DEFENSE
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Religious Leaders Told "Prepare Now" for UFO Disclosure (DM)
Inside Anduril: Meet the quiet engineer-CEO building America’s $31 billion weapons startup. (FOR)
The cheap guided rockets that U.S. forces use to destroy Iran’s most feared military asset. (NYP)
A tiny world at the edge of our solar system grew a mysterious atmosphere, and we don't know how. (SP)
FREEDOM
“Best Political Ad of the Year”: Spencer Pratt’s Ad Lampooning Kamala and Newsom Breaks the Internet
Freedom Roundup

🏛️ POLICY & CULTURE
⭐ Editor’s Pick: The 2028 Candidate No One Is Talking About (TAC)
Inside the shady hidden web of Ohio Medicaid companies generating insane amounts of money. (DW)
Trump-backed candidates take out GOP incumbents in Indiana, dominate Ohio primary in big night for president. (NYP)
Obama made a series of digs at Trump and revealed bizarre political ambitions. (DM)
NIH virologist caught smuggling deadly viruses into the U.S. (TDC)
Meet the free speech warrior of the Trump administration. (FP)
The Justice Department opened investigations into dozens of school districts accused of secretly facilitating gender transitions for students. (FOX)
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito torched Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in an extraordinary rebuke. (DM)
Mark Hamill was mercilessly mocked for a "cringe" Star Wars-themed ad promoting Obama’s presidential center. (BN)
Pressure is growing on the Trump administration to counter Europe’s discriminatory digital taxes. (ATR)
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