

🏦 ECONOMY & WORLD
⭐ Editor’s Pick: The Mystery Money Powering Trump’s Second Term (➜)
Trump is leaning toward expanding U.S. military operations in Iran—here’s what’s on the table. (➜)
Iran announced its "red line" after Trump threatened to expand the U.S.'s military campaign. (➜)
Zelensky is facing rare protests from furious Ukrainians. (➜)
You will not believe what's happening in this tiny English village. (➜)
This world leader showered Trump with praise for brokering a landmark peace deal that mainstream media rarely mentions. (➜)
Billions in taxpayer income are leaving two blue states—as a new economic map emerges. (➜)
Wall Street traders are having their best year ever—here's the real reason why. (➜)
Bessent broke his silence on the Fort Knox gold. (➜)
The draconian way California will target billionaires who fled the hated wealth tax—as the top 3 targets emerge. (➜)
Billionaire banker dropped the brutal truth about exactly who left working families behind. (➜)
Investors just got a subtle warning from the Federal Reserve. History says the stock market will do this next. (➜)
Why AI might actually help solve the next labor crisis. (➜)
U.S. announced new 25% tariffs on Brazil for “unfair” trade practices—but these two important staples didn’t make the list. (➜)
Bank of America CEO revealed why he's bullish on the U.S. economy. (➜)

🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Few People Realize the Enormous Scale of Michael Bloomberg’s Secret Data Empire That Shapes Global Finance (➜)
Chip giant will invest additional $100 billion in Arizona. (➜)
Horrifying map reveals massive true scale of “explosive diarrhea” parasite outbreak. (➜)
First-of-its-kind pill approved, ushering in a new wave of treatment. (➜)
The top 10 fittest cities in America have just been revealed, and the number one city may surprise you. (➜)
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned of a "bleak media future ahead" without this important crackdown. (➜)
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO divorce descends into chaos—and the “f***ing disgusting” rumor about country starlet. (➜)
“Jurassic Park” legend Sam Neill's cause of death confirmed by his manager. (➜)
Inside "Billionaire Isle": the most expensive real estate market in the U.S. where half of homes sit empty most of the time. (➜)
Tom Brady unveiled a bold GLP-1 plan he says could transform health care. (➜)
Meet the $15,000 American robotic electric vehicle that talks back and parks itself. (➜)
Trump's Truth Social struck a deal to license its data to Wall Street. (➜)
Peter Thiel just revealed why he’s obsessed with the Antichrist—and why the Pope is now in his crosshairs. (➜)
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar revealed the biggest shift in tech since Trump’s second term began. (➜)
Beloved pizza chain is set to close 50 locations nationwide. (➜)
The moment that a mass brawl broke out at In-N-Out Burger in front of stunned diners. (➜)
5 fast-food chains that fans swear have the absolute best value meals right now. (➜)

💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Here's How Much the Social Security Crisis Could Wipe Out Your Retirement (➜)
If you want to become a millionaire, here are the 3 “magic numbers” you need to focus on—ignore all the rest. (➜)
These driving habits are secretly ruining your car and draining your gas tank. (➜)
Costco made a silent gas change that members will love. (➜)
These 5 genius travel hacks could save you hundreds on your next vacation. (➜)
10 best luxury skincare products for way less at Costco for a limited time. (➜)

📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: This Dividend King Yields More Than Double the S&P 500 and Just Hiked Its Payout for the 64th Year (➜)
Warren Buffett's successor, Greg Abel, scooped up shares of these 4 powerhouse stocks. (➜)
12 best dividend stocks to invest in, according to the late billionaire Jim Simons’s Renaissance Technologies. (➜)
This superstar AI chipmaker doubled in just three months. Wall Street sees much more momentum ahead. (➜)
🧠 AI
⭐ Editor’s Pick: The AI Backlash Has Tech Executives Fearing for Their Lives (➜)
Mira Murati's Thinking Machines debuted its first AI model with a major bet on this key feature. (➜)
Anthropic is accused of playing a dangerous game of one-upmanship by pushing states for ever-tougher AI rules instead of unified regulations. (➜)
China wants more babies—so it’s cracking down on AI chatbot love affairs. (➜)
xAI is suing a man for allegedly using Grok to generate sexualized "deepfakes" in one of the first cases of its kind. (➜)
Trump blasted the New York AI data center moratorium and demanded the state change the policy immediately. (➜)

🚀 SPACE & DEFENSE
⭐ Editor’s Pick: SpaceX Readies World's Largest Rocket for High-Stakes Launch Today (➜)
"Sub-second detect-to-fire": meet the futuristic dome that could be the U.S. military's answer to killer drone swarms. (➜)
“Alien chemistry” discovered on meteorite that plunged through a New Jersey home. (➜)
Inside the secretive Israeli startup quietly building the future of robotic warfare. (➜)
Sen. Dave McCormick announced that Pennsylvania will receive nearly $10 billion in investments to strengthen its military industrial base. (➜)
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