
Good morning!
Today's lead offers a rare glimpse into President Trump's reported plans for striking Iran after the midterms — and the details are extraordinary.
Meanwhile, Tom Brady is reportedly dating a stunning Victoria's Secret supermodel. And a viral video accusing a popular American steakhouse chain of ripping off diners over a pricey menu favorite is breaking the internet.
A super strong slate of stories to kick off the week.
– Josh
🌎 ECONOMY & WORLD
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Ilhan Omar's Deleted 2013 Tweet Could Be Key Evidence In Federal Probe (➜)
Brazilian stocks were rocked as Lula won the presidential election and Bolsonaro refused to concede. (➜)
US military is preparing for “90 days without power.” (➜)
A chilling new intelligence warning has prompted the U.S. to pull personnel from embassies across the Middle East as fears mount over Iran's next move. (➜)
Iran's political turmoil is deepening as a senior lawmaker demands the impeachment of two powerful officials. (➜)
Exposed: The secret Iranian nuclear fortress built to survive U.S. bombs. (➜)
A CIA contractor allegedly leaked classified secrets to a highly unlikely destination—and now faces up to 10 years behind bars. (➜)
A “political earthquake” has rocked a Canadian province as Conservatives score their first election victory since 1928. (➜)
A UK teen was arrested for making a local politician look like a rabbit. (➜)
Claude AI accesses voter data “without being asked,” raising midterm questions. (➜)
Netanyahu has shared an alarming social media post just days before a pivotal election. (➜)
An unexpected group of voters could hold the key to Netanyahu's political future. (➜)
The U.S., China and Russia are eyeing an unexpected candidate for the next UN secretary-general—and the name is raising eyebrows. (➜)
An issue costing American families thousands of dollars could sway the midterm elections—and nobody is talking about it. (➜)
The world's pension funds are facing a financial “ticking time bomb.” (➜)
A deep-blue state is pushing a staggering $25 billion housing plan that could trap homebuyers in a mountain of debt. (➜)
Inside the unlikely new boomtown where homes sell for under $500,000—as people flee over-priced city life in droves. (➜)
Trump torched Bill Maher in a 1,300-word Truth Social post, revealing embarrassing details about the comedian's behavior behind closed doors. (➜)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces a once-unthinkable political threat from an unlikely source as speculation swirls about her presidential ambitions. (➜)
Why were UK families told to stock up on emergency supplies and be ready for war? (➜)
Trump blasted Democrats' plans to investigate Elon Musk. (➜)
Meghan Markle's father Thomas makes a stark confession. (➜)
The tiny town of just 2,600 people crowned the “nicest place in America.” (➜)
🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Tom Brady Secretly Dating Stunning Victoria’s Secret Supermodel (➜)
Anthropic's IPO filing was just released. Here's the best breakdown of the blockbuster offering and what it means for markets. (➜)
Powerful executives cozied up to Trump. Now they fear an all-out legal assault from Democrats. (➜)
Inside the most important factory in America. (➜)
Meta unveiled a staggering new financing plan to fuel its AI ambitions, taking its spending spree to new heights. (➜)
A major foreign automaker is making a $4 billion bet on America, building its first U.S. factory and creating thousands of jobs. (➜)
Bob Woodward finally spills his secrets, naming his confidential sources who gave him scoops. (➜)
"I attended Peter Thiel's lectures on the Antichrist in Nashville. He let me write about it." (➜)
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' ex-husband has launched a new startup — and some are already calling it “Theranos 2.0.” (➜)
A reclusive billionaire's vast, decades-old financial empire is suddenly attracting attention—and his fortune is raising eyebrows. (➜)
A popular budget airline is launching 11 new routes to tropical destinations this November. (➜)
A popular discount retailer is expanding into seven states with a wave of new store openings—see if one is coming near you. (➜)
Millions of toothpaste tubes are being recalled nationwide, including a popular children's brand. (➜)
Raw deal? A viral video accuses a popular American steakhouse chain of ripping off diners over a pricey menu favorite. (➜)
A major sandwich chain is launching a limited-time free-food giveaway tomorrow—and fans won't want to miss it. (➜)
📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Billionaire Ken Griffin Is Betting Big on a Dividend King—and Wall Street Thinks He's Onto Something (➜)
Meet the ultra-high-yield dividend stock that has doubled the S&P 500's returns this year. (➜)
The next Palantir? Why this under-the-radar software stock could be the biggest surprise of 2027. (➜)
Robotics could unleash the biggest industrial revolution in generations, and 2 stocks offer investors a chance to cash in before the historic boom. (➜)
2 quantum computing stocks could deliver extraordinary returns as the next tech revolution takes shape. (➜)
💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Costco vs. Walmart: The Winner in the Battle to Save Shoppers the Most Money on Snacks (➜)
Some cars lose a staggering amount of their value after purchase—discover the 10 models that depreciate the fastest before you buy. (➜)
Only Amazon Prime members can unlock hidden fall deals starting at just $5, with discounts reaching a staggering 90% off. (➜)
Insomniacs swear by a cortisol drink they say takes “anxiety down a couple of notches” — and it's finally on sale. (➜)
Over 20,000 shoppers swear by this $22 Korean hair growth serum with a built-in brush. (➜)
🧠 AI
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Former DOGE Staffers Hacked Into Anthropic in Just 12 Hours—What They Found Is Alarming (➜)
Elon Musk unveiled a massive $40 billion AI gamble — then issued a dire warning of an impending industry bloodbath. (➜)
Grok has unveiled the first seven minutes of an AI-generated Hollywood epic — and the footage offers a jaw-dropping glimpse into the future of filmmaking. (➜)
Scientists developed an AI tool that reveals hidden patterns inside tumors to predict which cancer patients are most likely to benefit from treatment. (➜)
Secretive Israeli AI startup raises tens of millions backed by Eric Schmidt and Bill Ackman. (➜)
🚀 SPACE, DEFENSE & ROBOTS
⭐ Josh’s Pick: Mysterious Black Triangles Spotted Traveling at 1,800 MPH Over Sensitive U.S. Military Sites (➜)
The Pentagon quietly established an elite new agency to develop secret technologies to sabotage America's adversaries in ways never before seen. (➜)
Scientists created tiny robots powered by living muscles that can jump, swim and grab objects. (➜)
U.S. military unveiled a robot strike team that hunts enemy targets ahead of American troops. (➜)
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