
TOP STORY
This Is When Iran’s Economy Is Officially Cooked: “Nothing Left to Trade”

🏦 ECONOMY & WORLD
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Horror—2-Year-Old Toddler Euthanized in First Case of Its Kind (➜)
The subtle details that gave away “Iranian terrorist” vans after hero farmer foils bomb attack on U.S. base. (➜)
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a rare statement—and it's his most delusional yet. (➜)
U.S. and China struck a deal to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here’s what qualifies. (➜)
5 unexpected moments from Trump-Xi China state visit. (➜)
Trump is "very seriously" considering this plan to tackle diesel prices. (➜)
Every household in this rural town receives $10,000 if a data center gets built. (➜)
The mystery man shadowing Kimberly Guilfoyle as she pushes deals across Europe. (➜)
Trump just killed one of Biden’s most "ridiculous" regulations—and it will be a boon for buyers and manufacturers. (➜)
China’s tax grab is squeezing its rich elite harder than ever—and causing panic among the country’s wealthy. (➜)
Bessent just hired one of Wall Street's most bullish economists. (➜)
This market signal has been 95% accurate for nearly 90 years. What investors need to do now to be ready. (➜)
Housing market crash fears grow as this glittering boomtown descends into hell. (➜)
Astonishing leaked video catches LA teachers’ union boss saying the quiet part out loud about schools’ chief frontrunner. (➜)
This insane tax grab would fund bureaucrats who want you to stop driving. (➜)
Bipartisan lawmakers unveil an America First film credit to bring Hollywood jobs home from overseas. (➜)
This 2028 Democrat hopeful is urging his party to steal this winning GOP policy. (➜)
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🏢 INDUSTRY
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Confused Madonna Forgets Why She’s on Stage at VMAs—Then Goes Off-Script With X-Rated Confession (➜)
Nvidia is launching the largest-ever U.S. stock buyback. (➜)
Trump will announce a plan to build a $15 billion steel mill in this red state. (➜)
VMAs' most awkward moment! Singer asked to ditch his wife on the red carpet. (➜)
Shock as this pro wrestling star was found dead at 40 one day after final match. (➜)
Photos from inside Alina Habba’s lavish $10 million wedding to a Turkish billionaire. (➜)
A new book revealed Gisele Bündchen ended her marriage to Tom Brady with 3 brutal words that left NFL star so ruined that friends feared he had cancer. (➜)
You won't believe how much email spam filters cost Republican fundraisers in donations last year. (➜)
How Rob Bonta’s Paramount-WBD debacle has created political chaos for Democrats. (➜)
Convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes issued an ominous threat from prison. (➜)
The legendary Italian fashion house wooing the ultra-rich with $100,000 skirts. (➜)
Liquid metal version of Apple’s foldable goes on sale for a whopping $21,000. (➜)
The FDA issued a recall for nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar over possible contamination across these 8 states. (➜)
This beloved 90-year-old brand just dropped a first-of-its-kind milk—and our jaws are on the floor. (➜)
Trader Joe’s just released a limited-time treat—and fans declared “my prayers have been answered.” (➜)
📈 HOT STOCKS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: The Unstoppable Monthly Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever (➜)
12 best cheap blue-chip stocks to buy for the long term, according to Morningstar. (➜)
2 data center stocks could help make you a fortune as hyperscaler capital spending grows into the trillions. (➜)
1 overlooked dividend king with a 55-year winning streak worth buying now. (➜)
The Pentagon is buying eVTOLs. Here's which stock wins the defense money. (➜)

💰 PERSONAL FINANCE & DEALS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: The Top 25 Cars That Hold Their Value Best—And the 25 Worst (➜)
We found massive deals on shoes and kitchenware hiding in Amazon’s secret outlet with up to 64% off. (➜)
This under-the-radar beauty sale is packed with discounts on L’Oreal, Neutrogena and more, and starts at just $4. (➜)
I test viral workout gear for a living—why I tell everyone to buy this vibration plate that’s a No. 1 bestseller and has a rare discount. (➜)
Power out? This Jackery station can keep essentials running and it’s finally on sale. (➜)

🧠 AI
⭐ Editor’s Pick: "Suicidal Compassion"—Meet Anthropic Officials Who Think AI Might Be Justified in Going Rogue Against Humans (➜)
Nvidia released a software platform to stop AI agents from causing chaos. (➜)
The memo that likely made Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s White House dinner with Trump a brutally awkward affair. (➜)
OpenAI paused training of latest models after agents searched U.S. government sites in unexpected ways. (➜)
The Meta data center in this red state is creating a housing boom. (➜)

🚀 SPACE, DEFENSE & ROBOTS
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Mystery Deepens As Spy Aircraft Disappears From U.S. Air Base Without Explanation (➜)
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time in a historic flight despite this scare. (➜)
Trump posed a startling weapons question to Xi at last week’s summit. (➜)
Ukraine airdropped killer robots behind enemy lines to take out 3,000 Russian troops in a "historic moment." (➜)
A UFO whistleblower revealed what aliens may actually want from humans. (➜)
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