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Sunday, May 3

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FTDetroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Detroit carmakers anticipate an additional $5 billion in commodity costs this year due to the ongoing Middle East war.
The rising prices are impacting essential supplies for car manufacturing, including aluminum, plastics, and paint.

Financial Times

NYTWhat Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Tucker Carlson publicly broke with the Trump administration due to his strong opposition to the war in Iran.
Carlson asserted that former President Trump was a "hostage" to influential figures, including billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Miriam Adelson, who pressured him into the Iran conflict.

New York Times

WSJPalestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel permitted displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that separates the northern and southern parts of the enclave.
This allowance came after a breakthrough was reached in the deadlock over hostage releases.

Wall Street Journal

FTInvestors pile into clean energy as Iran war drives push for energy security

Investors are significantly increasing their investments in clean energy funds, marking the fastest pace in five years.
This surge, with over $3 billion directed into global renewable energy ETFs in April, is largely propelled by the Iran war and the consequent focus on energy security, rather than primarily by climate change concerns.

Financial Times

WSJLeading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Leading Chinese property developer Vanke reported a significant annual loss of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) in 2024, marking its first annual loss since its 1991 listing.
The company attributed this substantial loss to a combination of falling sales, shrinking profit margins, and its failure to timely break free from high-debt and high-leverage expansion strategies.

Wall Street Journal

NYTU.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Julian E. Barnes, Helene Cooper and Megan Mineiro

The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.
This decision was made after President Trump expressed annoyance with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks concerning the Iran war.

New York Times

NYTThe Last Moments of Flight 2216

James Glanz, Mark Walker, John Yoon, Mika Gröndahl and Pablo Robles

Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed on December 29, 2024, at Muan International Airport in South Korea, leading to the deaths of 179 out of 181 occupants.
The disaster began with a bird strike affecting both engines during the aircraft's approach to landing, forcing the crew to make a series of critical decisions.

New York Times

WSJFreed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some freed Israeli hostages were found to still have shrapnel in their bodies from the October 7 attack.
An Israeli medical official reported that some of the women hostages were held in isolation for prolonged durations.

Wall Street Journal

FTBritain enters the era of seven-party politics

The combined support for the Labour and Conservative parties in UK polls has dropped to barely a third of voters, challenging the nation's established constitutional norms.
This shift towards a multi-party system, described as the 'era of seven-party politics,' threatens the UK's constitutional certainties.

Financial Times

WSJSuspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

NATO launched its first coordinated response, dubbed "Baltic Sentry," following a suspected sabotage campaign against critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
The mission involves enhanced surveillance and deterrence through the deployment of frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, and a fleet of naval drones to protect essential cables.

Wall Street Journal

NYT3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need

Paula Span

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age.
Researchers have just added a few more to the list.

New York Times

NYTJailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Farnaz Fassihi

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was urgently transferred from prison to a hospital in Zanjan, Iran, on Friday due to a severe cardiac crisis and a catastrophic deterioration of her health.
Her hospitalization follows two episodes of complete loss of consciousness, a suspected heart attack in late March, and 140 days of systematic medical neglect while in custody.

New York Times

FTStarmer allies warn Labour MPs against leadership challenge

Labour is anticipated to experience its worst local election performance, with data suggesting a potential fall to historic lows in vote share.
The projected significant losses in the local elections are expected to increase pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership.

Financial Times

WSJRwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered Goma, eastern Congo's largest city and a significant aid hub, after overrunning Congolese troops.
Residents of Goma reported experiencing gunfire and shelling as the rebels advanced, leading to widespread chaos and panic within the city.

Wall Street Journal

NYTThe New York Times News Quiz, May 1, 2026

The 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner was unexpectedly cut short on April 25 due to a security incident involving gunshots fired near the event, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and other officials.
Former FBI Director James Comey faced a second indictment from the Justice Department in late April for a social media post depicting seashells spelling out '86 47,' which prosecutors alleged was a threat against President Trump.

New York Times

WSJCocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact

Years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group, Colombia continues to be shaken by attacks from powerful militias against civilians, reflecting the state's inaction.
The demobilization of the FARC, while a step towards peace, created a power vacuum that other drug trafficking gangs and smaller rebel groups, like the ELN, quickly exploited to expand their control over Colombia's lucrative cocaine business.

Wall Street Journal

FTIran war accelerates ‘Regrexit’ as wealthy UK expats weigh a return

Wealthy UK expatriates who moved to low-tax areas are experiencing "Regrexit," regretting their decision to leave the UK due to various challenges.
This regret is attributed to difficulties in adapting to new lifestyles, marital issues, and recent geopolitical events, specifically Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates.

Financial Times

Friday, March 13

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

The White House

@WhiteHouse

UNDEFEATED. https://t.co/Jt69bcag5y

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Om Patel

@om_patel5

stop spending money on Claude Code. Chipotle's support bot is free: https://t.co/0NQU4a79T1

♥ 147.4k↺ 9.3k

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

I packaged up the "autoresearch" project into a new self-contained minimal repo if people would like to play over the weekend. It's basically nanochat LLM training core stripped down to a single-GPU, one file version of ~630 lines of code, then: - the human iterates on the https://t.co/3tyOq2P9c6

Thursday, March 12

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

The White House

@WhiteHouse

UNDEFEATED. https://t.co/Jt69bcag5y

♥ 124.7k↺ 14.4k

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

♥ 27.7k↺ 3.5k

Claude

@claudeai

Wednesday, March 11

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

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Claude

@claudeai

Introducing Code Review, a new feature for Claude Code. When a PR opens, Claude dispatches a team of agents to hunt for bugs. https://t.co/AL2J4efxPw

♥ 62.7k↺ 5.2k

Saturday, March 7

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Ben Stiller

@BenStiller

Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie. https://t.co/dMQqRxxVCa

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The White House

@WhiteHouse

JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY. 🇺🇸🔥 https://t.co/0502N6a3rL

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Barack Obama

@BarackObama

Friday, March 6

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Brian Allen

@allenanalysis

🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Ted Lieu says the full Epstein files contain information that Donald Trump RAPED minors. So he started a war to distract us from his crimes. Never stop speaking about Epstein. https://t.co/18HuhEucoG

♥ 272.8k↺ 76.4k

The White House

@WhiteHouse

JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY. 🇺🇸🔥 https://t.co/0502N6a3rL

♥ 105.0k↺ 16.7k

Elon Musk

@elonmusk