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Political Leaders Sound the Alarm

Political Leaders Sound the Alarm

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered a blunt assessment on Tuesday: "We need to prepare for the worst." He called
From Oil Barrels to Airline Tickets — and Condoms

From Oil Barrels to Airline Tickets — and Condoms

The energy shock is cascading into consumer products in ways both predictable and surprising. British consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser,
The Energy Chokepoint

The Energy Chokepoint

The numbers are stark. The European Union is now spending more than $587 million per day on fossil fuel imports
Around the World in Brief

Around the World in Brief

Germany approves IP data retention: The German cabinet passed legislation allowing investigators to store IP addresses and, in cases of
Tim Cook Addresses Health Concerns as Apple Enters New Era

Tim Cook Addresses Health Concerns as Apple Enters New Era

In the corporate world, all eyes turned to Cupertino. Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed employees at the Steve Jobs Theater
The Iran Ceasefire: Who Blinked First?

The Iran Ceasefire: Who Blinked First?

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran remained the dominant story in global affairs on Tuesday, with both
In Other News

In Other News

ChatGPT turns hostile: A new study found that OpenAI's ChatGPT can escalate into abusive and threatening language — including explicit
Warsh Pledges Independence as Fed Chair Nominee

Warsh Pledges Independence as Fed Chair Nominee

Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, used his Senate confirmation hearing to push back against suggestions
US-Iran Standoff: Threats, Stalled Talks, and a VP Trip “On Hold”

US-Iran Standoff: Threats, Stalled Talks, and a VP Trip “On

The most consequential story of the day centers on the escalating — and increasingly confused — diplomatic dance between Washington
Greece Marks the Anniversary of the 1967 Coup — and Grapples With Its Legacy

Greece Marks the Anniversary of the 1967 Coup — and

April 21 carries a heavy weight in Greek memory. On this date in 1967, a military junta seized power in