Aug 08, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, a trilateral collective defense pact resembling NATO's Article 5. The pact combines Saudi oil wealth, Turkish defense technology, and Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, marking a new security bloc. Analysts say the agreement signals a shift away from U.S. hegemony in the Middle East, with potential expansion to Egypt and other Gulf states.
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Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
President Trump walked straight past Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before a group photo at the NATO summit in Ankara, signaling cold ties. The snub followed weeks of tension over Meloni's refusal to allow US military operations from Italian bases during the Iran war. Meloni later said she had no regrets and insisted her approach to Trump was no different from her approach to other leaders. She acknowledged common ground on migration and opposition to 'woke culture,' while standing by Italy's decision not to join attacks on Iran.
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Aug 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Dili has raised $21.7 million in combined seed and Series A funding to bring AI-powered compliance tools to large-scale U.S. infrastructure projects. The company focuses on automating the tangle of federal construction rules, from Davis-Bacon wage requirements to environmental and safety regulations. Already deployed on about 700 projects, Dili's platform promises to reduce a day's worth of compliance work to minutes. The funding round was led by Khosla Ventures with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, and Y Combinator's Garry Tan.
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Jul 26, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Twenty-six anonymous Meta employees have filed a lawsuit alleging the company used AI systems to unfairly target workers with disabilities or on medical/parental leave for layoffs. The plaintiffs seek a temporary injunction to halt layoffs pending arbitration. Meta denies all allegations.
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Jul 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Vice President Kamala Harris offered a warm tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, calling him witty and charming. The response was swift and negative, with many questioning why she would praise a man who opposed LGBTQ rights, suggested nuclear bombs in Palestine, and became a staunch Trump loyalist. The incident highlights the delicate balance of political eulogies in a polarized era.
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Jul 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
After Amazon MGM Studios unexpectedly dropped the Sam Altman biopic 'Artificial', indie studio Neon has picked up the rights. The film stars Andrew Garfield as the OpenAI CEO and chronicles his dramatic firing and reappointment in 2023. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the movie reportedly took a darker turn than expected, leading to the departure from Amazon. Neon, known for 'Parasite' and 'Anatomy of a Fall', plans a possible Venice Film Festival debut.
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May 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Cannes Film Festival has become the latest front in France’s culture war, with 3,500 actors, directors, and producers signing an open letter accusing media mogul Vincent Bolloré of seeking a ‘far-Right grip’ on French cinema. The controversy erupted after Canal+, controlled by Bolloré, acquired the UGC cinema chain. Canal+ chairman Maxime Saada blacklisted signatories, prompting further backlash. The row highlights growing political polarisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election and raises questions about Bolloré’s expanding media empire, which includes CNews, Europe 1, and Paris Match.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
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