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One bold take, the best counter, and the receipts that prove it.

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A daily newsletter breaking down global economics, policy, and culture for caffeinated sceptics who want the real story.

Feb 23, 2026

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8 min read

The Supreme Court Kills Trump's Tariffs. He Replaces Them in Four Hours.

A law nobody's ever used. A 15%. And a $175 billion refund bill.

Sam Morris

Feb 20, 2026

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7 min read

Britain arrested a royal for the first time in 379 years. The charge carries life.

Andrew held 11 hours, released under investigation. Now what.

Sam Morris

Feb 19, 2026

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8 min read

Google's $185 Billion AI Bet Has a Railroad Problem

Google just compared its $185 billion AI tab to railroads.

Sam Morris

Feb 18, 2026

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8 min read

Elon Musk's Satellite Network Has an Off Switch. He Just Used It.

SpaceX killed Russia's battlefield internet. No government ordered it.

Sam Morris

Feb 16, 2026

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7 min read

Disney sued ByteDance to protect its characters. And a $1 billion OpenAI deal.

The copyright war is really a pricing war.

Sam Morris

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