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Apr 9, 2026
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7 min read
He promises they won't go easy on him.
Apr 8, 2026
6 min read
Trump suspended the bombing. Iran claims victory. The strait is supposed to open. Everyone's reading a different deal.
Apr 7, 2026
The promoter calls himself an anti-fascist. Asks Britain to forgive the man who released "Heil Hitler."
Apr 6, 2026
8 min read
Lyn Alden says the system "resembles theft." The receipts say she's being polite.
Apr 3, 2026
Lenders underwrote $500 billion in software loans. AI is rewriting the repayment terms.