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Jul 6, 2026

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China's "Routine" Missile Lands in a Nuclear-Free Zone

Beijing tested a submarine ballistic missile in the South Pacific on the same day Australia signed a defence treaty with Fiji. Pure coincidence, we're sure.

Sam Morris

Jul 3, 2026

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AI Music Can Stream. It Just Can't Get Money.

Platforms are done labelling the flood. Now they're choking its cash.

Sam Morris

Jul 2, 2026

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The USMCA Is Not Renewed. The Kill Switch Was Made in America.

Trump lets his own trade deal wither.

Sam Morris

Jul 1, 2026

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Ukraine's Drones Gave Russia a Fuel Crisis

The drone war on Russia's refineries is working. Putin just admitted it.

Sam Morris

Jun 30, 2026

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Student Loan Changes Hit Tomorrow. The Gap Goes Private.

New caps shrink loans for grad and professional students. The shortfall heads to private lenders.

Sam Morris

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