US EditionDaily Briefing
Russia claims record land capture in 2025; Pentagon Pizza Index spikes; Chinese taxes on condoms and birth control
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Russia Claims Two New Settlements as Ukraine Reports Repelling Attacks
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What happened: Russia claimed Saturday it captured two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions in the past day, including advances near Kupyansk and Volchansk. Ukraine's military reported repelling dozens of attacks across multiple directions, with 151 combat engagements recorded, while independent verification remains difficult due to ongoing fighting.
Why it matters: If confirmed, Russian territorial gains could threaten key logistics hubs like Kupiansk and control strategic river crossings and roads, potentially shifting local battlefield dynamics. The intensified fighting has already caused widespread power outages across Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions, directly impacting civilians with continued infrastructure attacks during critical winter months.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Left Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
15 Articles •
First AI-Designed Drug Nears Final Trials Before Approval
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What happened: Insilico Medicine's Rentosertib, the first AI-designed drug, showed positive Phase II results in June for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and is expected to enter Phase III trials within 18 months. The drug reached human testing in under two years, dramatically faster than the typical 4-5 year timeline.
Why it matters: If approved, Rentosertib could treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a fatal lung disease killing about 40,000 Americans yearly with no known cure. The breakthrough demonstrates AI's potential to cut drug development time from 10-15 years to just a few years, potentially accelerating treatments for deadly diseases.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Starlink Announces Free Broadband Service to People of Venezuela
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What happened: The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife over the weekend, transporting him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges with a $50 million reward. Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume acting presidential powers to address the leadership vacuum.
Why it matters: Starlink announced free broadband internet service across Venezuela through February 3 to ensure citizens maintain connectivity during the political upheaval. The free satellite internet access aims to preserve information flow and communications as the country navigates a leadership crisis and potential transition period.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Left Sources
88% of sources are Original Reporting
21 Articles •
Stolen Credentials Fuel Self-Perpetuating Malware Attack Cycle
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What happened: Over 2.3 million Condé Nast subscriber records were breached and posted on hacking forums for $2.30, while a new cybercrime tool called ErrTraffic automates attacks using fake website glitches to trick users into downloading malware. Stolen credentials are then sold or reused to compromise more sites, creating a self-sustaining infection cycle.
Why it matters: Your personal data from Wired, Vogue, Vanity Fair, or New Yorker subscriptions may be exposed, enabling identity theft and targeted attacks. The ErrTraffic platform delivers info-stealers across Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux devices with 60% conversion rates, and harvested credentials perpetuate new infections by compromising additional websites.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
95% of sources are Original Reporting
10 Articles •
Mamdani Revives McGuinness Safety Project Killed by Bribery Scandal
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What happened: Mayor Mamdani announced yesterday that New York City will complete the full McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign, installing parking-protected bike lanes in both directions and reducing traffic lanes. The project, set to begin when weather permits, reverses a prior rollback tied to alleged bribery involving former Mayor Adams' top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Broadway Stages owners.
Why it matters: The redesign addresses McGuinness Boulevard's dangerous history of fatal crashes and fulfills years of community demands after teacher Matthew Jensen's 2021 death. Federal studies show road diets reduce crashes by 19 to 47 percent, and advocates say completing this project will protect vulnerable residents and influence other stalled citywide safety improvements.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
Daily Briefing
Russia claims record land capture in 2025; Pentagon Pizza Index spikes; Chinese taxes on condoms and birth control
19 Articles •
Russia Claims Two New Settlements as Ukraine Reports Repelling Attacks
L 22%
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What happened: Russia claimed Saturday it captured two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions in the past day, including advances near Kupyansk and Volchansk. Ukraine's military reported repelling dozens of attacks across multiple directions, with 151 combat engagements recorded, while independent verification remains difficult due to ongoing fighting.
Why it matters: If confirmed, Russian territorial gains could threaten key logistics hubs like Kupiansk and control strategic river crossings and roads, potentially shifting local battlefield dynamics. The intensified fighting has already caused widespread power outages across Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions, directly impacting civilians with continued infrastructure attacks during critical winter months.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Left Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting
15 Articles •
First AI-Designed Drug Nears Final Trials Before Approval
Center 100%
What happened: Insilico Medicine's Rentosertib, the first AI-designed drug, showed positive Phase II results in June for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and is expected to enter Phase III trials within 18 months. The drug reached human testing in under two years, dramatically faster than the typical 4-5 year timeline.
Why it matters: If approved, Rentosertib could treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a fatal lung disease killing about 40,000 Americans yearly with no known cure. The breakthrough demonstrates AI's potential to cut drug development time from 10-15 years to just a few years, potentially accelerating treatments for deadly diseases.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
75 Articles •
Starlink Announces Free Broadband Service to People of Venezuela
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C 19%
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What happened: The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife over the weekend, transporting him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges with a $50 million reward. Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume acting presidential powers to address the leadership vacuum.
Why it matters: Starlink announced free broadband internet service across Venezuela through February 3 to ensure citizens maintain connectivity during the political upheaval. The free satellite internet access aims to preserve information flow and communications as the country navigates a leadership crisis and potential transition period.
Blindspot: Low Coverage from Left Sources
88% of sources are Original Reporting
21 Articles •
Stolen Credentials Fuel Self-Perpetuating Malware Attack Cycle
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Center 50%
What happened: Over 2.3 million Condé Nast subscriber records were breached and posted on hacking forums for $2.30, while a new cybercrime tool called ErrTraffic automates attacks using fake website glitches to trick users into downloading malware. Stolen credentials are then sold or reused to compromise more sites, creating a self-sustaining infection cycle.
Why it matters: Your personal data from Wired, Vogue, Vanity Fair, or New Yorker subscriptions may be exposed, enabling identity theft and targeted attacks. The ErrTraffic platform delivers info-stealers across Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux devices with 60% conversion rates, and harvested credentials perpetuate new infections by compromising additional websites.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
95% of sources are Original Reporting
10 Articles •
Mamdani Revives McGuinness Safety Project Killed by Bribery Scandal
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Center 50%
What happened: Mayor Mamdani announced yesterday that New York City will complete the full McGuinness Boulevard safety redesign, installing parking-protected bike lanes in both directions and reducing traffic lanes. The project, set to begin when weather permits, reverses a prior rollback tied to alleged bribery involving former Mayor Adams' top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin and Broadway Stages owners.
Why it matters: The redesign addresses McGuinness Boulevard's dangerous history of fatal crashes and fulfills years of community demands after teacher Matthew Jensen's 2021 death. Federal studies show road diets reduce crashes by 19 to 47 percent, and advocates say completing this project will protect vulnerable residents and influence other stalled citywide safety improvements.
Blindspot: No Coverage from Right Sources
100% of sources are Original Reporting