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Khamenei Admits Thousands Killed in Protests, Blames Trump
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What happened: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly acknowledged yesterday that several thousand people were killed during three weeks of nationwide protests that began December 28 over economic hardship. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 3,090 deaths, though some sources inside Iran estimate 12,000 to 20,000 killed during the brutal crackdown.
Why it matters: Khamenei blamed President Trump and the U.S. for the deaths, calling him a criminal and accusing America of directing the unrest as a conspiracy to destabilize Iran. Thousands remain arrested facing possible death sentences, while near-total internet shutdowns continue to disrupt daily life and business operations, with connectivity at only 2% of normal levels.
75% of sources are Original Reporting
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Hungary's Orban First European Leader to Join Trump's Gaza Council
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What happened: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accepted President Trump's invitation to join a US-led Board of Peace that will oversee transitional governance in Gaza. Trump chairs the seven-member founding executive board, which includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and officials from Turkey and Qatar.
Why it matters: The board could reshape Gaza's governance and humanitarian access, but faces immediate opposition from both Israel and Palestinian militants who say the composition wasn't coordinated and serves opposing interests. Hungary cited Middle East stability as crucial for European security, while Trump reportedly seeks $1 billion from countries for permanent seats on this potential UN alternative.
92% of sources are Original Reporting
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House Republican Accuses Nvidia of Aiding Chinese Military
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What happened: Rep. Brian Mast challenged Nvidia CEO this week about sales of AI chips to China, citing concerns about potential national security and export risks.
What it means: Lawmakers' scrutiny could prompt tighter export controls, affect Nvidia's China business and shape AI hardware policy, potentially altering supply and prices for users and companies.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
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Trump Held Secret Talks With Venezuela's Cabello Before Maduro Capture
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What happened: Trump officials held talks with Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello before and after the January 3 raid that ousted Nicolas Maduro, warning him not to deploy security forces against the opposition. Cabello, who faces a $25 million U.S. bounty and drug-trafficking indictment, controls Venezuela's intelligence services, police and armed forces.
Why it matters: Cabello's control over Venezuela's security apparatus means he could either stabilize or destabilize the interim government, threatening U.S. access to Venezuela's oil reserves. The previously unreported communications reveal the Trump administration's delicate balancing act with an indicted official who holds significant power over the country's political transition.
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Tech Firms Pledge $15B for Grid as Data Center Power Costs Surge
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What happened: President Trump and bipartisan governors signed a statement yesterday urging PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency auction by September's end requiring tech companies to bid on 15-year contracts to build new power plants. The initiative could mobilize roughly $15 billion in new generation across the 13-state Mid-Atlantic and Midwest grid serving 67 million people.
Why it matters: Average U.S. electricity prices jumped 12.8% in ten months to 18.07 cents per kilowatt-hour, adding roughly $18 to monthly bills, driven partly by AI data center demand. The plan aims to shield households from further increases by requiring tech companies to pay for new generation instead of ratepayers footing the billions in costs.
67% of sources are High Factuality
Daily Briefing
AfD turns on MAGA; China makes a breakthrough on green energy; Musk begins big suit against Microsoft and OpenAI
327 Articles •
Khamenei Admits Thousands Killed in Protests, Blames Trump
Left 35%
Center 40%
Right 25%
What happened: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly acknowledged yesterday that several thousand people were killed during three weeks of nationwide protests that began December 28 over economic hardship. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 3,090 deaths, though some sources inside Iran estimate 12,000 to 20,000 killed during the brutal crackdown.
Why it matters: Khamenei blamed President Trump and the U.S. for the deaths, calling him a criminal and accusing America of directing the unrest as a conspiracy to destabilize Iran. Thousands remain arrested facing possible death sentences, while near-total internet shutdowns continue to disrupt daily life and business operations, with connectivity at only 2% of normal levels.
75% of sources are Original Reporting
13 Articles •
Hungary's Orban First European Leader to Join Trump's Gaza Council
Left 38%
Center 25%
Right 37%
What happened: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accepted President Trump's invitation to join a US-led Board of Peace that will oversee transitional governance in Gaza. Trump chairs the seven-member founding executive board, which includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and officials from Turkey and Qatar.
Why it matters: The board could reshape Gaza's governance and humanitarian access, but faces immediate opposition from both Israel and Palestinian militants who say the composition wasn't coordinated and serves opposing interests. Hungary cited Middle East stability as crucial for European security, while Trump reportedly seeks $1 billion from countries for permanent seats on this potential UN alternative.
92% of sources are Original Reporting
16 Articles •
House Republican Accuses Nvidia of Aiding Chinese Military
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What happened: Rep. Brian Mast challenged Nvidia CEO this week about sales of AI chips to China, citing concerns about potential national security and export risks.
What it means: Lawmakers' scrutiny could prompt tighter export controls, affect Nvidia's China business and shape AI hardware policy, potentially altering supply and prices for users and companies.
100% of sources are Original Reporting
52 Articles •
Trump Held Secret Talks With Venezuela's Cabello Before Maduro Capture
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Center 27%
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What happened: Trump officials held talks with Venezuela's interior minister Diosdado Cabello before and after the January 3 raid that ousted Nicolas Maduro, warning him not to deploy security forces against the opposition. Cabello, who faces a $25 million U.S. bounty and drug-trafficking indictment, controls Venezuela's intelligence services, police and armed forces.
Why it matters: Cabello's control over Venezuela's security apparatus means he could either stabilize or destabilize the interim government, threatening U.S. access to Venezuela's oil reserves. The previously unreported communications reveal the Trump administration's delicate balancing act with an indicted official who holds significant power over the country's political transition.
165 Articles •
Tech Firms Pledge $15B for Grid as Data Center Power Costs Surge
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Center 56%
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What happened: President Trump and bipartisan governors signed a statement yesterday urging PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency auction by September's end requiring tech companies to bid on 15-year contracts to build new power plants. The initiative could mobilize roughly $15 billion in new generation across the 13-state Mid-Atlantic and Midwest grid serving 67 million people.
Why it matters: Average U.S. electricity prices jumped 12.8% in ten months to 18.07 cents per kilowatt-hour, adding roughly $18 to monthly bills, driven partly by AI data center demand. The plan aims to shield households from further increases by requiring tech companies to pay for new generation instead of ratepayers footing the billions in costs.
67% of sources are High Factuality