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Friday, May 29

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FTOil prices fall on hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening

Brent crude is on track for its steepest monthly decline since 2020, with prices falling towards $93 a barrel and losing about 18% in May 2026.
Oil prices are falling due to increased optimism regarding the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy chokepoint.

Financial Times

WSJPalestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

Israel permitted displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, allowing them to cross a military zone that bisects the enclave.
This movement occurred after a breakthrough in a deadlock concerning hostage releases, which helped preserve a ceasefire agreement.

Wall Street Journal

NYTBig Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America

Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens

The New York Times opinion piece "Big Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America" highlights increasing political animosity within the United States, suggesting a turbulent political landscape.
The article specifically notes that Texas politics has become considerably more contentious, implying recent events or trends have escalated political tensions in the state.

New York Times

WSJLeading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes

Leading Chinese property developer Vanke reported a significant financial loss, signaling a deepening crisis within the real estate sector.
The troubles at Vanke have raised concerns about the continued spread of China's property crisis.

Wall Street Journal

NYTThe Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords

Vivian Nereim, Isabel Kershner and Elian Peltier

Former President Trump proposed that more countries be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran, suggesting an expansion of the Abraham Accords.
The proposal was met with widespread bafflement and skepticism across the Middle East, with analysts indicating the chances of it happening are close to zero.

New York Times

FTWashington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials say

Washington is reportedly nearing an agreement with Iran to extend their ceasefire by 60 days, pending Donald Trump's sign-off, according to US officials.
Under the proposed terms of the deal, Iran would gradually allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen and remove mines from the waterway.

Financial Times

FTHow China is breaking apart a people and its culture

The Chinese state's campaign of oppression against Uyghurs and their culture has entered a new phase, moving beyond the widely condemned “re-education” camps.
While many re-education camps have reportedly closed, they have been largely replaced by an extensive network of prisons and detention centers, demonstrating a continued reliance on mass incarceration.

Financial Times

WSJFreed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack

Some freed Israeli hostages still had shrapnel in their bodies from the October 7 attack.
An Israeli medical official reported that some of the women among the freed hostages were held alone for extended periods.

Wall Street Journal

NYTThe President Is Giving a Master Class in What Not to Do

David French

The New York Times published an opinion article on May 28, 2026, titled "The President Is Giving a Master Class in What Not to Do."
The article, written by David French, critically examines President Trump's handling of the situation in Iran.

New York Times

FTWhat if remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring?

The hiring of junior workers has significantly lagged behind that of more experienced professionals across various countries, especially in white-collar sectors like software and technology.
A recent paper suggests that the rise of remote work, rather than AI tools, may be the primary cause for the struggles faced by young, aspiring knowledge workers in securing entry-level positions.

Financial Times

WSJSuspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response

NATO launched its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical undersea infrastructure after multiple cables were severed in the Baltic Sea.
The incidents include the damage to the Estlink 2 power cable between Finland and Estonia in December 2024, and several telecommunications cables in Swedish, Lithuanian, and German waters.

Wall Street Journal

NYTThe 50 Best Restaurants in North America Are Announced

Julia Moskin

Smyth, a fine-dining establishment in Chicago led by chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, secured the top position on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list.
The prestigious awards ceremony, which recognized restaurants from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, took place in New Orleans on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

New York Times

WSJRwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City

Rwanda-backed rebels have entered Goma, a city in eastern Congo previously considered a safe haven.
Residents reported heavy gunfire and shelling after the rebels successfully overran Congolese troops.

Wall Street Journal

NYTTexas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students

Clare Amari, Kristian Hernández and Asher Lehrer-Small

A New York Times investigation, conducted with the San Antonio Express-News, uncovered that Texas school police frequently used aggressive tactics, including pepper spray, tackling, and Tasers, on students for minor misbehavior.
The investigation documented over 2,600 use-of-force incidents by Texas school officers between January 2022 and December 2025, with detailed reports reviewed for approximately 450 of these encounters.

New York Times

FTRussia overspends on Putin’s war in Ukraine by $28bn

Russia's spending on the war in Ukraine is on track to exceed its budget by at least 2 trillion roubles ($28 billion) this year.
The finance ministry estimated in February that the overspend could rise to as much as 4 trillion roubles in a "negative scenario" this year, with similar overspends projected for 2027 and 2028.

Financial Times

NYT‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms

Kellen Browning and Emma Goldberg

Many Gen Z men who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are now experiencing regret and dismay over his time in office, particularly due to economic frustrations like the difficulty of buying a home and finding good jobs.
Despite their dissatisfaction with Trump, these young men indicate they are not hearing an appealing or relevant pitch from Democrats, and they generally desire more moderate approaches from both political parties.

New York Times

Friday, March 13

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

The White House

@WhiteHouse

UNDEFEATED. https://t.co/Jt69bcag5y

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Om Patel

@om_patel5

stop spending money on Claude Code. Chipotle's support bot is free: https://t.co/0NQU4a79T1

♥ 147.4k↺ 9.3k

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

I packaged up the "autoresearch" project into a new self-contained minimal repo if people would like to play over the weekend. It's basically nanochat LLM training core stripped down to a single-GPU, one file version of ~630 lines of code, then: - the human iterates on the https://t.co/3tyOq2P9c6

Thursday, March 12

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

The White House

@WhiteHouse

UNDEFEATED. https://t.co/Jt69bcag5y

♥ 124.7k↺ 14.4k

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

♥ 27.7k↺ 3.5k

Claude

@claudeai

Wednesday, March 11

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Andrej Karpathy

@karpathy

♥ 27.4k↺ 3.5k

Claude

@claudeai

Introducing Code Review, a new feature for Claude Code. When a PR opens, Claude dispatches a team of agents to hunt for bugs. https://t.co/AL2J4efxPw

♥ 62.7k↺ 5.2k

Saturday, March 7

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Ben Stiller

@BenStiller

Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie. https://t.co/dMQqRxxVCa

♥ 736.7k↺ 83.0k

The White House

@WhiteHouse

JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY. 🇺🇸🔥 https://t.co/0502N6a3rL

♥ 129.4k↺ 20.6k

Barack Obama

@BarackObama

Friday, March 6

Weekly Top 40 — AI on X

Brian Allen

@allenanalysis

🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Ted Lieu says the full Epstein files contain information that Donald Trump RAPED minors. So he started a war to distract us from his crimes. Never stop speaking about Epstein. https://t.co/18HuhEucoG

♥ 272.8k↺ 76.4k

The White House

@WhiteHouse

JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY. 🇺🇸🔥 https://t.co/0502N6a3rL

♥ 105.0k↺ 16.7k

Elon Musk

@elonmusk