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Trump discusses military actions against Iran, expressing disappointment with NATO allies who acknowledge Iran as a threat but won't provide support, while also addressing relationships with China, Cuba, and European leaders.

WIRED

Psychologist Kim Bergman, senior partner at Growing Generations, debunks common surrogacy myths, emphasizing that ethical gestational surrogacy involves rigorous psychological screening (accepting only the top 1-2%), full informed consent, and legal safeguards that make it an empowering rather than exploitative experience for carriers and intended parents alike.

Reuters

Finnish President Alexander Stubb argues that Europe faces a geopolitical squeeze from aggressive Russia and a transactional US, requiring the EU to adopt 'flexible integration' mechanisms for faster decision-making and a pragmatic reset of UK-EU relations to maximize collective power.

The Verge

Paul Ford argues that AI coding tools like Claude Code represent a fundamental shift in software development, enabling anyone to build complex applications through natural language while simultaneously threatening the entry-level jobs that have historically provided economic mobility to the working class.

Reuters

While the US dollar has remained dominant for half a century despite losing gold backing, historian Barry Eichengreen argues that digital payment innovations are now eroding the network effects that sustained its supremacy, pointing toward a fragmented, multicurrency future rather than a single successor.

Reuters

UN fact-finding mission officials detailed investigations into alleged war crimes in Iran, including the Minab school attack and Israeli strike on Evin prison, while highlighting severe operational constraints from internet blackouts and denied access that hamper verification of ongoing violations.

Reuters

President Trump signed an executive order establishing a federal task force led by JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson to investigate alleged massive taxpayer fraud, particularly targeting Medicaid scams involving undocumented immigrants and specific schemes in Minnesota's Somali community, while defending ongoing military operations against Iran's nuclear program.

Bloomberg Technology

Meta is reportedly planning layoffs of up to 20% of its workforce to offset massive AI infrastructure spending, including a new $27 billion deal with Nebius, while OpenAI pursues a $14 billion private equity joint venture to accelerate enterprise adoption. The developments come as Nvidia kicks off its GTC conference under investor pressure to confirm growth targets amid Democratic opposition to chip exports to China.

Reuters

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang celebrates the 20th anniversary of CUDA while unveiling 'AI factories' as a new platform category, emphasizing how two decades of installed base growth has created an accelerating flywheel driving breakthroughs across the five layers of the AI ecosystem.

Reuters

President Trump detailed recent US military strikes destroying Iranian infrastructure and mine-laying capabilities while urging allied nations to contribute to Strait of Hormuz security, alongside announcing extensive privately-funded renovations to transform the deteriorating Kennedy Center into the world's premier performing arts facility.

Reuters

EU officials discuss energy security measures amid Middle East escalation and reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine while condemning ongoing attacks on its infrastructure.