Monthly Archives: May 2026

OCCRP: In September 2020, alleged cocaine kingpin Dritan Gjika texted a contact that the phones they were using were no longer safe.

In September 2020, alleged cocaine kingpin Dritan Gjika texted a contact that the phones they were using were no longer safe. Despite this, he and key interlocutors kept using their Sky phones for another six months — a move that … Continue reading

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GZERO QuickTake Why the US China Summit changed very little

https://www.gzeromedia.com/video/quick-take/why-the-us-china-summit-changed-very-little Ian Bremmer May 15, 2026 Make us preferred on Google Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders in years, but one that produced remarkably few concrete … Continue reading

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TED: Why humans should merge with AI

D. Scott Phoenix | TED2026 • April 2026 Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix spent years building AI — now, he believes we’re on the cusp of a profound merger between humans and machines. Reframing the AI debate through the lens … Continue reading

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Fortune: Blackstone COO Jon Gray predicts ‘huge boom’ in blue-collar jobs—his own data center company is hiring 30,000 new roles

SuccessCareers Blackstone COO Jon Gray predicts ‘huge boom’ in blue-collar jobs—his own data center company is hiring 30,000 new roles By  Preston Fore Success Reporter May 14, 2026, 11:53 AM ET Add us on As AI threatens office jobs, Blackstone’s … Continue reading

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Invisible People: They’re Coming for Nonprofits. Stop Letting Bad Narratives Kill Good Work.

They’re Coming for Nonprofits. Stop Letting Bad Narratives Kill Good Work. By Invisible People | May 6, 2026 | Narrative Change Image Credit: The White House from Washington, DC Nonprofits are under attack. The narratives being used to destroy them are dishonest, coordinated, … Continue reading

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Chatham House: Trump–Xi summit will be about managing US–China rivalry, not resolving it

Intensive – 16–17 June 2026 – Secure your place now alert Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank Show navigation Search Breadcrumb Trump–Xi summit will be about managing US–China rivalry, not resolving it The summit’s short agenda reveals a preference … Continue reading

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The Harvard Gazette: Is napping a sign of a deeper health problem?

Health Is napping a sign of a deeper health problem? Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer May 13, 2026 5 min read New study finds link between certain sleep patterns and higher mortality in older adults If Grandpa occasionally dozes off in … Continue reading

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Fortune: North Korean operatives stole $2 billion last year—and financial firms are the next target

Cybersecurityfraud North Korean operatives stole $2 billion last year—and financial firms are the next target By  Amanda Gerut News Editor, West Coast May 14, 2026, 8:00 AM ET Add us on Adam Meyers, senior vice president of counter adversary operations, … Continue reading

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The Conversation UK: The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US “should be partners not rivals”. But he warned Trump that a crisis over Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts”.

Academic rigour, journalistic flair The opening headlines from the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing signal an openness on the Chinese side towards stabilising relations with the US. In his opening remarks, the Chinese president noted that China and the US … Continue reading

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Axios: Catch me up

Catch me up   President Trump toasts during a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People this evening in Beijing. Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times  In an evening toast, PresidentTrump said his visit to China has been “a … Continue reading

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