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Trump's Approval Rating Sinks To Record Low as Yougov Poll Finds Six in Ten Call Him Untrustworthy

US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 33% in a recent poll, highlighting growing public dissatisfaction and potential implications for the upcoming midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

The media is infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, the ‘anti-Netanyahu’. Why?

The challenger to Netanyahu is more of the same. His record makes that abundantly clear

The Guardian - US

In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser

The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond? asks Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Elon Musk Says He Is ‘Going to Do Something...’ After Nobel Economist Dares Him to Pledge $1 Trillion to Charity If ‘Money Won’t Matter In 2036’

Elon Musk said he’s “actually going to do something along these lines” after Nobel-winning economist Daron Acemoglu challenged him to pledge his fortune to charity if money won’t matter by 2036.

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'You Are Loathed Far More Than I Am': Elon Musk Attacks Economist Editor in Tense Video Interview

In a heated Economist interview, Elon Musk tells editor Zanny Minton Beddoes that journalists are 'hated far more' than he is, as polling and his controversial record paint a more tangled picture.

International Business Times UK

Musk’s race to the top: Meet my Indian family

Billionaire Elon Musk denies racism, citing his Indian partner and son's name. He claims his companies employ diverse executives, demonstrating no prejudice. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on immigration and demographics. Musk defends his views as advocating secure borders and safe cities. However, his rhetoric on immigration…

The Times of India

Elon Musk says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump – but still holds on to contentious political views

In interview, billionaire says instead of running ‘Doge’ he should’ve ‘worked on my companies’ and shares extreme predictions

The Guardian - US

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Elon Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview

Elon Musk urged top AI firms to conduct peer reviews of advanced models. Leading companies should meet regularly to discuss safety and security issues. Competitors could assess new models and flag potential risks before deployment. This comes as OpenAI revealed troubling autonomous behavior in its AI systems. Governments are now…

The Economic Times

Goldman economist offers a reality check on AI adoption: it took 15 years for computers to really show up in the data

Elsie Peng's research draws an uncomfortable parallel to the PC revolution: productivity gains took 15 years to materialize last time.

Fortune

The Economist shades AI in sharp new billboard ads

Stripped-back visuals become a powerful storytelling tool.

Creative Bloq

Alan Greenspan obituary

American economist and long-serving head of the Federal Reserve widely praised for the US boom whose reputation was re-evaluated in the wake of the 2008 crash

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low. History says that matters

In his first term of office Donald Trump achieved the lowest average job approval ratings (41%) among Americans since the end of the second world war. In his second term he has fallen well below that with an approval rating of only 35% in a recent Economist/YouGov poll.

The Conversation

The spectre of gen Z socialism is haunting the world … according to the Economist

The magazine writes: ‘Resisting Gen-Z socialism is therefore an urgent task.’ That urgency must outweigh any urgency of feeding hungry people

The Guardian - US

Trump’s approval rating hits another new low on 500th day back in the White House

President Donald Trump’s net popularity on -25 in latest Economist/YouGov survey, with the Iran war and economy still major concerns for voters ahead of November’s midterms

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'Sit back and relax': Can Trump afford to go back to war with Iran?

US President Trump's cautious optimism regarding Iran negotiations has been shattered as Tehran suspends talks, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon. This escalation threatens the Strait of Hormuz, reignites military exchanges, and jeopardizes Trump's political standing and economic stability ahead of crucial midterm elections.

France 24

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

As Colombians head to the polls, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to The Economist's Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what's at stake for Colombia, whether a hard-right populist who calls himself "The Tiger" could become president and why security is still the main worry for voters there.

International Business Times UK

IDF Soldier Exposes Gaza 'Dog Line' Where Palestinians Were Shot on Sight and Corpses Left for Dogs

An Israeli soldier's account reveals illegal and immoral actions during the Gaza conflict, including the use of human shields and indiscriminate killings, challenging the IDF's rules of engagement.

Fortune

Former top Russian official admits the country is over Putin and can 'imagine a future without him' — even elites bail as Kremlin seizes their assets

People are required to be loyal without being told what future that loyalty serves."

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America's productivity boom started before AI, and a Stanford economist who decoded the Great Resignation says working from home is the reason why

National data show “a clear post-2020 surge in productivity growth exactly when WFH ramped up,” said Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom.

The Independent UK

Democrats hold a huge edge over Republicans in polling ahead of the midterms

Generic ballot advantage grows to double digits as Trump’s ratings on economy, immigration and foreign policy crater

Fortune

No, tariffs are not strengthening the economy

A senior Tax Foundation economist examines the manufacturing job losses, GDP slowdown, and consumer price hikes that paint a very clear picture.

Fortune

Iran’s crumbling economy is the regime’s greatest weakness with prices up 40% since the war began while authorities worry about making payroll

An Iranian official told Reuters the country “will face a disaster” if sanctions aren’t lifted.

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Man Introduces GF To His Family And Ends Up With Getting Dumped After She Meets Family Friend

Setting boundaries can be difficult, especially when emotions run high. One man went online after his girlfriend gave him a clear ultimatum about his friendship with another woman. The situation became even more complicated when others overheard the conversation and started weighing in.

International Business Times UK

Trump Approval Rating Hits Record Low as Even 2024 Backers Start Pulling Away

The latest public opinion data shows Donald Trump's approval ratings at a historic low, driven by economic policy concerns and declining support from his base. Discover how these trends impact his political standing.

The Independent UK

Trump scrambles to reclaim the narrative on his two weakest issues: Iran war and immigration

ANALYSIS: Trump is trying to broadcast himself wherever he can to change the narrative. But, Eric Garcia writes, Americans are desperate to change the channel

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