Daily News Roundup
Space
Trade wars muzzle allied talks on Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield
“International partners, I have not been allowed to talk to yet because of the trade wars."
The Strange + Nutjobs
These Robot Dogs Wear Billionaire Masks and Poop Out NFTs. Because 2025 Is a Fever Dream.
Nothing captures the mood of the moment more than this artist's exhibit, which is why people can't stop looking at it.
Design + Arts + Music
How Samsung’s first-ever chief design officer is reinventing the electronics giant for the AI age
Samsung turns to an outsider—Mauro Porcini—to conceive of AI-powered products that resonate with consumers and give the Korean giant a more global voice.
Global Conflict
Middle East war
The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Stuff
Substance sprayed on Rep Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis event identified: report
Anthony James Kazmierczak is accused of attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall. The 55-year-old is charged with third-degree assault.
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