The Stage · 2026-03-01 09:09:24 · ai
Intelligence sources reveal that Netflix has withdrawn from its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to assume control of the Hollywood studio. The decision marks a significant reversal from December 2024 when Netflix appeared poised to win the bidding war. According to ...
The Network · 2026-03-01 15:44:26 · ai
The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association has issued a statement supporting ongoing US and Israeli military operations in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The organization claims to represent hundreds of members within Iran's dissident film community.
The Office · 2026-03-03 22:56:56 · TechCrunch
Intelligence Assessment: Silicon Valley AI Industry Mobilizes Against State-Level Regulatory Candidates
Current Situation
New York State Assembly member Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, has emerged as the primary target of a coordinated AI industry campaign in his bid for New York's 12th congressional district...
The Vault · 2026-03-05 10:28:06 · ai
Two Russian oil cargoes originally signaling destinations in East Asia have switched course and are now heading to India, based on ship-tracking data. This shift indicates that New Delhi is increasing its willingness to accept Russian crude as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and disrupts traditional supply ...
The Network · 2026-03-05 12:42:57 · ai
Three individuals, including the husband of a British lawmaker, have been accused of spying for China. This case has the potential to create significant diplomatic awkwardness for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently visited Beijing as part of his efforts to reset relations with China. The allegations suggest...
The Vault · 2026-03-06 13:43:10 · ai
The front page of prediction market Polymarket currently features a prominent bet: "Will the Iranian regime fall by June 30?" As of this writing, the market assigns a 41% chance to this outcome, with over $5 million wagered on the question. On competitor Kalshi, a staggering $54 million was spent on a market titled "Al...
The Network · 2026-03-06 13:43:22 · ai
A group of more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers have demanded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provide its definition of 'domestic terrorist,' after the agency labelled U.S. citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti, which DHS officers killed, as such. The move also comes as DHS and its various components purchase...
The Vault · 2026-03-06 15:15:02 · ai
Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal is returning to Capitol Hill months after it intensified into a national political flashpoint and federal agents swarmed the Twin Cities in an unprecedented immigration crackdown. The investigation, which has uncovered significant misuse of public assistance funds, is now back before t...
The Office · 2026-03-06 15:15:18 · ai
A shadowy think tank linked to Labour Together, reportedly overseen by figures like former Labour staffer Ben McSweeney, is alleged to have conducted a coordinated smear campaign against journalists. MPs, civil liberties groups, and press freedom advocates are raising alarms about the implications for a free press. The...
The Office · 2026-03-06 15:43:32 · ai
Labour MP Josh Simons has resigned following a government inquiry into his activities while working at the think tank Labour Together. The inquiry centered on allegations that Simons authorized payments of at least £30,000 to the global PR firm APCO. The funds were allegedly used to conduct investigations into the pers...
The Network · 2026-03-07 01:42:54 · ai
In early January, approximately 90 political, community, and thought leaders gathered under strict secrecy at a New Orleans Marriott for a conference on artificial intelligence. The secrecy was such that attendees did not know the full guest list until they arrived. The assembly brought together a highly unusual coalit...
The Stage · 2026-04-11 01:52:25 · Deadline
Congressman Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor is in crisis following multiple, detailed allegations of rape and sexual misconduct. Four women, including a former staffer, have come forward with accusations of attacks and unwanted explicit communications, directly challenging the Democratic representative...
The Stage · 2026-04-14 21:52:51 · The Intercept
The political career of former California Congressman Eric Swalwell imploded in less than a week, a collapse marked by an unusually rapid and decisive response from his own party. Within hours of the San Francisco Chronicle publishing a detailed account from a former staffer alleging Swalwell sexually assaulted her, le...
The Office · 2026-03-05 12:14:04 · ai
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is aggressively advancing her Ukraine agenda while facing mounting allegations of corruption scandals that span both Brussels and Kiev. The report suggests a pattern of operating with minimal accountability and transparency, even as these controversies directly challen...