TSMC just keeps printing money. The Taiwanese chipmaking giant is on track for a fifth consecutive quarter of record profit, fueled by a seemingly bottomless appetite for AI semiconductors that shows no sign of slowing down. The company’s June 2026 revenue alone hit NT$442.68 billion, roughly $13.8 billion, representing a… Listen ⇢

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have announced the destruction of U.S. radar systems in Bahrain, specifically targeting Patriot and C-RAM systems. This claim comes amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, which began after U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran in February. The conflict has seen reciprocal missile and drone strikes, with Iran aiming… Listen ⇢

CENTCOM has released footage showing U.S. military strikes that targeted and destroyed missile launchers and drones in open areas. This footage is part of the ongoing military campaign in the 2026 Iran war, which has seen multiple rounds of U.S. airstrikes aimed at neutralizing Iranian mobile strike capabilities. The strikes,… Listen ⇢

China’s exports have surged at the fastest rate since 2021, driven by a significant increase in high-tech product shipments and a rush to beat impending U.S. tariffs. The country’s exports rose 19.4% year-on-year in May 2026, fueled by a 66.1% surge in automated data processing equipment and a 50.9% rise… Listen ⇢

The 2026 season for the New York Mets has been described as disastrous, with the team holding a 40-57 record as of the mid-season All-Star break. This marks their worst start since 1995, with the Mets languishing in last place in the National League East, trailing the division leaders by… Listen ⇢

Iran’s strategic maneuvering in the ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel involves controlling key waterways, notably the Strait of Hormuz. The country has expanded its military jurisdiction in the region, significantly impacting global oil logistics. Despite a fragile ceasefire signed in May, recent exchanges of strikes between the U.S.… Listen ⇢

Iran launched an attack on facilities supporting US naval operations in Oman, turning what had been a simmering regional standoff into an outright military confrontation with one of its own Gulf partners. The Strait of Hormuz, which sits right next to Oman, handles a massive share of global oil transport.… Listen ⇢

Ukraine’s recent military campaign has significantly disrupted Russian refining operations and export capabilities, causing a notable surge in global crack spreads. The attacks, part of Ukraine’s deep-strike strategy, have reportedly disabled nearly half of Russia’s oil refining capacity. This development has led to a nationwide fuel crisis in Russia, with… Listen ⇢

OpenAI’s Codex has now reached roughly 5 million weekly active users as of early June 2026, representing a more than sixfold increase since the desktop version launched in February. That February launch was itself a turning point, but the real inflection came in March when the GPT-5.3 Codex model dropped… Listen ⇢