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Daily news brief — 2 May 2026

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White House Declares Iran War 'Terminated' as War Powers Deadline Arrives

The White House declared the Iran conflict 'terminated' as the 60-day War Powers Act deadline arrived. Senate Republicans blocked a related resolution for the sixth time. Markets responded positively as the announcement reduced geopolitical uncertainty.

Why it matters

The declaration has immediate implications for U.S. war authority, congressional oversight, and global market stability.

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The Straits Times
Democracy Now
YouTube Market Recap

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Azerbaijan Suspends All Cooperation with European Parliament

Azerbaijan's parliament voted to suspend all cooperation with the European Parliament, citing what it described as anti-Azerbaijani policy, slander, and Islamophobia. The move follows accusations that the EU body broke prior commitments.

Why it matters

The decision signals a deepening rift between Azerbaijan and the EU, with potential consequences for regional diplomacy and energy partnerships.

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Anadolu Agency

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Trump Vows 25% Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks Next Week

President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on EU-imported cars and trucks beginning next week, citing what he described as a broken trade agreement with the bloc. US-made vehicles would be exempt from the new levies.

Why it matters

The move could escalate US-EU trade tensions, raise vehicle prices, and disrupt global auto supply chains.

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Anadolu Agency

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Market Sentiment Hits 'Greed' at 66.6, Rally Faces PMI and Jobs Data Test

Market sentiment has climbed to 66.6 on the greed scale, reflecting growing investor confidence behind a tech-led rally. Key data releases on May 5, including ISM services PMI and JOLTS job openings, could either reinforce or reverse that momentum.

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YouTube Market Recap

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Trump's AI Adviser Rejects Elon Musk's Warnings on AI Risks Like Weapons

Trump's AI adviser has pushed back against Elon Musk's warnings about AI risks, including autonomous weapons and job displacement, signaling the administration favors accelerating AI development over precautionary measures.

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Politico

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Building Trades Unions Ally with Tech Giants like OpenAI for AI Data Center Construction

Building trades unions are partnering with tech giants like OpenAI to construct AI data centers across the U.S. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has praised union workers as essential to building the infrastructure underpinning the AI economy.

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Local10

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Money Matters Podcast Discusses Wealth Gap and Private Equity Trends

Allworth Financial's May 2 Money Matters episode examines growing wealth gap trends and shifting spending patterns. The discussion covers private equity, private credit markets, retirement tax strategies, and approaches to protecting inherited assets.

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Allworth Financial

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XMax Announces Major AI Model Agreement, Milestone for Its AI Business

XMax has announced a major AI model agreement, representing a significant milestone in the company's growing artificial intelligence operations. The deal signals continued expansion of its AI-focused business strategy.

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Manila Times

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GSK's Bepirovirsen Accepted for FDA Priority Review with Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Chronic Hepatitis B

GSK's bepirovirsen has received FDA Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for chronic hepatitis B, developed with partner Ionis. Phase 3 B-Well trials demonstrated statistically significant functional cure rates in chronic hepatitis B patients.

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Ionis

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JuliaHub Raises $65M for AI Agents in Industrial Design

JuliaHub has raised $65M and launched Dyad 3.0, an AI platform designed to model complex industrial systems such as vehicles and aircraft. The round is backed by former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia.

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TechStartups