The Morning Dispatch
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Streamers Try Cable-Style Bundling
More streaming companies turn to bundling as the industry faces economic headwinds.
Biden Signs Law Banning Russian Uranium Imports
The nuclear fuel ban comes as Republicans and Democrats are zeroing in on atomic energy.
Russia Opens Up New Front in Northeastern Ukraine
‘Every hour this situation moves toward critical.’
State Department Report Says ‘Reasonable to Assess’ Israel Violated International Law
The document doesn’t point to a specific incident in Gaza, but weapons shipments to Israel sit in limbo.
Europe Announces Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
‘There could be … no greater use for that money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live.’
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Over Divestment Law
The court will weigh First Amendment rights against national security concerns.
Who Will Be Trump’s Running Mate?
Potential veep picks engage in feats of loyalty as they vie for Trump’s favor.
Israel Orders Evacuation of Eastern Rafah, Begins Targeted Strikes
The weekend may have been a turning point in Israel’s war against Hamas.
Georgian Protests Try to Reverse Russian Pivot
The Caucasus nation’s ‘existential choice’ between Russia and the West.
Eight Regional Newspapers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI
The publishers say ChatGPT infringes on their copyright.
U.S. Losing Foothold in Northwestern Africa
‘What’s happening in the Sahel is really an overlap of counterterrorism and Great Power competition.’
The Biggest Electoral Contest in History
This year’s Indian elections have already been marred by violence.
Trump Aides and False Electors Indicted in Arizona
The charges name the former president as 'Unindicted Coconspirator 1.'
FTC Non-Compete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge
‘Regardless of what happens with the rule … everybody’s talking about it.’