Ein Realist

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Anti-fascist, Software Engineer, Science Lover, European --- I am posting here as a pressure valve for my thoughts. Tax the rich!

Stock price of TSLA at USD 298.32 per share after closing July 29th
Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty Hangs Over Talks as U.S. Says It Is Close to Agreement An emerging “memorandum of understanding,” which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, still needs approval from President Trump, and Iran has not confirmed any commitments. nytimes.com
U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships. NYTimes
OpenAI Is Preparing to File for an IPO Very Soon The artificial-intelligence giant is working with bankers at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley -WSJ
"Trump Media & Technology Group has appointed Kevin J. McGurn as interim CEO following Devin Nunes' departure, as the company grapples with 99.8% lower revenue than promised and a $712 million net loss. This leadership change raises questions about the company's direction..."
NYT headline: Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Blockade’ Strait of Hormuz After No Peace Deal Reached Vice President JD Vance said that marathon talks between the United States and Iran had failed to produce a deal to fully reopen the strait and end the war. Iran’s top negotiator suggested further talks were possible.
NYTimes headline: A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.
NYTimes.com Headline Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock With the midterms approaching, the president may be running out of time to get new cabinet members confirmed without bipartisan support.
MAGA cultists at a Trump rally, with their ears bandaged in "solidarity" with Trump following the assassination attempt.
In an aerial view, a giant pyramid looms behind the White House.
Orange-faced Trump as a toddler, sitting on the floor with his toys (tariffs) in front of him