1. US politics face challenges as Trump grapples with aging in office, while Republicans shift stances on Obamacare and clash over Ukraine peace talks amidst election lawsuits.

2. Technology trends include Plex restricting free streaming, volatile GPU prices, rising RAM costs, and Fox News resolving defamation claims with Dominion Voting Systems.

3. International tensions rise as Russia strikes Ukraine and resists a revised peace plan, while China launches an emergency astronaut return mission.

4. Economic shifts highlight AI threatening low-skilled jobs in the UK, global market volatility signaling heightened risks, and landlords losing tools to set rents amid regulatory changes.

5. Cultural notes include American influencers praising unattainable Chinese EVs, children’s cafeterias fostering community in Japan, and Gen Z activism against governments worldwide.

6. Entertainment sees a new *Watchmen* movie release, while Valve’s Steam Machine reimagines console gaming and Fox News faces scrutiny over Dominion-related claims.