U.S. and Ukraine partner on drones and Trump announces Hamas deal: Morning Rundown

The U.S. is turning to Ukraine for help with drone technology. Trump threatens to pull his AG nomination until two GOP holdouts leave office. And why the job market is especially difficult for new college graduates. Here’s what to know today. U.S. turns to war-weary Ukraine for help with drone technology A Ukrainian soldier prepares … Read more

From Blank Brief to Story Draft: How Content Teams Are Using AI as a FirstPass Creative Partner – StoryLab.ai

You know that moment. The cursor blinks on a white screen. The brief sits beside you, a few bullet points, maybe a vague “write something about AI and productivity.” The deadline is tomorrow, and your brain has decided now is the perfect time to go completely blank. Sound familiar? You’re far from alone. Microsoft’s 2024 … Read more

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson’s effort to have former romantic partner testify in person is denied

A judge on Monday dismissed a motion by Tyler Robinson’s attorneys to subpoena his former romantic partner to testify in-person in court next month. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Robinson, 23, is accused of killing right wing activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a … Read more

This law firm has deep ties to Trump. A partner is his pick to be Manhattan’s top prosecutor.

Washington — It was not yet 4 o’clock in the morning in Washington on Wednesday when President Trump, an ocean away at the G7 summit in France, issued a demand for Republican senators: James “Jamie” McDonald, his pick for U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, “must be confirmed” immediately. “I may not … Read more

Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner

DOJ expands indictment against SPLC for allegedly funding KKK, other extremists The Department of Justice expanded its indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, accusing the civil rights non-profit of funneling millions in tax-exempt funds to extremist groups. Allegations include purchasing materials for KKK robes, facilitating cross-burnings and funding travel for extremist rallies. FBI Director … Read more

It’s Time to Use AI as Your Thinking Partner


Most marketers have a transactional relationship with AI, A. Lee Judge says. They put in a request. They get out an asset. They edit it until it sounds like their voice or their brand’s. Then, they repeat.

But Judge, founder of B2B content marketing and production company Content Monsta, explains AI isn’t meant to replace human content creators; it’s meant to elevate them.

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