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Weekly Edition | June 13th 2026

A World Cup paradox

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• Donald Trump’s least bad option in Iran

  He must swallow his pride and accept a deal worse than the pre-war status quo

• Tragedy in Belfast

  A frenzied knife attack has put Northern Ireland on edge

• When AI can improve itself

  What does “recursive self-improvement” mean for the technology?

• Road-tripping with Tocqueville

  The best way to celebrate America’s birthday is to get behind the wheel