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• 🤝 India-Pakistan ceasefire
• 🏫 CheatGPT
• 👃 The power of breathing through your nose

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"If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes."

–John Wooden (1910-2010)

On Saturday, India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire to end recent fighting in the Kashmir region, which marked the most serious conflict between the two nuclear powers in decades.

• The US-mediated ceasefire, announced by President Trump, appeared in danger hours later when India and Pakistan accused each other of violating its terms.
• But the deal remained in place as of last night after both sides reiterated their commitment to halt the fighting.

A familiar fight

The decades-old conflict between India and Pakistan reignited last month when a deadly militant attack killed 26 people in an India-controlled area of Kashmir, a historically disputed territory. Kashmir was divided between India and Pakistan in 1947 after Britain gave up control of the Indian subcontinent—but both countries claim Kashmir in full. India and Pakistan have fought three wars over the region, most recently in 1999.

• India blamed last month’s attack in Kashmir on a Pakistani-linked terrorist group—which it claims was backed by the country’s government—while Pakistani officials denied any connection.
• In response, India launched missile strikes against Pakistan last Wednesday, resulting in back-and-forth escalation that saw both sides launch missiles and drones at military bases and other targets in the opponent’s territory (leading to 45+ reported civilian deaths).

The fighting halted on Saturday, when India and Pakistan’s top foreign officials agreed to a ceasefire following diplomatic efforts by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. And, despite artillery fire being reported in Kashmir several hours after the peace deal took effect, the fighting appeared to have fully paused by Sunday morning.

Looking ahead…The top military chiefs from India and Pakistan are scheduled to speak today. The two countries have also agreed to start talks "on a broad set of issues" at a neutral site in the near future, US officials say.

📊 Flash poll: In your opinion, what’s the likelihood that the India-Pakistan conflict will escalate to a full war in the next six months?

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• Unsure/other

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Start spreading the news: Nutella is getting its first flavor update in 60+ years.

Ferrero, European parent company of the product regularly eaten with a spoon right out of the jar, announced Friday that it’s adding a peanut version of its classic hazelnut spread in a bid to win over US consumers.

That’s nuts: In 2022, peanuts were (ironically) responsible for 65% of all US nut consumption, with each person consuming 8 lbs of the legume annually.

Not just New-tella: The company is also making other American-focused updates to its product lines, including turning Ferrero Rocher spheres into squares and adding a Dr Pepper Tic Tac flavor.

The US market = not peanuts

For decades, the US business of Ferrero, which traces its roots back to 1946 in war-ravaged Italy, centered around Nutella, per CNBC. But the family-owned company is now focused on expanding in what its chairman refers to as “the most important market in the world.”

• Via acquisitions, the company in recent years has made inroads in cookies (Keebler, Famous Amos), ice cream (Blue Bunny, Halo Top), and protein snacks (Power Crunch).
• It’s also grown to become the third-largest US candy company (brands include: Nerds, Butterfingers), trailing only Hershey and Mars.

Looking ahead…Ferrero is investing $75 million to expand US manufacturing, and gearing up for a “very large” marketing push in 2026 that reportedly includes prominent placement at major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup.

Move over Tinseltown—Londontown is stepping into the limelight, as UK film and television productions boom.

A tale of two countries: US film and TV production rates last year were down ~40% from 2022’s pre-strike levels, while the UK saw production revenue surpass $7.4 billion, a 31% increase from the previous year.

Behind the flip: High costs/tax rates, budget cuts, and wildfire damages have all contributed to Hollywood’s fall-off. Overall US film budgets last year fell to their lowest level since FilmLA started tracking the data in 2017 (excluding 2020).

Meanwhile, the industry is thriving across the pond due in large part to:

• Increased funding: In 2024, media agency Film London estimated that about $12.7 billion is set to be invested in the city for production over the next five years. Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney are all expanding their UK offices; local studios like Pinewood (home to 12 MCU blockbusters) are booked out for years.
• Tax breaks: As of this year, film and TV producers seeking to shoot in the UK can receive a 40% reduction on their final bill.

Looking ahead…While President Trump’s recently announced foreign film tariffs could further disrupt the industry, their scope and execution is still unclear. A UK-US trade deal was struck last week, but it made no mention of the film industry.

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Save an uncomfortable desk seat: a new student is present in American classrooms, whether teachers like it or not.

~40% of middle and high school students who report using AI to complete assignments say they do so without their teachers’ permission, according to a 2024 survey by Impact Research. The rate is closer to 50% in college students, with AI chatbots frequently used by undergrads to help write papers, according to an internal analysis published by OpenAI.

Two schools of AI thought: Many teachers worry artificial intelligence use prevents students from actively learning and developing critical thinking skills. Rapid advances in the technology have also made it difficult for educators to detect if it's present in students’ work at all.

On the other hand, some academics argue the use of AI is not a major problem, and that it should be integrated into lessons moving forward—even suggesting that critical thinking and communication skills should be measured by a student’s ability to competently use AI.

BUSINESS & MARKETS

• 📊 US markets fell last week (S&P: -0.5%; Dow: -0.2%; Nasdaq: -0.3%). | US-China trade talks were “productive,” per Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; more deets are expected this morning. | ~30% of renters are choosing to move when their lease is up, per data from some of the largest US landlords; the typical number is ~50%.
• 🩸 Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is reportedly raising money for a new AI blood-testing startup.
• ⚖️ Google agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle two privacy lawsuits brought by the state of Texas. | The remedy phase of Google's search antitrust trial is complete; a decision is expected in August.

SPORTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

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• 🎮 The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 inductees this weekend, including GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi.
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SCIENCE, SPACE & EMERGING TECH

• 🏥 The FDA approved the first at-home alternative to the Pap smear, which tests for cervical cancer.
• 📝 A Soviet Union spacecraft crashed into Earth on Saturday, 53 years after its failed launch to Venus. | America’s biggest cities are slowly sinking a few fractions of an inch per year, primarily due to “massive ongoing groundwater extraction,” per new research.
• 🤖 Walgreens is expanding the number of retail stores served by its micro-fulfillment centers, which use robots to fill prescriptions. | Semi-related: Amazon’s new warehouse bot is first to have a sense of touch.

US, WORLD & POLITICS

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• ✈️ Newark’s airport experienced a ~90-second air traffic control radar and radio outage on Friday; it follows a similar incident in Newark on April 28.
• ✝️ Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address as pontiff; echoed his predecessor Francis’ call to world leaders for “no more war.”
• 🏛️ A federal judge temporarily blocked the White House from firing hundreds of thousands of government employees from various federal agencies for two weeks. | President Trump is reportedly preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family to use as Air Force One; the jet will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation once he leaves office.

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Monday: FTC’s new anti-fee-hiding rule for live ticketing takes effect

Tuesday: President Trump begins visit to the Middle East; Cannes Film Festival kicks off, as does the Eurovision Song Contest

Wednesday: National Decency Day

Thursday: Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s request to end birthright citizenship; PGA Championship tees off

Friday: 2025 WNBA season tips off; Final Destination: Bloodlines hits theaters

On Friday, we covered how Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—aka Pope Leo XIV—was elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church, and the first US-born pope in its 2,000-year history.

❓ Our question to you (long-form): What are your thoughts on the election of Pope Leo XIV?

• Catholics (48%)
• “It's important to mention the significance of the name he chose. Each papal name has certain things associated with them & often signify what issues the Pope is planning to address. Leos are often associated with social justice & it was Leo XIII who defined in Rerum Novarum what we think of today as Catholic Social Teaching (rights of the worker, human dignity, solidarity, etc.). His choice of name gives me hope that he'll further define & promote CST in the States.”
• “Surprised and hopeful.There has been a resurgence in the Faith which leans toward orthodoxy (veiling, family-focus, adult baptisms and confirmations into the Catholic church.) My prayer for the church and Pope Leo XIV is that both are led by the Holy Spirit in faithful accordance with the will of God.”
• Non-Catholics (52%)
• “I was raised & educated Catholic but left the Church decades ago. I am extremely pleased with the election of this Pope. I am pleased he will take input from all Catholics and hope that he is open to ministering to all regardless of who they are as Pope Francis was. Depending on the direction he takes the Church I would consider returning to the Church as long as its emphasis is on Jesus' teachings.”
• “From the outside looking in, I appreciated Pope Francis' progressive views and ideas though I know some of my Catholic friends did not. If the new Pope can be the bridge between the progressive and conservative factions, that will be a good thing as long as the Church does not reverse to a more highly conservative ideology.”

Click here to read more of the most thoughtful longform responses.

+Note: Some responses may have been edited for clarity/length; Sample size: We received 162 longform responses.

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🥇 Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. was awarded a record-breaking ten Olympic medals in the same day, after losing all of his former medals in the Los Angeles wildfires. 

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Guess the definitions of the following Greek/Latin root words:

1. Dent
2. Endo
3. Histri
4. Path
5. Rhin

1. Dent = Tooth (e.g., dental)
2. Endo = Inside (endocrine)
3. Histri = Actor (histrionic)
4. Path = Feel (pathology)
5. Rhin = Nose (rhinoplasty)