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UK’s Burnham waits in the wings as Starmer resigns, Colombia’s “El Tigre” set to win, US-Iran talks continue

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Scaling AI without scaling resource use

As governments and businesses accelerate AI adoption, concerns around energy and water demand are intensifying. Microsoft leaders Melanie Nakagawa and Juan Lavista Ferres highlight new research showing that advancements in AI models, datacenter operations, and hardware could improve energy efficiency by 8–20x. The findings suggest that, at scale, AI systems can become significantly more efficient than previously understood—enabling continued growth while reducing the resources required to support it and reinforcing a more sustainable path for AI expansion. Read the full blog here.

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Trump’s ineffective pressure campaign on Iran and China

UK’s Burnham waits in the wings as Starmer resigns, Colombia’s “El Tigre” set to win, US-Iran talks continue

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The Middle East enters the G-Zero

Netanyahu’s re-election chances may worsen, Hungary’s Orbán can’t return to office, China gives boost to Myanmar’s leader

US-Iran deal isn’t all good for Tehran, Colombians head to polls for presidential runoff, EU takes a page out of the US’s tariff book

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WWII-related dispute rocks Ukraine-Poland relations

AI becomes a top global concern

Inflation, war, climate change, and now artificial intelligence are among the world’s top concerns, according to a poll of 15 countries.

Scaling AI without scaling resource use

The false Thucydides trap?

At the 2026 US Canada Summit in Toronto, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC, Ian Bremmer breaks down the idea of a US-China “Thucydides Trap,” where rising and dominant powers collide.

A frozen labor market in the US?

The May jobs report showed 172,000 new positions added in the US, double what economists expected. So why do two-thirds of Americans say they're having a hard time finding a good job?

Has America failed in the Middle East? Josh Shapiro thinks so

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says Trump's Iran war has made America weaker, more isolated, and no closer to a lasting solution in the Middle East.

Is Russia the biggest geopolitical tail risk today?

What is the biggest geopolitical tail risk today? At the 2026 US-Canada Summit, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC in Toronto, Ian Bremmer assesses the geopolitical risks shaping an increasingly volatile global landscape.

Peru’s Fujimori rocked the boat – can she settle it?

Political upheaval has become a norm in the past decade in Peru – and Keiko Fujimori helped to foster it. Now, she looks set to become president.

Canada shows another red card at the border

While the US has drawn attention for blocking fans, coaches, and referees from entering the country for the World Cup, co‑host Canada has also denied entry into its country for two players.

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Inflation, war, climate change, and now artificial intelligence are among the world’s top concerns, according to a poll of 15 countries.

At the 2026 US Canada Summit in Toronto, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC, Ian Bremmer breaks down the idea of a US-China “Thucydides Trap,” where rising and dominant powers collide.

The May jobs report showed 172,000 new positions added in the US, double what economists expected. So why do two-thirds of Americans say they're having a hard time finding a good job?

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says Trump's Iran war has made America weaker, more isolated, and no closer to a lasting solution in the Middle East.

What is the biggest geopolitical tail risk today? At the 2026 US-Canada Summit, hosted by Eurasia Group and RBC in Toronto, Ian Bremmer assesses the geopolitical risks shaping an increasingly volatile global landscape.

Political upheaval has become a norm in the past decade in Peru – and Keiko Fujimori helped to foster it. Now, she looks set to become president.

While the US has drawn attention for blocking fans, coaches, and referees from entering the country for the World Cup, co‑host Canada has also denied entry into its country for two players.

Sports inspire greatness, determination, and resilience — both on and off the field. Bank of America is proud to celebrate the achievements of and uplift communities through the power of sports. Learn more about how Bank of America supports athletes in life and in the game.

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