Independent Daily Briefing
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07 Jun 2026 – 02 Sep 2026
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WEDNESDAY . 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Brief
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01A massive data breach at identity verification company IDScan has exposed over 150 million driver's licenses and passports belonging to US and Canadian citizens.
02Oil prices have steadied near $95 a barrel following a surge driven by geopolitical tensions and President Trump's statements regarding potential attacks on Iran.
03The Trump Administration has sided with OpenAI in its copyright lawsuit against The New York Times while facing scrutiny over secret AI safety testing rules.
04Berkshire Hathaway has placed a significant bet on Alphabet to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom according to Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel.
05Mass protests have erupted in Spain after thousands of migrants crossed into the exclave of Ceuta leading to accusations against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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