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Inside Russia's Secret Network of Child Gulags
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Stolen Innocence

May 21, 2025 Daily Edition: Kids of War View on the web → Good Friday morning, Reader! Friday vibes hitting you yet? Mine sure are. Today’s newsletter wraps up with something serious, something bizarre, and something downright shocking. From secretive child camps in Russia to the strange rise of Japanese toilets, today’s edition is one you’ll want to talk about later. Quick personal note: this little dream is growing, but to take it to the next level, I need a bit of help from you. No coffee...

How Your Career Ladder is Breaking Beneath You?

May 29, 2025 Daily Edition: Rise of the Machines View on the web → Good morning, Reader! While you were probably deciding whether today’s coffee needed an extra shot (spoiler alert: it did), I was busy scanning through bizarre naming bans in Japan, unsettling visa dramas from the Trump administration, and the latest AI twist that could soon make even my job look shaky (yikes!). But hey, I’ve survived worse—and I promise to keep bringing you the stories worth knowing before your second cup...

Inside Macron’s Disappearing Marital Shove Video

May 28, 2025 Daily Edition: French Press(ed) View on the web → Good morning, Reader—it’s Wednesday already? Don’t worry, you’re not losing it (or maybe we both are). If you're wondering why I don't mention yesterday's viral Macron shove, it's simple: everyone (and your Instagram feed) covered it. But today we’re back to show you what everyone else missed. Speaking of Instagram, thanks to all of you who voted to keep The Core as your morning ritual. Message received—loud and clear. And a huge...

Why Europe Just Slammed the Brakes on Tesla

May 27, 2025 Daily Edition: Battery Low View on the web → Good morning, Reader! We’re back from a long weekend, fully recharged and feeling more grateful than ever. I was blown away by your testimonials and generous donations after my last editor's letter—seriously, thanks for the coffee! 🙏 Our fresh Instagram account is already buzzing, and speaking of surprises, your overwhelming response to our little poll settled it: The Core stays a morning ritual, not an evening digest. (You early...

Letter from the Editor - Big Moves & Deep Breaths

May 23, 2025 Let's Make a Change (Together) ↓ “ Only fools and dead men don’t change their minds. Fools won’t. Dead men can’t. — John H. Patterson Hello Reader, Recently, I had been going through difficult times—physically, mentally, financially—and you all showed up. Your replies, messages, coffees, and simple "we're here" notes reminded me why The Core exists: it's about real human connection, not just another voice lost in the daily noise. Honestly, thank you. Since then, I've made some...

How Russia's Spy Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

May 22, 2025 Daily Edition: Mission Implausible View on the web → Good morning, sharp thinkers! It's time to pretend you’ll finally tackle that inbox (I believe in you). On a serious note, if you haven't already, shoot me a line or click here to rate The Core. Your feedback literally makes my day (and our newsletter). Speaking of tackling things, did you know nearly a third of Americans regularly turn to astrology or tarot for guidance? And hey, if Mercury in retrograde can justify an off...

Israel's Blockade Pushes Gaza Back to the Brink

May 21, 2025 Daily Edition: Hunger Games: Gaza Edition View on the web → Good morning, curious minds! How many mornings have you sworn you'd be productive, then you glance at TikTok, and suddenly it's lunchtime? Well, ironically, TikTok just launched a feature to save you from…TikTok. More on that brilliant idea below. Today, we’ve also got updates on Gaza's heartbreaking humanitarian crisis and American wallets' increasingly desperate state—four easy payments aren't so easy. And hey, before...

Inside Bezos' Controversial Saudi AI Collaboration

April 21, 2025 Daily Edition: Amazon's Killer Deal View on the web → Good morning! I don't know about you, but Tuesday's already pretty chaotic. Not "escaping-from-jail-by-slipping-through-a-wall-and-sprinting-across-the-interstate" chaotic—but definitely close. Speaking of wild escapes, today's edition starts with Jeff Bezos quietly shaking hands with the man behind one of the most infamous crimes in recent memory. And that's just our first story. Yikes. Quick note: Last weekend, I asked for...

Sell America Redux

May 19, 2025 Daily Edition: Sell America Redux View on the web → Good Monday morning! And yes, I survived the weekend without accidentally plunging the economy into chaos, losing a luxury watch, or secretly causing water to drain. Hope your weekend was equally uneventful. We’ve got a fresh edition lined up to kickstart your week. Grab a coffee, check the time (on your non-scandalous wristwatch), and let's start. Happy Creating,Fatih Taskiran In this issue: Economy Not So AAAwesome Americas...

Inside the Air Traffic Controller Shortage

May 17, 2025 Weekend Edition: Sky High, Safety Low View on the web → Good morning and happy weekend! We made it—somehow—to another Saturday, and if your week felt a little bumpy, trust me, it wasn’t as rough as air travel these days (more on that below). Before we dive into today’s edition, please do me a favor: I’d love your thoughts on The Core: what you’re loving, what I can improve, and anything else you’d like to share—click here to drop me a line. And speaking of good things, the newest...