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TOP STORY: Trump’s trip to the Middle East. Deals worth a trillion dollars in two days. Saudi Arabia surges in global influence; Trump removes sanctions on Syria. Huge deals with Qatar.
From ChatGPT:
President Donald Trump met with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025. This historic meeting, held during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Riyadh, marked the first encounter between a U.S. president and a Syrian leader in 25 years .
The meeting signaled a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Syria. President Trump announced the lifting of all U.S. sanctions on Syria to facilitate the country’s reconstruction and expressed a willingness to normalize relations with the new Syrian leadership.
Times are a'changing: I'm amazed to the extent that the legacy media outlets are under-reporting the Trump trip to the Mideast. But that's no long a problem. ChatGPT has taken up the slack.
Exhibit A: what's the top story in the US right now? Asked at 12:09 p.m. PT, May 14, 2025.
From ChatGPT:
As of May 14, 2025, 12:10 p.m., the leading news story in the United States centers on President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic engagements in the Middle East.
During his visit, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria and met with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a move that has drawn significant attention and debate. Additionally, the U.S. finalized a substantial $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia and a $200 billion aviation agreement with Qatar.
These developments have sparked discussions regarding U.S. foreign policy and its implications for regional stability.
In parallel, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a contentious Senate hearing, where he defended significant budget cuts to public health agencies, including the NIH and CDC. His testimony, marked by protests and his refusal to affirm support for vaccinations, has intensified debates over public health policy and the administration’s approach to healthcare.
These events underscore a pivotal moment in U.S. politics, reflecting shifts in both international relations and domestic policy priorities.
Does this exceed in quality what I might find at The New York Times?
Now, exhibit B: what's the top business story in the US right now? Asked at 12:12 p.m. PT, May 14, 2025.
From ChatGPT:
As of May 14, 2025, 12:14 p.m. PT, the top business story in the United States revolves around a significant rally in the technology sector, driven by major AI infrastructure deals and easing trade tensions with China.
Key Highlights:
Nvidia’s Surge: Nvidia’s stock climbed 2.5% following a substantial agreement with a Saudi AI firm to supply high-end GPUs over five years, pushing its market capitalization back above $3 trillion.
Super Micro Computer’s Jump: Shares of Super Micro Computer soared nearly 13% after announcing a $20 billion multi-year AI infrastructure deal with Saudi company DataVolt, involving advanced GPU platforms and cooling systems for large-scale AI campuses.
Palantir’s Performance: Palantir’s stock rose an additional 2%, reaching an all-time high, with its 2025 performance now up 70%.
Market Indices: The Nasdaq increased by 0.3%, the S&P 500 by 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat.
Trade Developments: The market reacted positively to tariff reductions between the U.S. and China, contributing to the upward trend in stock futures.
These developments underscore the growing influence of AI infrastructure investments and international trade relations on the U.S. stock market
Does this exceed in quality what I might find at The Wall Street Journal?
