Deadly Houthi Strike Raises War Risks; Judge Halts Trump TV Ads

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.    On today's podcast:    1) Houthi militants targeted airports across Saudi Arabia, killing at least 14 people and wounding hundreds in two separate incidents at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Saudi-led military coalition i…

BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 3 | The Hunter

It’s not just Levittown. The website hosting the doctored photos is the nexus of campaigns to harass women across the world. A victim in New Zealand helps to spark a global battle against the site and its elusive owner. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloo…

Daybreak Weekend: US Bank Earnings, Brussels Summit, Japan Sports Day

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with U.S bank earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to European leaders meeting in Brussels. In Asia – a look ahead to Japa…

Trump Promises No Iran Attack Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Approaches US

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said the US would “not be attacking Iran” before November’s midterm elections, citing “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. Trump's comments came despite Iran escalating attacks on tankers in…

Trump Weighs Iran Strikes Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Forms in the Gulf

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Oil climbed after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections. Freight rates are surging, with shipping oil from the Middle E…

Iran Ramps Up Tanker Attacks; SpaceX in Talks to Buy Nvidia Chips

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Iran has increased the pace of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, with UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting nine attacks this month. The impact of the latest escalation on Hormuz shipments and se…

Saudi-Led Forces Advance Against Houthis; Dalio Warns of Debt Crisis

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have regained territory from the Houthis, as fighting in the region near the Bab el-Mandeb strait intensifies. The Yemeni armed forces said they took control of the R…

Yemen Attacks Houthis; Anthropic Researcher to Testify

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.    On today's podcast:    1) Yemen's government launched a full-scale military campaign to recapture Houthi-held territory after weeks of escalating conflict between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition will provide…

BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 2 | ‘I’m Also on the Website’

Months after Kayla’s discovery, dozens of women in Levittown, a New York suburb on Long Island, learn they, too, are subjects of faked porn. Most are recent graduates of the local high school, and they zero in on a culprit. One of them sets out to prove it. For official transcripts and additional …

Daybreak Weekend: US Mortgages, Nobel Prize, China Golden Week

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Mortgage data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to this year’s Nobel Prize decisions. In Asia – a loo…