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Good morning. Anthropic’s new AI model just got spookier. NASA astronauts prepare for splashdown. And reading retreats are all the rage. Listen to the day’s top stories. — Angela Cullen
Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street CEOs to warn of potential cyber risks from Anthropic’s latest AI model and others, people familiar said. They want to make sure banks are taking precautions to defend their systems. Mythos is so powerful that Anthropic has limited its release to just a handful of tech and finance firms, including Amazon, Apple and JPMorgan. They’re part of “Project Glasswing,” which will work to secure the most important systems before similar AI models become available. Spooked? One Anthropic employee said Mythos “should feel terrifying.”  
Iran latest: Donald Trump demanded that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure ahead of peace talks due to start in Pakistan tomorrow. Stocks took a breather, while oil rose amid little sign of increased traffic through the waterway. Treasuries were on track to snap a four-day run of gains as investors await US inflation data this morning, the first to reflect fallout from the war. Here’s how Trump’s second big shock to the world economy since he returned to the White House might affect interest rates around the globe. And this is the price US consumers may pay. Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s top negotiator sees Ukraine nearing a peace deal with Vladimir Putin. While efforts to end Europe’s longest conflict since World War II have yielded few results, Kyrylo Budanov expressed optimism in an interview that the talks are grinding toward a settlement. Ukraine’s former top military spy said he believes Russia also wants to stop the war. Separately, Zelenskiy said Ukraine would receive financial, energy and technical support in return for the help it’s given to nations in the Gulf to fend off Iranian drone attacks. Need a little “moon joy”? Artemis II’s four astronauts are set to arrive home after their historic flight. They’re scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego around 8 p.m. Have a listen to what the mission means for the future of galactic exploration and the burgeoning “lunar economy.” The view from Augusta: Defending champ Rory McIlroy shares a two-shot lead with Sam Burns going into the second round at the Masters, with the greens set to get firmer and faster. Just 16 among the 91-player field shot under par yesterday. Among the chasing pack: Last year’s runner-up Justin Rose, and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Deep Dive: Peace Broker Pakistan
Heightened security measures in Islamabad.
Photographer: Muhammed Semih Ugurlu/Anadolu/Getty Images
Pakistan’s leafy capital Islamabad has transformed into a security fortress as officials prepare for high-stakes talks between the US and Iran this weekend. The nuclear-armed Islamic nation has carved out an unlikely role as mediator in the Middle East conflict, giving it a rare moment on the global stage.
The Big Take
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Mar-a-Lago in December 2025.
Photographer: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Years of lobbying by Benjamin Netanyahu paid off when Donald Trump decided to go to war with Iran. Now the fault lines in one of the US president’s closest geopolitical relationships threaten to box him in. Israel’s campaign in Lebanon risks pulling US forces back into a widening regional confrontation, just as Trump tries to pivot to diplomacy. Opinion
Two bulk carriers sit at Muscat Anchorage on March 25, 2026. Photographer: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images
A UN-backed multinational naval coalition—including the US, Europe, China, India and Japan—is needed to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, James Stavridis writes. Iran may also potentially participate, though that appears unlikely for now. More Opinions Play Alphadots!Our daily word puzzle with a plot twist. 
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Page Break reading retreat at the Spruceton Inn in New York’s Catskills.
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Word. Paying $1,000 to read in silence might sound odd. But as BookTok grows and burnout deepens, reading retreats are taking off. A Couple More Bloomberg Tech returns to San Francisco June 3-4, convening leading CEOs, investors and innovators shaping the future. Drawing on Bloomberg’s global newsroom and Terminal data, we’ll explore the capital, connectivity and ideas driving the industry forward. Register here. More From BloombergEnjoying Morning Briefing Americas? Get more news and analysis with our regional editions for Asia and Europe. Check out these newsletters, too:
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