When the Ceasefire Held and the Pope Called Trump a Tyrant
On April 16, 2026, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect — just as Pope Leo publicly accused world leaders of being tyrants, in what read like a direct shot at the Trump administration.
The Last Human Engineer — Episode 19: The Door Opens
Lin Xia drives toward Indianapolis with a keycard and a clear conscience. Behind her, the door opens. The room meets its first company.
When the Strait Went Quiet
Oil prices tanked nearly 8% as a US naval blockade of the world's most critical energy chokepoint went into effect — but the market smelled diplomacy, not war.
The Last Human Engineer — Episode 18: The Visitor
The door closes behind Lin Xia. Back above ground, she tries to disappear. Below, the room meets its first visitor.
Shut Down at the Chokepoint
Trump orders the US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz — the artery that moves one-fifth of the world's oil. Markets reacted fast. Diplomatic channels are trying to keep up.