VOL. 2026 · NO. 296 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

The DAILY BRIEF

Free Intelligence · Curated at Dawn
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Technology

Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Best Feature. Here’s How to Make the Most of It

This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
Wired
U.S. Politics

Trump's midterm campaign tour stops in Iowa

Republicans are facing a tough fight in Iowa. President Trump's campaign tour stopped in the state in hopes of rallying voters.
NPR Politics
Science

Elusive snow leopards and evasive particles: Books in brief

Nature, Published online: 23 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03395-3Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Nature (News)

New electronics reach Iran, but prices soar as gov’t fees, US sanctions hit

Latest smartphones are finding their way into Iran despite sanctions and trade restrictions, but many can't afford them.
Al Jazeera

With earnings in rearview mirror, SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter takes center stage

A Tesla-SpaceX merger may be in the works, but the companies face a long road of negotiations and regulatory reviews.
CNBC

U.S. oil holds above $100, Brent at five-month high as Iran says it’s prepared for warfare

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of trying to manipulate the oil market.
CNBC