The Durak Report July 20, Anno Domini 2026

1. Recent News

1.1. Israel spent over $45 million on AI propaganda campaign targeting US – WSJ

I haven't seen this, but this is an obvious failing considering the public's perception of Israel.

1.5. New British premier Andy Burnham vows to end years of instability

Doubtful. Labor's track record is pretty poor on this.

1.7. Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says

Wait, they haven't had a leader for two years?

2. Extra words for which nobody asked

2.1. Iran thanks Jordanians for help targeting US forces

If this is true… But it doesn't seem to be.

It seems very unlikely the Jordan state was involved, it is, of course, possible, that individuals may be involved.

Iran claims it is true, but the US and Jordan haven't really responded. Sounds like Iran is trying to provoke infighting. But remember, we know nothing, it may simply be true.

2.2. Student loan defaults hit record highs in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration

This tells me two things. Students that use federal loans are too incompetent to pay back their loans, and that students who use federal loans can't make enough money to pay back the loan so… Stay out of school folks, unless you know what you are doing.

3. Salutations

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Date: 2026-07-20 Mon 00:00

Created: 2026-07-20 Mon 09:21

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