Zen Brief

Midterm politics, fuel prices and AI financing shape the evening, alongside new international guidance on weight-loss drugs for children.

1. 1 Trump Eyes Russian Diesel Deal Before MidtermsWall Street is weighing how a surprise Russian diesel import deal could affect refiners and fuel prices before the November midterms.
2. 2 Global Health Bodies Restrict Pediatric Weight-Loss DrugsNew international guidelines discourage weight-loss drugs for children under 10, raising questions for US drugmakers' pediatric plans.
3. 3 Michigan Senate race tests limits of anti-Muslim rhetoricA heated Michigan Senate debate over anti-Muslim rhetoric draws scrutiny as both parties refine their messaging weeks before the midterms.
4. 4 Nvidia-backed Firmus scraps IPO amid AI data center doubtsNvidia-backed Firmus scrapped its IPO citing market volatility, prompting fresh doubts about soaring AI data center valuations.
5. 5 Trump Media Aide Named White House Press SecretaryA Trump Media communications adviser will lead White House briefings, raising questions about press independence in Washington.