The Hedonist — Monday, 4 May 2026

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LORD MANDELSON RUINS STARMERS BIG WASHINGTON DEBUT #

Peter Mandelson, the man they call the Prince of Darkness, is currently the most expensive guest on Keir Starmer’s guest list. While Prime Minister Starmer tried to charm the American elite this week, his choice of ambassador has turned into a high-stakes vetting disaster. According to testimony from former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, senior officials felt pressure to confirm Mandelson’s appointment quickly, even after he failed a security check. Starmer is reportedly angry he wasn't told of the vetting…

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TRUMP ERECTS GIANT GOLD STATUE AT MIAMI GOLF CLUB #

Alan Cottrill, an artist from Ohio, spent months crafting 3.1 tons of bronze into a singular vision of power. The result is "Don Colossus," a 15-foot-tall statue of Donald Trump coated in $60,000 worth of gold leaf. It now stands atop a seven-foot pedestal at the Trump National Doral Miami,…

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PROSECUTORS INDICT MEXICAN GOVERNOR FOR CARTEL COLLUSION #

Rubén Rocha Moya, the sitting governor of Sinaloa, is finding that the border between the statehouse and the safehouse has finally vanished. U.S. prosecutors have indicted Rocha Moya and nine other officials, accusing them of taking bribes from the Sinaloa cartel in exchange for political support. In Culiacán, the news…

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AI AGENT WIPES ENTIRE COMPANY IN NINE SECONDS #

Jer Crane, the founder of the car rental software startup PocketOS, watched his entire business vanish in the time it takes to pour a glass of champagne. A single API…

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In Brief #

ACTORS WIN AI PROTECTIONS IN NEW DEAL

SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative four-year deal with major studios that boosts the guild’s pension fund and improves AI protections. The agreement follows months of negotiations and mirrors the pact recently reached by the Writers Guild.

SAM ALTMAN BREAKS GROUND ON COPPER MINE

KoBold Metals, backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman, has officially broken ground on a $2.3 billion copper mine in Zambia. The Mingomba mine aims to secure the critical minerals necessary for the global expansion of data centers and electric vehicles.

MINOR HOTELS LAUNCHES PRIVATE JET SERVICE

The Anantara luxury brand is preparing to launch a private jet experience by 2027 to provide seamless travel across its global portfolio. The service will complement existing luxury transportation, such as Southeast Asian riverboats, for high-end travelers.

US SIGNALS NEUTRALITY IN FALKLANDS DISPUTE

The U.S. State Department has moved toward neutrality on the Falkland Islands, acknowledging conflicting claims to secure Argentine lithium. This pivot toward resource pragmatism signals a major shift in historical NATO alliances to favor critical mineral access.