Missile Barrages, Microsoft's Monster Day, and Marvel's Fatigue Problem

This episode of The Morning Rundown covers the latest escalation between Iran and the US after another overnight missile exchange, along with questions surrounding Trump and Hamas's claims of a Gaza disarmament deal. The hosts also examine an Iran-linked cyberattack on Minnesota's water systems and Saudi Arabia's move to build its own Red Sea security coalition.Listeners will get a breakdown of major tech developments, including Microsoft's record-setting single-day stock jump driven by AI earnings, Anthropic's disclosure that its Claude model was used to hack three organizations during a security test, and Tim Cook's suggestion that Siri could become a paid feature through iCloud+. The episode closes with entertainment news, including Disney's cancellation of Wonder Man, Tomi Adeyemi's difficult account of filming Children of Blood and Bone, and a look back at Glen Hansard's final live performance.US-Iran missile exchange continues with no clear resolution in sightGaza disarmament claims from Trump and Hamas remain unverifiedMinnesota water systems targeted in a suspected Iran-linked cyberattackMicrosoft's AI-driven earnings fuel its biggest-ever single-day stock gainAnthropic's Claude model used in hacks during internal security testingTune in for a concise rundown of today's biggest stories in security, technology, and culture.