YouTube — 2026-06-02#

Watch First#

How a New U.S. Weapon Killed 21 Civilians in Iran by The New York Times is a chilling, meticulous piece of visual journalism that investigates the lethal blast radius of the new US “precision strike missile” (PrSM). By analyzing satellite imagery and verifying impact points, the team exposes how a weapon touted for its precision still resulted in civilian casualties, offering a stark look at the real-world consequences of next-gen weaponry.

Highlights by Theme#

News & Business#

In Chinese-language commentary, LIFEANO CLUB’s 袁Sir聊矿难：以人为本，还是以“矿”为本？ offers a fascinating historical deep-dive into mining disasters, contrasting the ancient and modern exploitation of miners with the evolution of labor rights. For market watchers, the Chinese channel 美投侃新闻 delivers a dense, highly informative financial analysis in 苹果才是赢家？甲骨文还要涨！美股没人买保险？, breaking down Nvidia’s push into consumer CPUs and Oracle’s massive $16 billion AI data center investments. Finally, CNBC Make It features an inspiring yet practical look at real estate in How I bought a $575K duplex at age 27 by myself, showing how a young professional leveraged her day job and social media side-hustle to enter the housing market.

Learning & Ideas#

Over on TED, Hiba Qasas challenges the conventional “Western liberal model” of peacebuilding in The Missing Ingredient in Every Peace Deal | Hiba Qasas | TED. She argues compellingly for “principled pragmatism”—starting peace talks with self-interest and transactionalism rather than forced empathy—drawing from her difficult experiences mediating between Israeli and Palestinian leaders. On a lighter but still educational note, The Wall Street Journal asks a tricky parenting question in How Poppi Co-Founder Told Her Kids They Were Rich, exploring how self-made founders try to raise grounded kids amidst sudden generational wealth.

Tech & AI#

If you need to brush up on your semiconductor basics, the standout this week is GQ Taiwan’s 台灣人一定要懂的「IC產業」！為什麼晶片只有少數製造商做得出來？IBM 技術長親自回答晶片問題｜名人專業問答｜GQ Taiwan. IBM’s Chief Technology Officer for Systems Design, Christian Chakovi, does an excellent job explaining complex concepts—from how transistors physically operate as microscopic valves to why AI data centers are consuming so much power—in a way that is highly accessible for non-engineers.

Everything Else#

For a bit of escapism, Susie Woo’s 這些都是英國人私藏的熱門度假景點🤩 is a fun, breezy guide to the classic British “staycation,” highlighting scenic hiking spots like the Lake District and seaside towns like Brighton. Or, if you’re a food nerd, GQ Taiwan takes you into the kitchen to examine the “spinalis,” an incredibly rare and expensive cut of ribeye in 一磅90美的牛肉.