Morning, April 13, 2026. Yesterday oil prices jumped over 30% after U.S.–Iran talks failed, risking the Strait of Hormuz; IMF says Middle East conflict is rationing energy and pushing food prices higher. Leaders should embrace AI for productivity, skills-based teams, and inclusion. Canada's migration cuts shrink population and rents. AI firms like Vercel triple revenue. Gen Z juggles gigs using AI scheduling. A mother with chemo-resistant colon cancer highlights rising rates among young adults.