Spanning media, finance, government, the military, and a favorite coffee spot, here are this week’s leaks that made headlines:
- ESPN layoff memo leaked
July 21, 2026
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro's internal memo informing staff of layoffs was leaked.
- Goldman Sachs’ private-markets strategy memo leaked
July 21, 2026
An internal Goldman Sachs memo detailing a new private-markets strategy for select clients was leaked.
- Sony PlayStation investor Q&A leaked
July 16, 2026
An investor Q&A with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino was leaked ahead of Sony’s next console strategy announcement.
- U.S. Army AI token rationing email leaked
July 21, 2026
A leaked U.S. Army email highlighted heightened AI token usage and outlined new usage limits.
- Confidential Iranian government report leaked
July 17, 2026
A confidential report prepared for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's office covering domestic public sentiment was leaked.
- Dunkin’s fall menu leaked
July 22, 2026
Dunkin's fall 2026 lineup, featuring 14 new drinks, leaked ahead of its planned August debut.
Why it matters…
No matter the motive, every leak raises the same question: who did it? From ESPN's leadership memo to the Army's AI usage guidelines, each of this week's stories was intended for a closed, internal audience – but then someone shared it with media or another outside party.
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