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  • Education Budget Cuts: US Dept. of Education Closure?

    Education Budget Cuts: US Dept. of Education Closure?

    US Department of Education faces potential closure and $4.5B budget cut. Focus on school choice, charter schools, and efficient spending amid debate over student success and core subjects.


    US Limits Huawei’s Ascend Chips: China’s Response

    US Limits Huawei’s Ascend Chips: China’s Response

    US export controls on Huawei's Ascend chips trigger China's protest, citing undermined US-China consensus. The move is part of US efforts to curb China's semiconductor and AI progress amid trade tensions.


    Regeneron Acquires 23andMe: Data Privacy & Biotech

    Regeneron Acquires 23andMe: Data Privacy & Biotech

    Regeneron acquires bankrupt 23andMe for $256M amid data privacy concerns post-breach. The deal raises questions about user data and the future of genetic testing. Market cap and stock value are factors.


    Grok AI Chatbot: South Africa Controversy & ‘White Genocide’ Claims

    Grok AI Chatbot: South Africa Controversy & ‘White Genocide’ Claims

    Grok AI chatbot faced controversy for promoting 'white genocide' claims related to South Africa. Musk's views & training data issues are implicated. xAI addressed the issue and removed controversial content.


    US Economy: Uncertainty, Trade, and Market Trends

    US Economy: Uncertainty, Trade, and Market Trends

    US economic outlook mixed: softening customer confidence, AI impact, shifting trade flows, and fluctuating recession probabilities. Uncertainty dominates business planning amid policy changes.


    Fed’s Inflation Dilemma: Tariffs, Rates & Economic Uncertainty

    Fed’s Inflation Dilemma: Tariffs, Rates & Economic Uncertainty

    The Fed faces inflation challenges amidst trade tensions and economic uncertainty. Tariffs, energy costs, and labor market rigidity influence the Fed's cautious approach to rate cuts. Stagflation remains a risk.


    Trade Truce Impact: Market Belief & Economic Uncertainty

    Trade Truce Impact: Market Belief & Economic Uncertainty

    Tariffs cut to 30% shifts market belief, but ING & Wedbush warn of temporary pause and lasting supply chain damage. Policy shifts create uncertainty for businesses. China called Trump's bluff.


    UVA-PLE: Driving School Improvement and Student Success

    UVA-PLE: Driving School Improvement and Student Success

    The UVA-PLE program helps schools improve student outcomes through leadership development, data-driven decision-making, and tailored support. Focus on long-term, sustainable change and improved teacher retention.


    Powell on Tariffs, Inflation, and Fed Policy

    Powell on Tariffs, Inflation, and Fed Policy

    Powell addressed tariffs, stating the Fed will 'wait and see'. He highlighted the central bank's focus on economic data, inflation risks, and maintaining price stability amid trade policy changes and Trump's criticism.


    Cisco’s Quantum Chip: Entanglement & Scalable Quantum Networks

    Cisco’s Quantum Chip: Entanglement & Scalable Quantum Networks

    Cisco unveils a new quantum entanglement chip, producing 1M photon pairs/second at room temperature, advancing scalable quantum networks. This follows quantum chip news from Google, IBM, and Microsoft, driving rapid progress.


    Weight Watchers Faces Bankruptcy Amid Market Shift

    Weight Watchers Faces Bankruptcy Amid Market Shift

    Weight Watchers (WW) is filing for bankruptcy with over $1B debt, shifting focus to weight-loss drugs after a revenue decrease and increased competition. They lost Oprah & struggle in the competitive market.


    Ken Griffin: US Treasury, Trump, and Economic Markets

    Ken Griffin: US Treasury, Trump, and Economic Markets

    Ken Griffin discusses the US Treasury market's strength, Trump's economic policies, crony capitalism, and his influence in GOP circles. He highlights risks to the US dollar and concerns over government intervention.