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Judge tells CDC, FDA to restore webpages and data removed after Trump’s executive order
The judge concluded that the harm in this case ultimately trickles down to “everyday Americans” seeking doctors’ care. Read More
Steve Bannon pleads guilty to border wall scam that defrauded people out of millions
The campaign, launched after Trump fired Bannon in 2018, raised over $20 million for a border wall that turned out ...
Does Trump’s penny plan make cents? How ditching the hated coin would affect consumers
President Donald Trump promised to penny pinch the federal budget if re-elected. Turns out he meant that literally. Read More
Trader Joe’s is cracking down on egg hoarding—allowing only one carton per customer
“We hope these limits will help to ensure that as many of our customers who need eggs are able to ...
The U.S. is battling its worst flu season in at least 28 years. Here are the latest symptoms and where cases are skyrocketing
If you’re feeling under the weather but brushing it off as just a cold, you might consider taking a flu ...
Trump insists Palestinians are ‘going to be in love with’ America’s transformation of Gaza into a tourist destination: ‘We’re not going to buy anything. We’re going to have it’
The president hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday and renewed his insistence that Gaza could be ...
Sam Altman says former friend Elon Musk isn’t a happy guy: ‘Probably his whole life is from a position of insecurity’
Musk is suing Altman and OpenAI because the company allegedly diverged from its nonprofit founding principles. Read More
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office rule
The petition comes as some bank workers push to form a union. Read More
The Paris AI Action Summit was a fork in the road—but whether the chosen path leads to prosperity or disaster remains unclear
AI Safety, the original purpose of these summits, was sidelined in favor of talk of AI opportunity. Read More
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debates
Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy
White House claims the detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by Moscow
Workers using AI effectively turn off part of their brains, Microsoft research warns
Silicon Valley and the Trump administration are embracing AI, but the technology has troubling implications for critical thinking, according to ...
The case for persisting with foreign aid
Until now, the US has been a strikingly benign and successful hegemon
Here’s how to create a leadership factory for the 21st century
Building a leadership factory will help organizations withstand the next disruption—and such disruption is inevitable. Read More
Mark Zuckerberg warned employees to prepare for an ‘intense year.’ He just laid off 3,600 workers—including some who claim they got glowing reviews
Ex-Meta employees have said they weren’t low performers, yet were laid off anyway. Read More
Israel threatens to resume war against Hamas if it fails to release hostages by Saturday
PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to mass around Gaza and issues ultimatum to Palestinian militant group
Fed chair Jerome Powell brushes off possibility Trump could fire Fed officials: ‘Well it’s pretty clearly not allowed under the law’
Lawmakers of both parties grilled Powell over the Fed’s recent decisions. Read More
Elon Musk’s net worth falls below $400 billion for the first time this year after Tesla’s 27% stock avalanche
Tesla had its worst year in more than a decade, reporting a 1.1% year-over-year sales loss for 2024. Read More
Trump is giving a green light to corporate corruption abroad
Abandoning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act would not be good business
World’s largest EV battery maker files for Hong Kong listing
CATL is one of several Chinese companies expected to list in the territory this year as activity revives
UK diverges from EU on US tariffs and AI safety
Trade minister’s comments come as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accord
Japanese tech company offers ‘hangover leave’ to attract workers
It’s also offering a break in the day to have a beer. Read More
Adjusting the bookkeeping on America’s gold reserves could add $750 billion to the U.S. Treasury overnight—but one expert says cashing out could trigger an ‘Armageddon’ event and tank the market
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently pledged to “monetize” the U.S. government’s assets. Read More
Decentralized finance platform Legend raises $15 million from a16z and Coinbase
Former Compound CEO is launching a DeFi platform to help investors trade, borrow, and earn crypto. Read More
China’s wealthy shoppers have a new mentality—and it’s terrible news for luxury brands like LVMH and Kering who bet billions on their loyalty
After luxury companies invested billions in China’s market, the country’s consumers turned to new pricey purchases. Read More
Are Trump’s trade and tariffs tantrums repairing market failures or eroding global trust?
The whipsaw of tariffs—some potentially beneficial and others less so—have left CEOs and investors temporarily frozen. Read More
Goldman abandons IPO board diversity pledge
Wall Street bank is latest major US company to roll back DEI initiative
The C-suite anxiety index: Here’s who’s worried about losing their job
Anxiety levels in the corporate world are actually lower this year than they were last year. Read More
Europe’s revenge on U.S. tariffs will hit America where it hurts most, targeting treasured exports like bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles
U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said. Read More
Religious groups representing millions of Christians and Jews are suing Trump in federal court for allowing ICE agents to make arrests in places of worship and scaring away their patrons
“Churches are increasingly doing online services because people fear for the well-being of their families,” said Rev. Carlos Malavé. Read ...
