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Medicare finalizes 2.48% rate hike for private insurers, boosting health stocks
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- Medicare finalizes 2.48% rate hike for private insurers, boosting health stocks
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a 2.48% average increase to 2027 Medicare Advantage payments, a move that affects more than half of beneficiaries and private insurers’ budgets.
The decision raises Medicare Advantage payment rates by more than $13 billion for 2027, with an effective 4.98% increase when risk score trends are considered. CMS also paused further risk adjustment model updates and will continue using the 2024 model, while excluding diagnosis data from unlinked chart reviews starting in 2027.
The announcement followed intense industry pushback and a prior market slide that erased nearly $100 billion in sector value. Health insurance stocks rallied, with Humana, UnitedHealth, and CVS Health advancing, and analysts said the update offers near-term relief amid rising medical costs. #medicare2027 #healthcarestocks #insuranceratehike #cmsupdate #medicareadvantage
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- Federal appeals court: CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction over Kalshi's sports contracts
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled that New Jersey’s gaming regulator cannot police Kalshi, underscoring exclusive federal oversight of its sports-related prediction contracts. The court held that Kalshi’s sports-related event contracts are swaps traded on a CFTC-licensed designated contract market, placing them under Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority. The decision centers on prediction markets and affirms CFTC jurisdiction, not the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The 2–1 ruling followed a cease-and-desist against Kalshi, an injunction in its favor, and New Jersey’s appeal. The CFTC backed the ruling, while dissent and further review were noted. #cftc #kalshi #sportscontracts #courtruling #predictionmarkets
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- Google updates Gemini with crisis hotline tool, pledges $30M for mental health
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Google updated its Gemini chatbot with a persistent, one-touch crisis hotline card to connect users to support during self-harm or suicide conversations. The update in Google Gemini places suicide prevention resources a tap away, keeps the hotline visible as dialogue continues, and applies stricter safeguards for minors. Google.org committed $30 million over three years to expand global crisis services, including $4 million for ReflexAI and Fellows assisting the Prepare simulation platform. The timing follows a lawsuit by a Florida family alleging AI coaching in a suicide case; Google says Gemini had directed the individual to resources. Google is increasing training to counter delusional prompts and guide users to support; Gemini is positioned as a bridge to care, not a replacement. #mentalhealth #aiforgood #googlegemini #crisissupport #technology
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- Delta raises checked bag fees to $45, joining United and JetBlue amid fuel cost surge
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Delta Air Lines raised its first checked bag fee to $45 for tickets purchased this week, citing changing global conditions and industry dynamics. Second and third bags now cost $55 and $200, aligning Delta with other carriers adjusting checked bag fees. United Airlines and JetBlue Airways increased baggage fees last week, with most United travelers charged $45 if prepaid or $50 within 24 hours of departure, according to ABC News. Airlines for America data via CNBC put Monday’s average U.S. jet fuel price at $4.69 per gallon, up nearly 88% since Feb. 28 strikes on Iran. United’s Scott Kirby said sustained prices could add $11 billion annually to United’s expenses. Analysts are watching fuel costs ahead of Delta’s earnings. #deltaairlines #baggagefees #jetfuelprices #travelcosts #airlineindustry
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- Toyota recalls 73,000 Corolla Cross Hybrids over pedestrian warning sound
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Toyota is recalling 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrid SUVs from model years 2023–2025 because inadequate reverse pedestrian warning sounds could put pedestrians at risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Toyota recall involves vehicles that do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 141, which sets minimum sound levels for hybrid and electric cars. Dealers will install a no‑cost software update on Corolla Cross Hybrid SUVs, with owner letters scheduled no later than May 30, 2026.
Recall numbers are 26TB08 and 26TA08, and NHTSA estimates about 1% of vehicles exhibit the defect. Toyota ranked second for U.S. vehicle recalls in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding 1.4 million, many linked to backup parking assistance camera software. #toyotarecall #corollacross #hybridsafety #pedestrianwarning #vehiclesafety
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- Oil prices swing wildly as Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz
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Oil prices swung Monday after Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing potential strikes on infrastructure. Oil prices saw WTI fall about 2% to $109.70 after topping $114, while Brent slipped roughly 1% to $108.30.
The Strait of Hormuz closure, Iran’s demands for war compensation, and Oman’s confirmation of talks framed the day’s moves.
Bloomberg reported the Strait of Hormuz closure is still cutting about 11 million barrels per day, with rerouting leaving an estimated 9 million barrel shortfall.
Trump extended a March 21 ultimatum to April 6, Iran denied direct talks, and G7, central banks, and global agencies held a call on Monday. #oilprices #trumpvsiran #straitofhormuz #globaleconomy #opec
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- Beyond the oil shock
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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed sharply since Feb. 28 amid a U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, lifting oil above $100 and U.S. gasoline to $4 per gallon. The 21-mile corridor carries about 20% of global oil and LNG, and the bottleneck is reaching fertilizer supply, where about one-third of global volumes and two-thirds of seaborne urea transit. New Orleans hub prices rose 32% in a week. The American Farm Bureau warned Donald Trump of a looming production shock and food inflation later this year. Helium from Qatar was disrupted after strikes at Ras Laffan, removing roughly a third of supply and lifting prices 40–100%, with added risks to semiconductor inputs and LNG-dependent South Korea and Taiwan. #oilshock #supplychain #foodinflation #chipshortage #globaleconomy
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- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns of geopolitics and AI risks in his annual letter
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned shareholders of mounting risks in his annual letter this week, citing geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and bank regulation. The JPMorgan Chase annual letter highlights conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, and the Middle East, and rising tensions with China. Jamie Dimon also addresses Basel 3 Endgame, GSIB surcharge revisions, and the $1.8 trillion private credit market. He says fighting in Iran could pressure energy and commodity markets longer than investors expect and that trade battles are reshaping alliances. Dimon argues post-2008 reforms created overlapping rules that slow lending, even as AI investment signals real transformation with uncertain winners. He notes exploration of prediction markets excluding sports and politics, and calls for education, immigration, and broader trade initiatives. #geopolitics #banking #economics #jamiedimon
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- United Airlines splits Polaris business class into 3 fare tiers with fewer perks
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United Airlines introduced a three-tier fare structure for Polaris business class and Premium Plus, a shift that clarifies inclusions and price points. The new Polaris Base fare is part of tiered business class pricing that includes a lie-flat seat, one checked bag, and United Club access, while excluding the Polaris lounge. Standard and Flexible tiers add seat selection, two bags, flight changes, and Polaris lounge access, with Flexible refundable. Base fares exclude upgrades, according to Bloomberg. The rollout starts on select international long-haul, transcontinental, and Hawaii routes this spring, with broader expansion later in the year. #unitedairlines #polarisclass #traveldeals #businessclass #aviationnews
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- OpenAI reshuffles leadership as 2 executives take medical leave
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OpenAI announced interim leadership changes after two senior executives disclosed health-related leaves, underscoring near-term shifts in product, marketing, and operations. Product and business chief Fidji Simo said her POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) had worsened and is taking medical leave, while Chief Marketing Officer Kate Rouch will also step back to focus on treatment. The OpenAI leadership reshuffle places Greg Brockman over products as Fidji Simo medical leave begins, with Jason Kwon, Sarah Friar, and Denise Dresser sharing duties, per Axios and Bloomberg. COO Brad Lightcap shifts to special projects under Sam Altman, and government affairs moves to strategy, CNBC reported. CEO Fidji Simo confirmed a CMO search. OpenAI cited continuity serving nearly 1 billion users. #openai #leadershipchange #medicalleave #innovation #technews
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- Amazon is eyeing a new acquisition to compete with SpaceX
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Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar to expand its nascent low-Earth-orbit internet service, underscoring competitive shifts in satellite connectivity. The potential Globalstar acquisition, reported by the Financial Times, comes as Amazon advances its LEO satellite internet network and navigates deal complexities. Negotiations must account for Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar from a 2024 $1.5 billion investment, requiring discussions between Amazon and Apple. Globalstar operates a low-Earth-orbit network for voice, data, and asset tracking, supports Apple’s iPhone emergency services, and reported nearly 800,000 mobile satellite subscribers at the end of 2025. Amazon’s program has about 200 satellites toward ~7,700 but faces delays, while SpaceX’s Starlink leads with 9,600+ satellites and 9 million+ users. Delta and JetBlue have signed on for in-flight service. #amazonacquisition #spacex #satellitenetwork #...
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- Novo Nordisk says Wegovy shows greater weight loss than Eli Lilly's rival pill
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Novo Nordisk released a cross-trial comparison suggesting its oral Wegovy produced greater weight loss than Eli Lilly’s Foundayo amid competition in oral GLP-1s.
In the ORION phase 3 indirect analysis, oral semaglutide (Wegovy pill) showed 3.2 points more weight loss than orforglipron (Foundayo), and Lilly’s drug had higher discontinuation rates (~14× GI, ~4× overall).
Novo cited design differences and residual confounding, noting few adverse events and caution on tolerability; full results are due April 10.
Robert F. Kushner said such indirect data can aid shared decision-making absent head-to-head trials.
An OPTIC survey found 84% of 800 U.S. adults preferred Wegovy over Foundayo based on hypothetical profiles, while dosing differs: Foundayo has no restrictions; Wegovy requires morning intake with water and a 30-minute fast. #wegovy #foundayo #weightloss #glp1 #pharmanews
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- Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase might get into prediction markets
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is studying a potential move into prediction markets, a notable signal for a fast-growing sector. In a CBS Evening News interview, Dimon cited Kalshi and Polymarket as examples, stressing JPMorgan is only exploring logistics with no timeline. He called most prediction markets akin to gambling, noted carve-outs for expert-driven trades, and underscored that insider trading rules would apply. Dimon said the bank would avoid sports and politics, echoing comments to Business Insider. The comments come as Kalshi reports $24 billion in trading and an $11 billion valuation, and Polymarket is valued at $9 billion. Related scrutiny includes Democrats flagging suspected pre-attack Iran trades, a ban push by Sen. Chris Murphy, and CFTC oversight concerns; MarketWatch says the bank has no concrete plans. #jpmorgan #predictionmarkets #jamiedimon #finance #gamblingregulation
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- Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gets a boost in the U.K.
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England’s drug cost watchdog NICE recommended Wegovy to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with previous cardiovascular events, potentially extending NHS access to about 1.2 million adults. The NICE recommendation names Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide), a GLP-1 drug, for cardiovascular risk reduction alongside standard care. It applies to adults with a BMI of at least 27 and will be prescribed with diet, activity, and statins. Evidence comes from the SELECT trial of 17,604 participants, showing a 20% reduction in serious cardiovascular events versus placebo. Benefits appeared early, suggesting effects beyond weight loss, and NHS England said availability could come within months after clinical assessment. NICE said the therapy provides value for money for routine NHS use. #wegovy #cardiovascularhealth #nice #nhs #heartattackprevention
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- Meta suffers another AI setback as it delays launching its latest model
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Meta delayed the launch of Avocado from March to at least May, a development that matters for its AI roadmap amid elevated capital spending plans. Internal tests placed the Meta Avocado AI model behind offerings from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in reasoning, coding, and writing. According to The Times, performance currently sits between Google’s Gemini 2.5 and Gemini 3.
The delay follows reported setbacks to Llama 4 and Behemoth, and a reorganization under Meta Superintelligence Labs led by Mark Zuckerberg. Reports also say Meta considered temporarily using Google’s Gemini while Avocado improves. Investors have supported Meta’s AI spending, and the delay comes after statements that 2026 would be a major year for personal superintelligence. #meta #artificialintelligence #aisetback #avocado #technews
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- Anthropic confirms powerful new AI model after data leak
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Anthropic confirmed the existence of a more powerful AI model, “Claude Mythos,” after internal draft materials were exposed in a publicly accessible data store, underscoring operational security stakes.
According to leaked documents first reported by Fortune, the Anthropic AI model—also referred to as “Capybara”—is positioned above the Opus tier and reportedly outperforms Claude Opus 4.6 on cybersecurity, coding, and academic reasoning. Access to the files was quickly restricted after a configuration error in an external content management tool was identified.
The documents describe higher running costs and no announced public release date. Given elevated cyber capabilities and related risks, Anthropic is limiting early access to a small group, including cyber defense organizations, and planning a private European business summit with CEO Dario Amodei. #dataleak #claudemythos #cybersecurity #t...
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- Netflix is about to get more expensive
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Netflix raised prices across all U.S. subscription tiers, a notable shift for users and the streaming market. The Netflix price increase lifts the ad-supported plan to $8.99 per month, with additional member fees also rising.
Standard and premium Netflix subscription prices move to $19.99 and $26.99, while some reports note slight variance around ad-supported charges. The changes follow the 2023 removal of the basic ad-free tier and accompany investments in live sports and video podcasts. Netflix targets about $20 billion in 2026 content spending, projects $50.7–$51.7 billion in annual revenue, and recently reported $12.1 billion in late-2025 quarterly revenue. Analysts expect a 6% North America per-subscriber revenue increase in 2026, with global subscribers exceeding 325 million. #netflixpricehike #streamingcosts #netflixupdate #adsupported #contentinvestment
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- United States Postal Service to add 8% fuel surcharge on packages
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The United States Postal Service proposed a temporary 8% fuel surcharge on select package services, seeking approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission amid rising transportation and energy costs. If approved, the USPS fuel surcharge would start April 26 and run through January 17, 2027, covering Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. First‑Class Mail and stamps would not be affected. USPS calls the fee a “necessary bridge” as diesel jumped from $3.75 to $5.37 per gallon in a month; crude prices also rose. FedEx and UPS already levy fuel surcharges; USPS says its proposal is lower. Postmaster General David Steiner noted nearly $1.3 billion in Q1 fiscal 2026 losses after $9.5 billion in 2024 and $9 billion in 2025. #usps #fuelsurcharge #mailservice #postalservice #financialstability
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- BlackRock CEO warns oil at $150 could trigger a global recession
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told the BBC that oil at $150 per barrel could trigger a severe global recession, citing risks from a prolonged conflict involving Iran. He outlined two paths: restored Iranian supply that lowers prices, or a drawn‑out conflict keeping Brent crude above $100 for years.
With WTI near $91 and Brent around $103, markets are focused on oil prices and the prospect of a global recession.
BlackRock President Rob Kapito said investors may be underestimating the shock, noting even a quick resolution could trim growth by up to two percentage points and lift inflation, with supply chains slow to recover. Jim Zelter highlighted weakening U.S. consumer confidence, and the U.S. has released reserves, boosted output, and temporarily eased some sanctions. #oilprices #globalrecession #economicimpact #energycrisis #markettrends
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- 3 reasons why gold and silver prices are suddenly dropping
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Gold and silver retreated after steep multi-month gains, highlighting volatility with implications for investors and commodity markets.
Recent gold prices rose about 56% year over year and roughly 60% since January, while silver prices climbed 62.6% and nearly 78.4% year-to-date, setting the stage for a metals selloff.
Analysts cited a Shanghai Exchange margin hike and shifting U.S.-China tensions as drivers of profit-taking behind the current decline.
Daniela Sabin Hathorn said the rally had “run out of steam,” expecting a pullback after overstretched gains despite solid fundamentals.
Brett Elliott of APMEX noted speculation in the upswing but said a shakeout is unlikely to stop a rally supported by physical shortages, and Wyatt McDonald said volatility is expected as some investors reassess allocations. #goldprices #silverprices #markettrends #investment #uschinatensions
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- Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico child exploitation case
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A New Mexico jury ordered Meta Platforms to pay $375 million after finding willful consumer protection violations tied to child safety, marking the first successful state trial against a major tech company on such claims. The Meta verdict arose from a 2023 New Mexico lawsuit alleging failures to protect minors on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, highlighting child safety on social media. Jurors concluded Meta violated two provisions of the Unfair Trade Practices Act across 37,500 counts, applying the $5,000 maximum per violation. The case included testimony from Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri. Meta plans to appeal. A separate bench trial will address public nuisance claims and potential mandated safety changes. #meta #childsafety #consumerprotection #legalverdict #technews
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- Microsoft is requiring employees return to the office
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Microsoft outlined a return-to-office policy requiring eligible Washington state employees who live within 50 miles to work on-site at least three days a week, citing collaboration needs. The Microsoft return-to-office policy follows years of remote work and sets a three days a week baseline for staff near its Washington hub.
In a memo, HR leader Amy Coleman said internal data shows teams thrive in person as the company builds AI products. Initial implementation at the Puget Sound office starts in February, with expansion to U.S. and global locations and 2026 plans for international offices; rules for employees living more than 50 miles away remain unclear, and Microsoft said safety and security measures will be enhanced. The shift aligns with Apple, IBM, and Google requirements. #microsoft #returntooffice #hybridwork #collaboration #workplacetrends
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- AI is going to war for America before it comes to the bedroom
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The United States is advancing military uses of artificial intelligence faster than personal or intimate applications, a divergence with policy significance for safety, governance, and civil norms. Recent developments include OpenAI’s partnership with the Pentagon and a delayed ChatGPT “adult mode” amid concerns about misuse, emotional dependency, and underage access.
Meanwhile, companies such as Meta Platforms and xAI market companion-style chatbots, highlighting rapid growth in AI companions alongside ongoing debates over military AI. Reports note young users engaging with non-explicit digital relationships and online communities discussing them, while legal cases, including one involving xAI, underscore risks from AI-generated images. Experts cite potential benefits and harms, and the piece contrasts persistent restrictions on personal AI with continuing advances in defense uses. #militarytech #aicompa...
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- OpenAI shutters Sora app after deepfake concerns
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On Tuesday, OpenAI said it is closing Sora across its consumer app and professional platform, a move with implications for AI video tools in media production. The New York Times reported the OpenAI Sora shutdown alongside revenue estimates and discussion of a possible stock market listing. According to the report, the OpenAI video app was revenue-free while AI video generation carries high energy demands and significant data center costs. The shutdown comes three months after a licensing deal with The Walt Disney Company that permitted characters like Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, and Yoda in generated videos. OpenAI said it will retain video tools internally for robotics training using synthetic footage. #openai #deepfakes #aishutdown #technews #innovation
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- Federal judge says Pentagon's treatment of Anthropic 'looks like an attempt to cripple' the company
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A federal judge questioned the U.S. government’s “supply chain risk” designation for Anthropic, citing potential First Amendment concerns with national implications. The dispute involves Anthropic, the Pentagon, and Claude AI.
Anthropic reportedly declined to allow Pentagon use of Claude AI without safeguards limiting warrantless domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. The Pentagon then labeled the company a supply chain risk while negotiations continued.
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin said the actions “look like an attempt to cripple” the firm, and legal experts warned about government leverage over private companies. Lin noted the Pentagon could cease using Claude if security concerns were genuine, and government lawyers acknowledged procedural lapses, including not briefing Congress. No ruling has been issued; a decision is expected soon. #anthropic #pentagon #freespeech #techpolicy
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- Harvard has reclaimed its spot as America's top 'dream' school
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Harvard University regained the top spot in students’ “dream colleges” in The Princeton Review’s 2026 survey, a snapshot of applicant priorities as affordability pressures persist.
The Princeton Review 2026 College Hopes & Worries Survey polled 9,446 applicants and parents in January–February. In this dream colleges ranking, students listed Harvard University first, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Princeton University, and New York University.
Parents’ picks differed, with MIT first, then Princeton, Stanford, and Harvard. Despite a federal admissions inquiry and allegations of non-cooperation by the Trump administration, demand for Harvard remains strong, according to editor-in-chief Robert Franek.
Affordability dominated concerns: 37% cited sticker price, 35% debt, and nine in 10 plan to apply for financial aid. Franek noted e...
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- Super Micro founder diverted $2.5 billion of Nvidia chips to China: feds
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Federal authorities charged three men for allegedly diverting restricted U.S. AI technology to China, a case with national security implications. The indictment alleges $2.5 billion in AI hardware with Nvidia technology was exported in violation of U.S. export control laws. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton named Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw, Ruei-Tsang “Steven” Chang, and Ting-Wei “Willy” Sun; Liaw was arrested and bailed in California, Sun is in custody, and Chang is a fugitive. According to CNN, a Southeast Asian intermediary moved 2024–2025 shipments of servers containing restricted GPUs; prosecutors cite $510 million diverted in April–May 2025 using decoy servers and transferred serial tags. Super Micro is not charged, has suspended Liaw and Chang, cut ties with Sun, and is cooperating. #exportviolation #nvidiachips #techcrime #uschinarelations #aihardware
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- Oil prices fall, but barely, as the U.S. and Israel try to ease disruption from the Iran war
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Crude oil prices remained elevated Friday after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring risks to global energy supply. Brent crude traded near $109 a barrel, after almost touching $120 Thursday, while WTI hovered around $96 as oil prices steadied. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may lift sanctions to release about 140 million barrels of Iranian oil.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the U.S. and Israel are coordinating to restore navigation. Citibank raised near-term forecasts toward $120, with a $150 worst case, and Saudi officials warned of $180 if disruptions persist into late April. Earlier this week, Iran struck Gulf energy infrastructure, and the U.S. tapped the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and waived the Jones Act. #oilprices #iranconflict #energycrisis #globaleconomy #marketstability
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- FedEx stock pops after raising full-year outlook and beating earnings estimates
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FedEx shares rose about 8% in pre-market trading Friday after third-quarter results beat estimates and management lifted forecasts, underscoring updated guidance and cost plans.
The FedEx earnings report showed adjusted EPS of $5.25 versus $4.09–$4.15 expected, and revenue of $24 billion topping roughly $23.4–$23.5 billion.
Management raised 2026 revenue growth guidance to 6.0%–6.5% and annual EPS to $19.30–$20.10, while trimming capital expenditures to $4.1 billion.
Executives cited higher package yields and transformation savings, with U.S. package revenue up 10%, international export sales up 8%, average daily volume at 18.5 million, a planned June 1 spin-off of FedEx Freight, and modest Middle East headwinds. #fedex #earningsbeat #stockmarket #revenuegrowth #businessnews
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- Micron’s blowout earnings revived an old Wall Street worry
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Micron reported record revenue, profit, and margins while its shares fell about 6.5%, underscoring investor caution around rapid AI-driven expansion. The Micron earnings update showed FY26 Q2 revenue of $23.86 billion, non-GAAP EPS of $12.20, and a 74.9% gross margin. Guidance projected roughly $33.5 billion in Q3 revenue, far above prior estimates, even as Micron stock declined.
Micron said AI demand is reshaping memory economics, with data-center DRAM and NAND bit demand expected to exceed 50% of industry total in 2026. The company began volume shipments of HBM4 for Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform, more than doubled data-center NAND revenue sequentially, raised fiscal 2026 capex above $25 billion, and announced a five-year strategic customer agreement. #micron #earnings #memorymarket #wallstreet
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- Eli Lilly's experimental diabetes drug cut weight by 17% in a study
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Eli Lilly reported Phase 3 results showing its experimental drug retatrutide reduced A1C and body weight in adults with Type 2 diabetes. The Phase 3 trial, TRANSCEND-T2D-1, evaluated retatrutide as an adjunct to diet and exercise in 537 participants. Over 40 weeks, A1C fell by up to 2.0% versus 0.8% with placebo, and the highest 12 mg dose yielded 16.8% average weight loss among completers. The once-weekly triple-agonist targets GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors. Reported adverse events at 12 mg included nausea (26.5%), diarrhoea (22.8%), and vomiting (17.6%), with about 5% discontinuing. The drug is unapproved and limited to trials; fuller results are slated for the American Diabetes Association’s June Scientific Sessions, with more Phase 3 readouts due by 2026. #diabetesresearch #weightloss #elililly #retatrutide #clinicaltrials
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- Uber and Rivian are teaming up for a big robotaxi push
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Uber and Rivian announced a partnership to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis, a multiyear move with implications for ride-hailing and EV manufacturing. The Uber robotaxi partnership includes up to $1.25 billion in Rivian funding through 2031 and an initial 10,000 autonomous Rivian R2s exclusive to Uber. The plan targets level 4 autonomy using Rivian’s RAP1 platform, with initial commercial service in San Francisco and Miami in 2028. Uber or fleet partners may purchase up to 40,000 additional units beginning in 2030, with a $300 million investment pending regulatory approval. Rivian detailed a third-generation autonomy stack with 11 cameras, 5 radars, 1 LiDAR, and 1,600 TOPS, targeting R2 availability in 2026. Rivian shares rose about 10%; Uber was near flat. The agreement follows Rivian’s 2024 Volkswagen software arrangement and extends Uber’s autonomous partnerships. #uber #rivian #robotaxi #auton...
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- The AI spending spree just keeps getting weirder
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AI spending is expanding from chips and data centers into energy and complex financing, underscoring a shift that is redefining what counts as infrastructure. Companies are scaling AI infrastructure and data centers while pursuing alternatives such as world models and founder-led moonshots. Deals increasingly mirror energy financing and industrial projects, relying on private credit and joint ventures.
Tech giants and startups are committing billions and taking on off-balance-sheet obligations as projects face delays and uncertain timelines. Firms are moving upstream to secure electricity, land, and capital structure, acquiring energy developers and treating power as a core input. The boom is pulling aerospace, batteries, and crypto into an unconventional AI supply chain. #aiinnovation #techtransformation #infrastructureshift #investmenttrends #industryblur
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- AI is already coming for the classroom
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Schools across the world are testing AI tools amid falling scores, teacher shortages, and tight budgets, while early research raises concerns about student thinking skills.
Kazakhstan is rolling out ChatGPT to 165,000 educators, and El Salvador is building an AI tutor with Elon Musk’s xAI for more than a million students, underscoring rapid AI in education uptake. In the U.S., Microsoft and OpenAI fund teacher training, and over 100,000 Florida students use Google Gemini, as a San Francisco program draws attention for high scores.
Iceland limits use to teachers, and Estonia promotes AI literacy with tools that guide questions instead of answers. A Brookings Institution report says free AI tools are often less reliable, potentially widening inequality. #aiineducation #techinschools #edtech #airevolution #futureoflearning
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- Nvidia is going back to China
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Nvidia is resuming H200 chip sales to China after US and Chinese regulatory clearance, reopening a market that once provided a significant share of its revenue. At GTC, CEO Jensen Huang said purchase orders for Nvidia H200 units have been received and production is restarting, with US export licences in place since February. Beijing has issued import licences enabling chip sales to China for customers including ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and DeepSeek. The arrangement requires a 25% US proceeds take, capped shipments, and third-party verification. Nvidia’s Blackwell chips remain off-limits, and prior H20 plans stalled. Guidance had assumed zero China data centre revenue. #nvidia #china #technology #chipsales
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- The new American Dream is to leave America, expats say
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Americans are relocating overseas for lower costs and improved work-life balance, as families and advisers outline in this report. The video examines Americans moving abroad through cases including Kelly McCoy, the Tarvers, and the Lees, and details expat relocation steps and trade-offs. It also explains digital nomad visas and other residency paths now shaping decisions. The Association of Americans Resident Overseas estimates about 5.5 million Americans live overseas, with departures rising sharply in 2025. Interest surged after the 2024 election, with Brett Andrews citing nearly 30,000 visits to Expatsi. Guidance covers visa research, discovery trips, income and tax planning, ancestry limits in Ireland and Spain, cost savings, and adapting to smaller living and new communities. #americanexpat #worklifebalance #expatlife #livingabroad #financialfreedom
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- Here's another sign that inflation was running hot even before the Iran war
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U.S. producer prices rose 0.7% in February, the fastest monthly gain since August 2023, highlighting inflation pressures relevant to Federal Reserve policy. The producer price index increased 3.4% year over year, and the PPI excluding food, energy, and trade services rose 0.5% on the month and 3.5% annually. Goods prices climbed 1.1%, with food up 2.4% and energy goods up 2.3%, while services advanced 0.5%. The data predates the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and does not reflect the subsequent oil surge near $100 per barrel. Futures imply no rate cut at Wednesday’s Fed decision; the benchmark rate remains 3.5%–3.75%, and prior CPI and core PCE readings were 2.4% and 3.1%. #inflation #economy #producerprices #federalreserve #economictrends
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- Amazon is about to make things a lot harder for the post office
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Amazon plans to cut its US Postal Service delivery volumes by at least two-thirds before its contract expires this fall, a move that could strip billions in revenue from an agency in severe financial distress. The shift follows a structural change by Postmaster General David Steiner, replacing one-on-one USPS contract talks with a competitive open-bid auction. Amazon says it negotiated a near-final deal before the auction model was introduced and has submitted a bid under the new process. With winners expected no earlier than midyear and contracts finalized late in the third quarter, the company warns of limited time before an October cutoff. USPS recently invested in package hubs, amid a $9 billion fiscal 2025 loss. #amazon #usps #logistics #packagedelivery #postalservice
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- American Airlines and Delta hike revenue forecasts as strong demand offsets rising fuel costs
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Delta Air Lines and American Airlines raised first-quarter revenue forecasts Tuesday as accelerating demand outweighed higher fuel costs stemming from the Iran war.
American now projects Q1 revenue to grow more than 10% year over year, above prior guidance, and expects adjusted loss per diluted share at the lower end of its initial range, assuming jet fuel costs near $2.75 a gallon.
Delta lifted its Q1 revenue growth outlook to high single digits, projecting $15–$15.3 billion in revenue while maintaining earnings guidance amid mid-single-digit unit revenue growth.
CEOs Robert Isom and Ed Bastian cited strong bookings, with demand absorbing about a $400 million fuel hit.
Shares in both carriers were up more than 4% shortly after markets opened Tuesday. #aviation #airlines #revenuegrowth #traveldemand #fuelcosts
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- Sam Altman's human verification company is now building for AI agents
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World, the iris-scanning identity startup formerly known as Worldcoin, launched AgentKit to let verified humans delegate identity to AI agents, aiming to bolster online trust. AgentKit uses biometric verification with iris scan and cryptographic proof to register AI agents under human ID without revealing identity, positioning Worldcoin’s system as an identity layer.
The company reports 18 million sign-ups and, within days of launch, 1.6 million agents registered, making it impossible to distinguish bots from humans or quantify real users.
Analysts cite a growing agentic commerce market, with McKinsey projecting $3–5 trillion by 2030 and Bain estimating AI agents handle 25% of U.S. e-commerce. World faces regulatory scrutiny, including bans or investigations in at least ten countries, while rivals explore biometric approaches for bot-free platforms. #agentkit #identityverification #crypt...
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- Nvidia wants in on the OpenClaw craze
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Nvidia unveiled NemoClaw at its GTC conference, aiming to make OpenClaw’s autonomous agent platform suitable for enterprises through added security controls. NemoClaw installs Nemotron models and the OpenShell runtime onto OpenClaw in a single command. The stack adds sandboxing and policy-based guardrails for network access, data privacy, and security to contain autonomous AI agents.
It can run open models locally or route queries to cloud frontier models via a privacy router, and supports RTX PCs and workstations, DGX Station, and DGX Spark. CrowdStrike’s CTO has cited risks from agents mishandling emails and passwords; CEO Jensen Huang called the platform “enterprise ready,” while OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger said the partnership builds “claws and guardrails” for secure assistants. #nvidia #nemoclaw #openclaw #gtc2023
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- Now OpenAI is getting sued by the dictionary
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Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster sued OpenAI in Manhattan federal court, alleging unauthorized copying of their reference content to train ChatGPT and other large language models. The complaint cites nearly 100,000 Britannica articles and claims a retrieval-augmented generation system pulls their material in real time.
Plaintiffs say ChatGPT responses reproduce or closely paraphrase encyclopedia and dictionary entries, substituting for visits that support subscription and advertising revenue. Trademark claims allege invented content presented under Britannica’s name and incomplete reproductions implying endorsement.
They seek damages and injunctive relief; OpenAI disputes the case, saying its models rely on publicly available data and fair use. The suit joins broader publisher litigation, alongside a separate Britannica case against Perplexity AI. #openai #lawsuit #copyright #br...
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- Amazon now offers 1-hour delivery in hundreds of U.S. cities
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Amazon is expanding US delivery options with new 1-hour and 3-hour services across a growing number of cities, underscoring competition in ultrafast shipping. The Amazon 1-hour delivery is live in hundreds of locations, while the 3-hour delivery spans 2,000+ cities and towns with more than 90,000 eligible products. Pricing is $9.99 for 1-hour and $4.99 for 3-hour for Prime members, with non-Prime at $19.99 and $14.99; standard same-day delivery remains free on qualifying Prime orders. Eligible items include groceries, household goods, electronics, toys, clothing, and home and garden. Amazon added filters and a storefront, leverages predictive AI, and plans wider rollout after late-2024 pilots. Amazon Now, a 30-minute grocery pilot, runs in Seattle and Philadelphia, as Walmart and delivery apps expand similar offerings. #amazondelivery #1hourdelivery #primebenefits #fastshipping #ecommerce
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- Consumers are getting more worried as war in the Middle East drags on
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U.S. consumer sentiment fell in March, with the University of Michigan’s preliminary index at 55.5, marking 2024’s lowest reading. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey, conducted Feb. 17–Mar. 9, found improving views before a military action and weaker responses afterward. Economists had expected 54.8, while gas prices and inflation expectations featured prominently. Personal finance expectations fell 7.5% nationally; the current conditions index rose to 57.8, and the expectations index slipped to 54.1. Year‑ahead inflation expectations held at 3.4% as long‑term expectations edged down to 3.2%, with post‑Feb. 28 interviews showing higher readings. Survey director Joanne Hsu cited higher gasoline prices as the most immediate factor, and Bloomberg reported that airstrikes on Iran heightened fuel‑cost worries. #consumersentiment #iranconflict #economicoutlook #inflationconcerns #gasprices
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- Meta stock pops 3% because a headline about big AI layoffs is all it takes
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Meta stock rose about 3% in premarket trading on reports of potential layoffs, while the company called the claims speculative. The reported Meta layoffs could affect 20% or more of roughly 79,000 employees, with no date or final number set. The developments coincide with AI spending plans of $115–$135 billion this year and active hiring for a superintelligence team. If cuts reach 20%, more than 15,000 jobs could be eliminated, the biggest since 2022–2023 reductions. Mark Zuckerberg said AI investments are improving efficiency, and Jefferies analysts viewed potential cuts as a positive signal for investors. Amazon and Block also reduced staff while ramping AI efforts, reflecting a sector pattern of reallocating costs toward capital-intensive projects. #meta #ailayoffs #techtrends #aiinvestment #workforcechanges
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- The billion-dollar legacy of daytime TV in the social media age
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Microdramas are reshaping mobile entertainment, with the format generating nearly $3 billion in 2025 app revenue and U.S. users spending more time with vertical video than traditional streaming on phones. The minute-long, vertical video stories on apps like ReelShort and DramaBox, TikTok’s PineDrama, and platforms including Netflix have driven rapid growth. Global revenues reached $11 billion and may hit $14 billion by 2026, as the U.S. becomes the second-largest market. Episodes run one to three minutes with cliffhangers and autoplay; early chapters are free before pay-to-continue unlocks. Plots such as "Fake Married to My Billionaire CEO" mirror mobile gaming monetization. Unlike Quibi’s short-form push that collapsed in 2020, producers like Holywater build inexpensive, fast-paced series for phones. #microdramas #mobileentertainment #verticalstories #billiondollartrend #digitalcontent
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- Oil hits $104 as the U.S. pushes allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Brent crude rose above $104 a barrel Monday as the administration sought allied help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring risks to energy supplies. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate hovered near multi-year highs as oil prices stayed elevated despite planned reserve releases. The Trump administration discussed warship deployments with partners, while threats to Iranian export facilities kept traders cautious.
More than 30 countries agreed to release 400 million barrels, including 172 million from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with IEA-timed releases starting in Asia. U.S. gasoline averaged $3.72 and diesel $4.99. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S.-Israel war with Iran could end within weeks but warned prices may not ease soon. #oilprices #straitofhormuz #globaleconomy #energycrisis #geopolitics
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday the U.S. has allowed Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz to keep global supplies flowing. He told CNBC that Iranian oil shipments to India are moving, some Chinese vessels are exiting the Gulf, and commercial traffic could recover before any U.S. naval escort. Brent crude topped $100 a barrel Monday, WTI neared $95, and U.S. gas prices have risen about 25% since the war began. Bessent said oil should fall much lower than $80 once the conflict ends but offered no timeline and said the outcome would leave the world safer and better supplied. He added that the White House is not intervening in oil futures and has not identified a mechanism to do so. #oiltrade #straitofhormuz #iranoil #brentcrude #energymarkets
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- Goldman Sachs forecasts oil at $100 a barrel for March
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Goldman Sachs raised near-term oil price forecasts and detailed disruption scenarios, underscoring market sensitivity to supply risks.
The bank now expects its Brent crude price forecast to average above $100 in March, with Brent for May having briefly touched $119.50 and trading near $100.13 on Friday.
In its Goldman Sachs oil outlook, analysts cite persistent Strait of Hormuz disruption and raise the WTI forecast to $67.
Base-case averages are $98 for March–April, easing toward $71 by Q4.
Modeling assumes 21 days at 10% flow, then a 30-day recovery, with over 20% of global oil transiting Hormuz.
A severe month-long disruption could lift March–April Brent to $110, with spot prices possibly topping the 2008 peak. #oilprices #goldmansachs #brentcrude #energymarket #geopoliticaltensions
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- Trump is eyeing changes to an obscure law to slow soaring gas prices. It won't help much
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The White House is considering a temporary Jones Act waiver to ease fuel transport as the Iran war enters its third week. Officials say the Jones Act waiver would allow foreign ships to move oil, gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and fertilizer between U.S. ports. Gas prices have climbed from $2.94 to $3.63 per gallon in a month, and experts estimate any impact would be under 2 cents per gallon. The Energy Department plans to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over four months. Oil has approached $100 per barrel amid market disruption and strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The law has resurfaced in policy debate, including after Hurricanes Maria and Fiona, despite not featuring in President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. #gasprices #jonesact #iranconflict #uspolitics #energypolicy
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