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Nvidia’s rapid rise turned AI chips into a cornerstone of the global economy. With that success comes scrutiny. US policymakers are tightening export controls on advanced semiconductors, especially those headed to China. Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has been in the spotlight, speaking with officials, addressing senators’ concerns, and arguing for rules that protect national security … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $531 million block grant agreement to help Georgia farmers recover from Hurricane Helene. The funding, set to flow through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, will support producers who suffered major losses in 2024. This relief targets economic losses, infrastructure repairs, and timber damage tied to the storm. According … Read more
Millions of Americans still struggle to pay for the medicines they need. Even with recent policy shifts, the price at the pharmacy counter can feel unpredictable. New plans, often branded as big fixes, promise lower costs and more transparency. One of the latest talking points is a “TrumpRx”-style plan, paired with strong reactions from major … Read more
After a sudden CEO change at CSX, market watchers question the timing, the process, and the message to investors. CSX made a big move with a leadership shakeup that took markets by surprise. The railroad giant announced changes at the top, and the reaction was immediate. Prominent voices criticized the company’s board for rushing the … Read more
Another West Coast Starlink flight aims to boost coverage and capacity. Here is what happened and why it matters. SpaceX targeted a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base with a batch of 28 Starlink satellites. The mission used a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket. After liftoff, the plan called for a first-stage landing on a droneship … Read more
Bitcoin has long been the first stop for new crypto investors. That pattern may be changing. A recent CoinGecko survey suggests fewer first-time buyers are starting with Bitcoin. Instead, they are trying other assets and products for their first purchase. This does not mean Bitcoin is losing relevance. It still dominates market cap and headlines. … Read more
U.S. fighter jets intercepted a formation of Russian military aircraft operating near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to reporting and statements from U.S. defense officials. The activity, which included long-range bombers and fighter escorts, did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace. Still, it prompted a rapid response consistent with standard air defense … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, sits at the center of the global chip market. When a major research firm like Bernstein updates its view, investors listen. The key questions today are simple. Will demand for AI chips keep pushing TSMC higher? Can smartphone and PC cycles pick up enough to support the rest of … Read more
Farm Aid marked its 40th year with a concert dedicated to supporting family farmers. Here is what Farm Aid funds, why the need is urgent, and simple ways fans can keep the momentum going after the music fades. Quick takeaways: Why Farm Aid still matters at 40 Farming is capital intensive, seasonal, and vulnerable to … Read more
A new report highlights which U.S. tech company leads in H-1B visas. Here is what the ranking means, how the program works, and what it says about the hunt for skilled talent in software, AI, and cloud. Quick takeaways: What the ranking shows The headline is simple: one big-name U.S. tech company has the largest … Read more