A California lawmaker announced he will introduce a bill on Monday aimed at granting admission priority to the descendants of slaves at both the University of California and California State University systems. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat from Los Angeles, revealed his plans to introduce the bill during the swearing-in of new legislative members and […]
The risks were starkly evident. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s top economic advisors had repeatedly warned him: tampering with the fiscal austerity plan would trigger a selloff in Brazilian financial markets. Despite these warnings, Lula chose to ignore them. He instructed his team to include tax-relief measures for the poor in the package, undermining […]
As the incoming president of the United States, the world’s largest oil producer, Donald Trump’s campaign promise to push for lower oil prices has sparked both hope and concern across global markets. While his ability to influence oil prices is limited—given the U.S.’s lack of control over OPEC+ and the absence of a state-run oil […]
Warren Buffett, widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in investing, has once again sent a clear message to the market. While his signals often require careful interpretation, recent developments at his firm, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), are hard to ignore. In its third-quarter filings, Berkshire Hathaway revealed its highest-ever cash reserves […]
In a significant development for the cybersecurity sector, U.S.-Israeli cloud security firm Upwind has successfully raised $100 million in funding. The funding round underscores the growing importance of cloud security as businesses increasingly migrate to digital platforms, and cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale. A Strategic Step Forward The $100 million funding round is […]
The U.S. is set to introduce its third major set of restrictions in three years targeting China’s semiconductor sector. Scheduled to take effect on Monday, these measures will impose stringent export controls on 140 entities, including prominent chip equipment makers like Naura Technology Group. This move intensifies efforts to hinder China’s chipmaking capabilities, especially in […]
The United States has unveiled stringent new regulations aimed at stalling China’s progress in advanced semiconductor development, a key component in military technologies, artificial intelligence, and hi-tech weaponry. Announced by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the measures impose significant export restrictions on 24 categories of chipmaking equipment and three types of software […]
Target’s official Black Friday Sale has officially begun, and one standout deal you won’t want to miss is the MEGA Microsoft Xbox 360 Collector Building Set. Normally priced at $150, this set is available for just $74.99—a 50% discount you can grab during Black Friday. If you’re familiar with LEGO, MEGA is similar, but with […]
During his first term in office, Donald Trump faced intense scrutiny and criticism from ethics groups regarding potential conflicts of interest linked to his business empire. Despite the criticisms, Trump made some efforts to address these concerns after winning the 2016 election. He pledged to relinquish control of his companies and place his business holdings […]
Texas public schools now have the option to incorporate a new state-developed curriculum that includes Bible stories, after the state’s school board approved the material in a close 8-7 vote on Friday. This curriculum, known as Bluebonnet Learning, will be available as part of the K-5 reading and English language arts resources for the 2025-26 […]
