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President Trump signed the law on July 18th to “consolidate America’s control of global finance and cryptographic technology.” In his post-signed speech, the president explained: “Genius is a framework for doing banks, businesses, financial institutions and issuing crypto assets that favor one, and it is very well known that genuine US, dollars, Treasury bills and other cash will be equal, really strengthening the dollar and giving the dollar. [sic]. Trump declared that the law “creates a clear and simple regulatory framework to establish and unleash the stupid, yet immeasurable promises of the dollar.” Since the launch of Tether and BitusD…
The Trump administration is considering 11 candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.The new names include Jeffreys Chief Market Strategist David Zelvos, former Fed Gov. Larry Lindsey and Rick Leader, and the Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock’s Global Bonds.They will now join a list of eight other candidates that CNBC has confirmed to be under consideration. Authorities also confirmed that the candidates include economic adviser to the Bush administration, Mark Summerlin, federal president of Dallas, and former St. Louis Fried James Bullard.David Zervos, chief market strategist at Jefferies LLC, will share insights and…
What AI can do for learning and development Learning and Development (L&D) is in a new chapter. For many years, L&D has been about structured programs, static content, and instructor-led sessions. However, today’s workforce is changing rapidly, and the skills required are changing. The tools used to enable that growth must also evolve. Enter Agent AI in Learning and Development. This is not just another buzzword or minor technical upgrade. This represents a fundamental change in how learning outcomes are designed, delivered and promoted. Unlike traditional AI that simply recommends or automates, agent AI can perform autonomous actions based on…
Check out the companies that make headlines in pre-market transactions. Cava – The rapid casual restaurant chain plunged 23.6% after revenue hit $280.6 million in the second quarter. The company also missed expectations for sales in the same store and lowered its forecast. However, Cava scored 16 cents per share in the quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s 13 cent estimate. CoreWeave – Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Providers fell by around 9% despite posting revenues that exceeded their second quarter’s forecast. In a revenue call with analysts, CFO Nitin Agrawal said revenue growth is still constrained as supply and demand is being supplied.…
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It’s been painful to observe the wretched state of reporting in the runup to the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska this Friday. Admittedly, the Trump side gaslighted the press with talk of territory swaps, an idea which if it was voiced in the Putin-Witokff talk in Russia, was a US scheme. The Associated Press, early on, was one of the very few mainstream media venues to put paid to this blather. On August 10, from Russia and Ukraine hold fast to their demands ahead of a planned Putin-Trump summit. The Associated Press pointed out that Russia offered two peace proposals to…
The educational environment in Texas is changing. Our reporters at Propublica and The Texas Tribune know that today’s education policy will shape the state’s future for future generations. That’s why we need your help covering this issue. Whether you’re a teacher or not. Parents; school leaders. Students affected by decisions at the local, state, or national level. Or one of the government officials who are shaping them, we want to hear from you. Whether it’s the impact of vouchers, misuse of public funds, disproportionate disciplinary policies, budget deficits, etc., what other things that affect student learning, do you think require…
AMANDA KERSEY: Welcome to HBR On Leadership, case studies and conversations with the world’s top business and management experts—hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I’m HBR senior editor and producer Amanda Kersey. If you’re leading a growing organization but can’t justify the cost of full-time executives, there’s another way. In this 2024 episode of HBR’s IdeaCast, host Curt Nickisch speaks with two experts about a fast-growing alternative: fractional leadership. CURT NICKISCH: If you’re not familiar with this idea, it’s where leaders who might otherwise serve as full-time C-suite executives, instead offer their skills to multiple…
This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. For about eight years, a Houston private school has followed a unique pattern when appointing members to its governing board: It has selected only married couples. Over 200 miles away, two private schools in Dallas have awarded more than $7 million in combined contracts to their board members. And at least seven private schools across Texas have issued personal loans, often reaching $100,000…
Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. The task force appointed by New York Governor Kathy Hokle recommends that states spend at least $15 million a year and create state-level surveillance to bolster problematic surveillance systems. If adopted, the plan represents a major change in how state governments care for some of their most vulnerable residents. New York currently budgets just $1 million to fund its guardianship hotline, and legal arrangements have little official surveillance, which holds responsibility for the well-being of people among courts, nonprofits,…