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Get a few of these over to Los Angeles..

Never lose the drive to learn new things and share them with world.

Stock market today: S&P 500 snaps 9-day win streak as rally fizzes out By Investing.com Stock market today: S&P 500 snaps 9-day win streak as rally fizzes out

Markets are clearly nervous. With earnings uncertainty and Trump’s new tariff threats, it’s no surprise stock futures are down. I’m not panicking, but I’m watching—this could shape real policy and investor moves in the coming months.

Labels like “moderate” should mean something real, not just a branding exercise. Especially for those of us building businesses and planning long-term, we need leaders who act with balance and real accountability, not just talk around tough questions.

It's a time to slow down, take a deep breath, and be grateful. No matter how complicated the world gets, Shabbat reminds us that real strength comes from peace, family, and kindness. Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat. ✨

A weak economy, tariffs, and Trump’s comments about Fed Chair Jerome Powell triggered a sharp drop in the stock market. The president’s attacks on the Fed, combined with a gloomy economic outlook, signal more trouble ahead for the markets.

Ever since he took office, a lot of what he’s done makes it seem like he wants to be a dictator. He doesn’t really care if it’s good for the country and doesn’t listen to anyone’s advice.

I think they probably support that decision. As a world-class academic institution, they shouldn’t be influenced by political agendas. In my opinion, universities should have the right to independence and academic freedom.

Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say As crews continue to search for parts in the Hudson River, Senator Chuck Schumer calls for more regulation of helicopter tours.

The helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River "was not equipped with any flight recorders. No onboard video recorders or camera recorders have been recovered and none of the helicopter avionics onboard recorded information that could be used for the investigation,” The NTSB says.

Bill That Could Make It Harder for Women to Vote Passes US House The Republican-led U.S. House has passed a proof-of-citizenship voting bill that Democrats say will make it harder for married women to vote.

U.S. House Rep. Chip Roy said Cleta Mitchell, a key figure in Trump's campaign to overturn the 2020 election results, "had a significant hand in what we're doing here." Mitchell, a longtime GOP lawyer, has played a central role in coordinating the movement to tighten voting laws.

Photos: Scenes from the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Photos from the Coachella music festival featuring Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.

Photos: Scenes from the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

University of Utah pleads with faculty not to violate state pride flag ban, says Legislature has ‘a lot of power over us’ The University of Utah is asking faculty to comply with the new state law banning the public display of pride flags on campus — or expect the Legislature to crack down even more.

The University of Utah is asking faculty to comply with the new state law banning the public display of pride flags on campus — or expect the Legislature to crack down even more.

Siemens Executives Killed In New York Helicopter Crash—Here’s What We Know About The Victims Spain’s prime minister said five Spaniards from the same family, including three children, were killed in the crash.

Siemens Executives Killed In New York Helicopter Crash—Here’s What We Know About The Victims

An almost insanely beautiful day travelling down Geirangerfjorden, Norway, before a hike into the mountains.

#Norway #naturephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #bluesky #nature #mountains #mountains #fjords #calm #beauty #reflections #water

Living on Earth: Science and the US Government The Trump administration is slashing personnel and research grants at two dozen federal agencies, including those conducting critical science. Science has long played a key role in the federal governm...

Great interview with Naomi Oreskes, author of "Merchants of Doubt": About 70% of Americans "have a high level of trust in science, and scientists, that science makes our lives better, and the federal government should support research in both science and technology."
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He's always been like that, hasn't he?

Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy changes.

Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy changes.

Peter Navarro goes full Baghdad Bob about the Dow losing 1,000 points today and being down 5 of the 6: "You had the highest rise in stock market history yesterday. Of course there's gonna be a little pullback ... it's no big deal."

U.S. stocks slump again as euphoria over Trump's tariff pause fades U.S. stocks fell a day after posting spectacular gains over President Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs. Now, some of that relief is fading.

U.S. stocks fell a day after posting spectacular gains over President Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs. Now, some of that relief is fading.

Trump’s pick to oversee public lands withdraws after criticism of Jan. 6 riot surfaces Kathleen Sgamma, Trump’s Bureau of Land Management nominee, wrote in 2021 that she was “disgusted” by the Jan. 6 attack, an investigative group had just disclosed.

Breaking news: Kathleen Sgamma, President Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management, abruptly withdrew her nomination Thursday morning, just as her confirmation hearing was about to begin.