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Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map | CNN Politics Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a vote on the Republican effort backed by President Donald Trump to rewrite the state’s congressional map.

I’m not sure that American democracy remains a positive example for the free world. Exhibit #147: www.cnn.com/2025/08/03/p...

Vinod Khosla says AI will take 80 per cent of jobs in 5 years, advises students to be generalists In the fast-paced world of AI, Vinod Khosla warns that AI will take up most of the jobs in the coming years. While AI poses risks, he advises students to focus on broader sectors over just becoming a ...

By 2040, “the need to work will go away. People will work on things because they want to, not because they need to pay their mortgage,” -Billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla www.indiatoday.in/technology/n...

Joint EU-China press statement on climate Joint EU-China statement on climate at the occasion of the EU-China summit in Beijing of 24 July 2025.

As the United States federal government retreats from climate leadership, the #EU and #China are stepping up to advance global climate action: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre... #emissions #renewables #greentransition #climateaction #sustainability

Euro 2025: Women’s soccer is enjoying a historic moment. But progress is uneven | CNN Even as the wins in the fight for soccer equity accumulate, the fact remains that disparities between men’s and women’s soccer persist globally.

No, Spain is not ‘widely considered to be the best team in the world’. The #USWNT won gold at the last major int’l tourney (Paris Olympics) and is ranked #1 by #FIFA: amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/...

Outrageous

In the field of international development, AI has already altered roles like M&E specialists, project managers, and policy analysts, especially by augmenting human capabilities, automating repetitive tasks, and enabling data-driven decision-making. #FutureofWork
www.devex.com/news/7-globa...

We may not have flying cars, but more food delivery bots are coming to L.A. In several Los Angeles neighborhoods, rolling food delivery robots bring customers food and drinks. One company that makes the bots said they will reduce traffic congestion and emissions.

Coco Robotics has been testing food delivery bots around L.A. for years — and it plans to grow its AI-powered fleet to about 10,000 in the coming year: www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Trump’s trade deals are illegal, Piper Sandler warns, predicting a Supreme Court smackdown by June 2026 The investment bank thinks a 9–0 ruling against Trump is likely. That doesn’t mean the tariffs will just go away.

Piper Sandler's research note declares #Trump's #trade deals illegal. Their analysis of court battles and legislative authority concluded that his reliance on IEEPA for tariffs and bilateral agreements exceeds congressional powers: fortune.com/2025/07/25/t... #tariffs

As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild.

Waiting for a similar letter from DCU management: www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/spo...

Futuristic cities shaped by billionaires and corporations By 2050, cities may float or fly, according to proposals cooked up by billionaires.

If you believe the hype, by 2050, cities may float, fly, or stretch for miles, with proposed plans including sky gardens, solar walls, glow in the dark sand, drone commuting and spaceports: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Tariffs have started to push up prices. bsky.app/profile/econ...

So, again - some good news for the Fed that the broader disinflation process remains underway, but also enough clear evidence that tariffs are putting upward pressure on goods prices even at this early stage.

Global fertility is falling fast, signalling a shift from population boom to decline. Challenges loom - but so do opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and smarter growth. The future isn’t smaller - it’s different: imf.org/en/Pu… #Demographics #Fertility #FutureOfWork #Aging #Migration

Brazil plans to triple #trade with #India in response to 50 per cent #tariffs on U.S. imports of its goods. #India #BRICS

Brazil plans to triple #trade with #India in response to 50 per cent #tariffs on U.S. imports of its goods. #India #BRICS

Wow, that didn't last. And neither did the coach. What a wreck of a team. Owners/management are to blame. Fans suffer.

A Peer-to-Peer Pivot in China’s Overseas Development Finance By Rebecca Ray In 2024, China extended $6.1 billion in 20 commitments in public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) loans, according to a new update to the China’s Overseas Development Finance (CODF) Databa...

In 2024, #China lent $6.1B in overseas development loans - a sharp drop from early #BRI years. Lending focus shifted from energy and transport to finance, with 44% of funds going to development banks, while energy fell to just 10%: chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/a-p... @chinagsproject.bsky.social

Trade in an uncertain word: What comes next? | Article | Hinrich Foundation The collapse of trust between nations could either lead to a more fragmented global economy or spark a new era of cooperation and resilience. The choice is now ours.

Canada's exTrade Minister sees 2 possible futures for int'l trade: a fragmented world of #trade wars, rising costs & inequality or a rewired system built on trust, inclusive coalitions & fairer globalization with digital trade, climate goals & broader cooperation at its core. tinyurl.com/y9hjfz9m

Turkmenistan’s deepening water crisis could have far-reaching regional consequences Turkmenistan’s water crisis could have significant economic and political ramifications well beyond its borders.

Turkmenistan’s struggle with water scarcity is a powerful illustration of the interconnected challenges facing many parts of the world in the twenty-first century, where climate change, resource management, and geopolitical interests collide: www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...

Embodied #AI is rapidly advancing, from autonomous vehicles to humanoid #robots: www.morganstanley.com/insights/vid... #autonomousvehicles

ASEAN hit a record $230B in foreign direct investment in 2023 despite a global drop. Financial & high-tech services surged, driving industrial upgrades and cementing #ASEAN as the top #FDI destination among developing regions with 17% of global inflows: asean.org/book/asean-i...

Among the #tariffs on Asian countries announced by Donald #Trump today: Myanmar (40% tariff), Laos (40%), Kazakhstan (25%) and Malaysia (25%). #trade #ASEAN

Whatever comes out of #Trump’s reciprocal tariffs idea, or indeed his sectoral tariffs on cars and so on, isn’t actually going to work. They won’t close the U.S. current account deficit, they won’t lead to a manufacturing revival & they won’t replace revenue from federal income tax. h/t Alan Beattie

Trump sends tariff letters, placing 25% levies on top allies Trump has compared the letters to a department store manager setting prices.

Donald Trump hits leading Asian allies and major trading partners South #Korea and #Japan with 25% #tariffs: www.axios.com/2025/07/07/t... #trade

The future of work in Asia, and other jobs news this month Top stories: The future of work in Asia; AI adoption in the US and the global gig economy – and other jobs news to know.

Asia is leading the future of work - from gig economy breakthroughs to AI-powered workplaces and virtual influencers. Insights from the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025 & the WEF’s latest updates on jobs, skills, and digital transformation across the region: www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

American Pride Slips to New Low Fifty-eight percent of U.S. adults are extremely or very proud to be Americans, the lowest in Gallup's 25-year trend.

Under President Donald Trump, a record-low 58% of U.S. adults say they are “extremely” (41%) or “very” (17%) proud to be an American, down nine percentage points from last year and five points below the prior low from 2020: news.gallup.com/poll/692150/.... @opiniontoday.bsky.social @gallup.com

North Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit? | CNN The Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, unveiled in a ceremony on June 24, is found on North Korea’s eastern coast.

Described by the #UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as “a stifling, claustrophobic environment, where life is a daily struggle devoid of hope,” Kim Jong Un's North #Korea has opened a snazzy new resort area for the #DPRK's elite and Russian tourists: edition.cnn.com/2025/06/26/t... #tourism

Latest signals in the USA from Morning Consult: Consumer confidence is falling amid global conflicts; tariffs are only getting more unpopular; #Trump’s approval rating is falling; and the country’s mood continues to sour; and affordability concerns are on the rise.

What does the ‘Compromiso de Sevilla’ mean for multilateral development banks and their reform process? Ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), and now that UN member states have agreed on a new vision for reforming the global financial architecture, the Comprom...

Amid global tensions and shrinking aid, the Compromiso De Sevilla shows rare consensus on reforming the financial system - putting MDBs at the heart of sustainable development efforts. A step forward, but much work remains: odi.org/en/insights/.... @odi.global @aprizzon.bsky.social

Nike says its tariff bill is $1 billion | CNN Business Nike is forecasting it will have to pay $1 billion in additional costs because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the activewear giant announced Thursday.

Nike is the biggest shoe maker in America. It reports that it's Trump-induced tariffs will total $1 billion. Is this making America great again?