The NAACP has urged local regulators to stop Elon Musk’s supercomputer project, Colossus, from operating in South Memphis, citing violations of environmental regulations. In a letter sent Thursday, the organization addressed its concerns to Dr. Michelle Taylor, director of the Shelby County Health Department, and to officials at Memphis Light Gas and Water. The NAACP…
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Trodelvy and Keytruda Combo Delivers Breakthrough Progression Delay in Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Gilead Sciences’ drug Trodelvy, when used in combination with Merck’s immunotherapy Keytruda, significantly improved outcomes in patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Data from a large Phase 3 trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) showed that this combination reduced the risk of disease progression by 35% compared to standard treatments.…
Trump Administration Scraps $4 Billion in Clean Energy Grants, Citing Fiscal and Security Concerns
Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the cancellation of nearly $4 billion in clean energy project grants, mostly awarded during the final months of President Joe Biden’s term. These grants primarily supported carbon capture and storage technologies, along with cleaner industrial processes involving cement and natural gas. Key recipients affected include Heidelberg Materials, Eastman Chemical, and…
Google Challenges Antitrust Ruling as DOJ Pushes Broader Reforms in Search Monopoly Fight
Alphabet’s Google announced on Saturday that it will appeal a recent antitrust ruling that proposed less stringent measures to address its online search dominance. The company expressed confidence that the original decision against it was incorrect and is awaiting the court’s formal opinion. Google’s appeal aims to challenge a federal judge’s less aggressive remedies compared…
Trump-Era Regulators Push to Loosen Bank Capital Rules, Sparking Debate Over Financial Stability
The Trump administration, through its appointed financial regulators, is preparing a proposal to ease key capital rules for the nation’s largest banks. This initiative would reduce the capital cushion that megabanks are required to maintain under post-2008 financial crisis regulations. The plan is being crafted by the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of…
Rising U.S. Debt Fuels Global Financial Strain, Crowds Out Capital for Emerging Markets
The growing U.S. national debt, which has surged dramatically in recent years, is beginning to show significant global consequences beyond American borders. According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), U.S. borrowing costs and Treasury market volatility can influence sovereign debt markets worldwide. When yields on U.S. Treasuries rise, they tend to affect other nations’…
FDA Approves Moderna’s mNexspike COVID Vaccine for High-Risk Groups Amid Policy and Funding Shifts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna, named mNexspike. Unlike Moderna’s current vaccine, Spikevax, this newly approved shot is not intended to replace it but serves as a second option. The approval marks a significant step toward next-generation COVID-19 vaccines, utilizing a refined design that targets…
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami debuts Ohio museum exhibit featuring over 100 pieces
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has always worked in many different forms—paintings, sculptures, designer fashion items with brands like Louis Vuitton, album covers, and even special merchandise with Major League Baseball. Now, he’s bringing colorful portraits to a U.S. museum. His show, “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” opens Sunday at the…
Jamie Dimon Backs Closing Carried Interest Loophole, Citing Social Gains and Bond Market Risks
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon publicly endorsed taxing carried interest, a favored tax loophole for private market investors. Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Dimon aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent push to close this provision, which allows fund managers to benefit from lower capital gains taxes rather than paying ordinary income tax…
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Cucumbers Sparks Hospitalizations Across 18 States and Cruise Ships
A salmonella outbreak connected to recalled cucumbers has sickened nearly four dozen people across 18 U.S. states, according to federal health officials. The contaminated cucumbers were distributed to a wide range of locations, including grocery stores like Target, as well as hospitals, restaurants, and cruise ships. The cucumbers in question were produced by Bedner Growers…