Son's Vision Soars As SoftBank Stock Hits Record High After Tech Slump
SoftBank stock soars to record highs, fueled by a strategic shift towards AI and the successful IPO of chip designer Arm. Founder Masayoshi Son reemerges with a bold vision for the future, but will SoftBank's AI gamble pay off or is this just another boom-and-bust cycle?
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Labour Government's Trade Policy Shifts Threaten US, EU, and China Economic Alliances
Labour Government's trade policy shifts under Keir Starmer threaten UK's economic alliances with the US, EU, and China.
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DC Faces Millions in Fines for Errors in Distributing Food Assistance
Washington D.C. faces a $4.4 million fine for errors in distributing SNAP benefits. This is the second year in a row with high error rates, leaving families struggling with food insecurity. The overwhelmed D.C. Access System is blamed, but the USDA offers a chance to reinvest the fine for improvements.
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Financial Concerns Drive Gen Z and Millennials to Opt for Quiet July 4th Vacations
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