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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose National Moratorium on New AI Data Centers
AI & Tech Regulation

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Propose National Moratorium on New AI Data Centers

Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez seek a federal pause on large AI data center projects to address rising energy use, environmental impact, and community concerns nationwide.

China’s Battery Leader CATL Advances Sodium-Ion Tech Amid Lithium Market Instability
Energy & Climate

China’s Battery Leader CATL Advances Sodium-Ion Tech Amid Lithium Market Instability

CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, accelerates its shift toward sodium-ion energy storage as lithium supply remains volatile and global demand for grid storage surges.

U.S. Soybean Meal Demand Rises Amid Uncertainty Over China’s Purchases
Trade & Tariffs

U.S. Soybean Meal Demand Rises Amid Uncertainty Over China’s Purchases

Strong U.S. soybean meal exports provide new market opportunities as China’s commitment to buying American soybeans remains uncertain due to ongoing trade barriers.

Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns
Markets & Macro

Morgan Stanley Foresees No Fed Rate Hikes This Year Despite Inflation Concerns

Morgan Stanley predicts the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady throughout the year, although inflation risks and employment trends could prompt a rate increase.

Peter Diamandis Endorses AI Surveillance, Sparking Renewed Privacy Concerns
AI & Tech Regulation

Peter Diamandis Endorses AI Surveillance, Sparking Renewed Privacy Concerns

Peter Diamandis joined high-profile voices supporting AI-driven surveillance, fueling debate over its impact on privacy and societal behavior in an increasingly monitored world.

Ghana Joins Global Coalition to Expand Carbon Markets and Boost Climate Finance
Energy & Climate

Ghana Joins Global Coalition to Expand Carbon Markets and Boost Climate Finance

Ghana has officially become a member of the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, aiming to enhance climate financing and support sustainable environmental development.

FTC Highlights Risks of Debt Settlement as Credit Card Debt Rises
AI & Tech Regulation

FTC Highlights Risks of Debt Settlement as Credit Card Debt Rises

Federal agencies warn that debt settlement can harm credit scores, trigger fees, and create tax liabilities despite promises of swift debt reduction.

Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026
Markets & Macro

Economists Predict Federal Reserve Will Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2026

Most economists now anticipate the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates through 2026, despite market bets on future hikes that could sustain high borrowing costs.

AI Coding Agents Shift Continuous Integration Feedback Into Developers’ Inner Loop
Big Tech

AI Coding Agents Shift Continuous Integration Feedback Into Developers’ Inner Loop

Advances in AI-driven coding tools are moving validation and testing directly into developers’ workflows to prevent costly delays in Continuous Integration pipelines.

European Commission Investigates Sanofi Over Alleged Disparagement of Rival Flu Vaccine
AI & Tech Regulation

European Commission Investigates Sanofi Over Alleged Disparagement of Rival Flu Vaccine

The European Commission is probing Sanofi for an allegedly misleading campaign that criticized a competing flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients across Europe.