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US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Address Detained Americans in Talks with China
Trade & Tariffs

US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Address Detained Americans in Talks with China

Bipartisan US lawmakers called on President Trump to raise the issue of detained Americans and political prisoners with President Xi Jinping amid growing concerns over China’s coercive tactics.

Wisconsin Leaders Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Education Funding, Tax Relief, and Direct Payments
Trade & Tariffs

Wisconsin Leaders Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Education Funding, Tax Relief, and Direct Payments

Wisconsin’s governor and legislative leaders agreed to invest state surplus in schools, property tax relief, and direct payments to families, including permanent tax cuts on tips and overtime.

Third Grader’s Artwork Set to Orbit the International Space Station on SpaceX Flight
Big Tech

Third Grader’s Artwork Set to Orbit the International Space Station on SpaceX Flight

A young student’s winning mission patch design will travel to the International Space Station, spotlighting the intersection of art and science in student spaceflight initiatives.

Solana Spot ETFs See Strongest Inflows Since February, Driving Futures and Price Gains
Crypto & Fintech

Solana Spot ETFs See Strongest Inflows Since February, Driving Futures and Price Gains

Solana’s spot ETFs attracted significant capital last week alongside soaring futures activity, as the token’s price nears a key technical breakout point around $120.

Arcadia Mayor Guilty of Acting as Undisclosed Agent for Chinese Government
Trade & Tariffs

Arcadia Mayor Guilty of Acting as Undisclosed Agent for Chinese Government

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to charges of secretly representing the Chinese government in the U.S., concealing her ties while promoting Beijing’s interests.

New National Trade Group Unites Local Music Offices to Boost U.S. Music Ecosystems
Trade & Tariffs

New National Trade Group Unites Local Music Offices to Boost U.S. Music Ecosystems

A coalition of government music offices and industry partners launched the Association of Music Offices to support and enhance local music scenes across the U.S.

Galaxy and Sharplink Prepare $125M Institutional Fund Targeting Ethereum DeFi Yields
Markets & Macro

Galaxy and Sharplink Prepare $125M Institutional Fund Targeting Ethereum DeFi Yields

Galaxy and Sharplink will launch a private $125 million fund investing Ether in decentralized finance protocols to generate onchain yield while retaining ETH exposure.

Bitcoin Faces Resistance Near $82,000 as Altcoins Show Signs of Pullback
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Faces Resistance Near $82,000 as Altcoins Show Signs of Pullback

Bitcoin struggles to break past key resistance around $82,000, while major altcoins consolidate, reflecting cautious market sentiment amid mixed signals.

How Trump’s Economic and Strategic Pressure Mirrors the Civil War’s Anaconda Plan
Trade & Tariffs

How Trump’s Economic and Strategic Pressure Mirrors the Civil War’s Anaconda Plan

Trump’s approach to Iran and China uses tightened trade blockades and maritime control to exert pressure, echoing the Civil War’s strategy of gradual economic strangulation.

Trump and Xi Seek Stability Amid Lingering Trade Tensions at Beijing Summit
Trade & Tariffs

Trump and Xi Seek Stability Amid Lingering Trade Tensions at Beijing Summit

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing aiming to stabilize economic ties, despite persistent challenges in trade balances, technology, and supply chains.