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US Banks Anticipate Surge in Profits Amid Trading and M&A Revival

US banks set for profit surge in Q2 2025, driven by trading and M&A revival amid easing geopolitical tensions. ...Read more

#usbanks, #profits, #trading, #mergers, #geopoliticaltensions

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks. ...Read more

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring

Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, Allowing Trump's Federal Workforce Layoffs

The Supreme Court allows Trump's executive order on federal layoffs to proceed, sparking legal and public service concerns. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #layoffs, #trumpadministration, #federalworkforce

President Trump Reshapes Kennedy Center, Sparking National Debate

In an unprecedented move, President Trump dismisses Kennedy Center board, reshaping cultural governance and sparking a national debate. ...Read more

#trump, #kennedycenter, #arts, #politics, #culturalinstitutions

Varda Space Industries Secures $187M to Advance Microgravity Drug Manufacturing

Varda Space raises $187M to enhance space-based drug manufacturing with microgravity, promising improved pharmaceutical formulations. ...Read more

#varda, #space, #pharmaceuticals, #microgravity, #funding

UK Restores Diplomatic Ties with Syria, Announces £94.5 Million Aid Package

UK re-establishes diplomatic relations with Syria, pledging £94.5 million for humanitarian aid and rebuilding, marking a major foreign policy shift. ...Read more

#uk, #syria, #diplomaticrelations, #foreignpolicy, #aid

Elon Musk Launches 'America Party' After Dispute with Trump

Elon Musk departs from Trump to form 'America Party', aiming for fiscal responsibility and disrupting the two-party system. ...Read more

#elonmusk, #politics, #americaparty, #trump

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma for $10 Billion to Boost Respiratory Portfolio

Merck acquires UK-based Verona Pharma for $10B, enhancing its respiratory treatments ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration. ...Read more

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #pharmaceuticals, #respiratorydisease

Citigroup Strengthens M&A Leadership with Appointment of Drago Rajkovic

Citigroup appoints Drago Rajkovic as M&A co-head, boosting tech sector strategy. ...Read more

#citigroup, #mergersandacquisitions, #investmentbanking, #technology

President Trump Pressures Fed for Major Interest Rate Cuts

Trump urges Fed to slash rates, intensifying tensions with Chair Powell amid economic debates. ...Read more

#trump, #federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #jeromepowell

OpenAI's Strategic Expansion: Leadership Reshuffle, Jony Ive Acquisition, and AI Web Browser Launch

OpenAI restructures leadership, acquires Jony Ive's startup, and announces AI web browser to boost hardware and consumer app presence. ...Read more

#openai, #jonyive, #ai, #technology, #startup

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Disabled Students in Landmark Decision

SCOTUS harmonizes legal standards, easing discrimination claims for disabled students. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #disabilityrights, #education

Iran Halts Cooperation with IAEA Following Military Strikes

Iran suspends IAEA cooperation, intensifying concerns about its nuclear program after strikes by Israel and the U.S. ...Read more

#iran, #iaeacooperation, #nuclearprogram, #israelstrikes

SEBI Bars Jane Street from Indian Securities Market amid Manipulation Allegations

SEBI accuses Jane Street of manipulating Bank Nifty options, barring them from India's market amid alleged ₹4,843 crore gains. ...Read more

#sebi, #janestreet, #banknifty, #trading, #securities

Big East Conference Returns to ESPN with New Streaming Deal

Big East partners with ESPN for a six-year streaming deal on ESPN+, boosting women's basketball and Olympic sports exposure. ...Read more

#sports, #bigeast, #espn, #basketball