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“Apple Inc. has held exploratory discussions about using Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. to produce the main processors for its devices, a move that would offer a secondary option beyond longtime partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-05/apple-explores-using-intel-and-samsung-to-build-main-device-chips-in-the-us
“What’s being proposed: The U.S. Treasury is floating the idea of buying back older debt securities. This is essentially a form of yield curve intervention a tool to inject liquidity, support market function, or steer duration risk away from the private sector. This is not QE in the traditional sense, as the Fed isn’t involved …
As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on bans targeting homeless encampments, a pivotal case emerges, stirring widespread debate. This landmark case delves into the constitutional implications of laws penalizing homeless individuals for camping on public property. With homelessness soaring amidst escalating housing costs and the end of pandemic aid, the court’s decision promises …
🇩🇪 Germany to reintroduce universal military service – Der Spiegel ▫️ According to the publication, the agency has until April 1 to develop a conscription model "that makes a scalable, threat-adapted contribution to national resilience". ▫️ Pistorius wants to reintroduce… pic.twitter.com/SZmscxiTst — Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) March 5, 2024 Get ready for a potential seismic shift in …