68 million: The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is tentatively holding, but conditions on the ground in Gaza remain dire. Most Palestinians are pitching tents in overcrowded camps, atop 68 million tons of rubble that will take years, and billions of dollars to clear. The level of debris is the equivalent of 186 Empire State Buildings, or 162 Golden Gate Bridges.
5: US President Donald Trump plans to start final-stage interviews for the role of Federal Reserve chair, with five candidates left in the running. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, BlackRock executive Rick Rieder, and incumbent Fed Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller are still in the running.
$1 billion: Canada said Tuesday it’ll spend $1 billion over the next few years to draw scientists from around the world. On their wish list: H-1B visa holders in the US facing growing pressure from Trump’s immigration restrictions and cuts to research funding.
4: The Taliban called four Afghan men in for questioning after they dressed up as characters from the hit British drama, “Peaky Blinders,” and posted videos of themselves online. The ruling Islamist government said the outfits were “in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values.”
A Democrat won Miami’s mayoral race for the first time in nearly 30 years. The Republican defeat will ring some alarms for the party – and their support among Latino voters.
Walmart’s $350 billion commitment to American manufacturing means two-thirds of the products we buy come straight from our backyard to yours. From New Jersey hot sauce to grills made in Tennessee, Walmart is stocking the shelves with products rooted in local communities. The impact? Over 750,000 American jobs - putting more people to work and keeping communities strong. Learn more here.
In this episode of Tools and Weapons, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith sits down with Ed Policy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, to discuss how purpose-driven leadership and innovation are shaping the future of one of the world’s most iconic sports franchises. Ed shares how technology and community-focused initiatives, from Titletown Tech to health and safety innovations on the field, are transforming not just the game of football, but the economy and culture of Green Bay itself. He explains how combining strategic vision with investment in local startups is keeping talent in the Midwest and creating opportunities that extend far beyond Lambeau Field.
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