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Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.

Growth in US AI adoption highlights uneven access

Earlier this month, Microsoft released a new report offering an in-depth look at AI adoption across the United States, with state- and county-level insights for the first time. While more than 30 percent of working-age Americans now use AI tools, adoption remains uneven across regions, with significantly higher usage in urban areas and communities tied to universities. The findings point to a broader challenge: without stronger access to infrastructure, skills, and education, AI’s benefits risk remaining concentrated rather than broadly shared. Read the full blog here.

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What’s Good Wednesday: June 10, 2026

Anti-immigrant violence erupts in Northern Ireland, US and Iran trade strikes, Democrats select scandal-laden candidate in Maine

Belfast erupted in anti-immigration violence on Monday after a local man was allegedly stabbed by a Sudanese asylum seeker, with far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, Elon Musk, and Nigel Farage amplifying the unrest.

Walmart’s $1 billion investment is strengthening associate careers

The battle for the Senate

In his latest “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the fight for Senate control is driving Democrats to make tough political tradeoffs as primary season unfolds.

Paris and Berlin can’t agree on fighter jet plan, Venezuela’s Rodríguez meets with Turkey’s Erdoğan, Taiwan explores chip export controls to China

France and Germany have scrapped their $115.6 billion joint fighter jet project, collapsing Europe's most ambitious defense initiative after years of corporate infighting.

Time for a US-Canada marriage counselor?

The US-Canada relationship has long been one of the closest partnerships in the world, but tensions have emerged since Donald Trump returned to office. The timing is far from ideal: the USMCA trade agreement is up for review in a few weeks.

Americans are losing faith in the Supreme Court

Public trust in the Supreme Court is falling. Emily Bazelon explains why and what it means for American democracy.

Growth in US AI adoption highlights uneven access

Graphic Truth: Global views of Israel are souring

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

Iran ceasefire frays

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says the Iran ceasefire is “holding on by a thread” as renewed strikes and proxy attacks undermine hopes for a broader deal.

Russia takes an L in Armenia, China’s Xi flies to North Korea, Rebel groups exacerbate Ebola crisis, and Trump to attend Knicks game

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won a commanding election victory on a pro-Western platform, cementing the country's pivot away from Moscow with fresh deals signed with Washington this year.

US Supreme Court cases that could change the presidency

Birthright citizenship, redistricting and control of independent agencies: Emily Bazelon looks at the recent and upcoming Supreme Court cases that could reshape executive power.

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Belfast erupted in anti-immigration violence on Monday after a local man was allegedly stabbed by a Sudanese asylum seeker, with far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, Elon Musk, and Nigel Farage amplifying the unrest.

In his latest “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the fight for Senate control is driving Democrats to make tough political tradeoffs as primary season unfolds.

France and Germany have scrapped their $115.6 billion joint fighter jet project, collapsing Europe's most ambitious defense initiative after years of corporate infighting.

The US-Canada relationship has long been one of the closest partnerships in the world, but tensions have emerged since Donald Trump returned to office. The timing is far from ideal: the USMCA trade agreement is up for review in a few weeks.

Public trust in the Supreme Court is falling. Emily Bazelon explains why and what it means for American democracy.

Israel and Iran exchanged direct strikes before announcing a halt, with Trump privately telling Netanyahu, "everybody hates you now." This Graphic Truth shows that negative views of Israel are becoming more widespread around the world.

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer says the Iran ceasefire is “holding on by a thread” as renewed strikes and proxy attacks undermine hopes for a broader deal.

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won a commanding election victory on a pro-Western platform, cementing the country's pivot away from Moscow with fresh deals signed with Washington this year.

Birthright citizenship, redistricting and control of independent agencies: Emily Bazelon looks at the recent and upcoming Supreme Court cases that could reshape executive power.

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