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Budget boost for India’s middle class
Also in this newsletter: Harley-Davidson diplomacy and IndiGo chief executive’s mantraFinancial Times - 4h -
Musk Allies Discuss Deploying A.I. to Find Budget Savings
A top official at the General Services Administration said artificial intelligence could be used to identify waste and redundancies in federal contracts.The New York Times - 5h -
Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency
Sources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a “startup software company.”Wired - 5h -
Democrats promise bill to block 'unlawful meddling' in Treasury systems after Musk allies gain access
Democratic leaders in both chambers on Monday vowed to introduce legislation to “stop unlawful meddling in the Treasury Department's payment systems.” Democrats have been sounding the alarm over ...The Hill - 6h -
An Unconventional Plan for Fixing the Federal Budget
The Apollo C.E.O. Marc Rowan has championed a model that doesn’t fit within party lines.The New York Times - 2d -
Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts
The popular Greek holiday island of Santorini is taking emergency measures in response to intense seismic activityABC News - 16h -
Musk calls GOP senator a 'great ally' after previously blasting him over Gabbard nomination
Tech billionaire Elon Musk called GOP Sen. Todd Young (Ind.) a “great ally” after he previously criticized the lawmaker over Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become director of national intelligence. ...The Hill - 1d -
What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? Here’s Why Trump and Musk Seem to Favor It
Elon Musk employed zero-based budgeting after he bought Twitter. Now Donald Trump seems to be using it on the federal government. Here’s how it works.Inc. - 2d -
A pivotal budget for India
Also in this newsletter, media companies take OpenAI to court and the tragedy at the Kumbh MelaFinancial Times - 4d -
How DeepSeek Changed the A.I. Game
What is DeepSeek, and why did it cause the markets and U.S. tech giants to quake? Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The New York Times who writes about artificial intelligence, explains.The New York Times - 6d -
What is DeepSeek? And How Is It Upending A.I.?
How did a little-known Chinese start-up cause the markets and U.S. tech giants to quake? Here’s what to know.The New York Times - 6d -
Murkowski: Greenland is 'an ally, not an asset'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined with a Danish lawmaker on Monday to push back against President Trump’s continued insistence that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for American national ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
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Sweden opens inquiry into damaged undersea cable as Nato deploys ships
A vessel has been seized after suspected sabotage of fibre optic line, probably due to external influence, Latvia says. An undersea fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
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Why ‘prosocial AI’ must be the framework for designing, deploying and governing AI
Prosocial AI supports a hybrid future where human and machine intelligences co-evolve, guided by shared principles and grounded in truth.VentureBeat - Jan. 25 -
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Elon Musk Casts Doubt on Trump’s $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Announcement
Mr. Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy, taking credit for the companies’ decision to spend up to $500 billion building data centers.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump to deploy troops to US-Mexico border in hardline immigration strategy
Controversial move follows flurry of executive actions including suspension of refugee resettlement programme. US politics live – latest updates The Pentagon is set to deploy up to 1,500 ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Start saving, budget and think long term: how to build financial resilience
Put in place plans to cope with whatever life throws at you – from interest rate rises to car repairs. Financial resilience doesn’t just mean having lots of money stashed away, but rather having ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
One Weapon China Is Reluctant to Deploy Against Tariffs: A Weaker Currency
The last time Trump hit China with tariffs, Beijing devalued the yuan, blunting the impact. This time, Xi Jinping has signaled the country should defend its currency.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18 -
U.S. to Deploy ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default on Jan. 21
Janet L. Yellen, the outgoing Treasury secretary, urged lawmakers to raise the debt limit and protect the full faith and credit of the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge
Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Democrats grill Trump budget pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s pick for budget chief faces fire in hearing Democrats grilled Russell ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
5 Budgeting Apps to Help You Save Money
Looking to start a personal budget or save come cash? Here are a few smartphone apps that can help you penny-pinch your way to financial peace of mind.Wired - Jan. 15 -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
China Officials Discuss Option of TikTok Sale to Elon Musk
Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal for TikTok’s U.S. operations with the owner of X.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 National Guard members to California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Sunday that he increased California National Guard personnel to combat the Los Angeles wildfires. In a statement, Newsom said he was adding 1,000 more ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Canada deploying 60 firefighters to help with California blazes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday he was deploying 60 firefighters to California to help with the wildfires. In a post on the social platform X, Trudeau said Canada was ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in ...Wired - Jan. 10 -
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Why Elon Musk had to drop his ‘DOGE’ pledge to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget
We told you he would months ago, when he made the promise.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news Californians: have ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Elon Musk says DOGE probably won't find $2 trillion in federal budget cuts
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Wednesday that his budget-cutting effort on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump would most likely not find $2 trillion in savings, backtracking on a goal he set ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Biden says he is deploying federal resources to California amid wildfires
President Biden received a fire briefing in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday before returning to Washington, D.C. He said he is deploying federal resources to the region. CBS News chief White ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6
