Kyle Nowak

💻 Much like their AI forebears, quantum computers are slowly making the jump from science fiction to reality.

📝 The US fertility rate fell to an all-time low of ~1.6 children per woman in 2024, according to new CDC data published late last week.

“The deeper the truth in a creative work, the longer it will live.”

–Sir Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977)

❓ Our question to you: In general, how do you feel about Trump’s new AI Action Plan?

📝 Uncle Sam has appointments with basically every major economic indicator over the next several days, with new data set to shed more light on the country’s economic health.

“Comparison is the death of true self-contentment”

–John Powell (1925-2009)

The spring homebuying season usually heats up fast. This year? Lukewarm at best. 

Existing home sales dragged in June, as buyers remained comfortable staying on the sidelines, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors.

🤖 On Wednesday, President Trump unveiled a sweeping new AI Action Plan aimed at ensuring America’s “global dominance” in artificial intelligence.

“A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of their opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of their difficulties.”

–Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)

❓ Our question to you: Which of the following best describes your opinion about the congressional redistricting process in America?

In a long-awaited advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said countries around the world are legally required to battle climate change and cut emissions.

“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

This week, Texas Republicans began a special legislative session aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional maps in a way that creates up to five new winnable House seats for GOP lawmakers, drawing a pledge from CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to do the same.

“Motivation gets you going and habit gets you there.”

–Hilary "Zig" Ziglar (1926-2012)

❓ Our question to you: In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Trump has done as President thus far?

Rejoice, small-talk haters: silence could become the preferred option in Uber rides if the ride-hailing giant has its way. Uber late last week announced plans to launch its own fleet of autonomous taxis through a new partnership with EV-maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle (AV) startup Nuro.

🥩 It’s prime grilling season, and beef prices are wafting up like smoke off a sleek Weber three-burner. For the first time in recorded US history, the average price of ground beef has crossed the $6/lb mark, representing a 12% increase from one year ago, according to new federal data from June.

“Whoever is happy will make others happy too.”

–Anne Frank (1929-1945)

❓ Our question to you: In your opinion, what should be the general legal age of adulthood?