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Is it time for the Royals to lock up Maikel Garcia to a contract extension?David Lesky (Publisher - Inside the Crown/@DBLesky), Les Norman (Former Royals OF/Author - Teaching the Tools of Hitting) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss the pros and cons to signing Maikel Garcia long term, plus…- Has Maikel Garcia proven himself worthy of an extension?- Garcia is what longterm?- What's the Royals record need to be to sell? Buy?- The Royals vs. the New York Blogger.- How much better is Salvy with rest?- Salvy's numbers are what at the end of the year?- Will we see Cole Ragans again this year?- Rays selling for $1.7B means what for the Royals?

Breaking News! the Tampa Bay Rays are in advanced talks to sell for $1.7B to a Jacksonville Developer. Are you surprised about the price? Travis opens a couple pack of Baseball Cards, as you know it's one of his favorite things to do. Producer Emily has her topics ready for another edition of FACT or CAP and Do you think the Pacers can force a game 7? and LeBron James says that the Ring Culture changed the way we talk about hoops. Do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shashank Sripada merges institutional rigor with systemic change. After managing $7B+ in assets and advising the White House, he co-founded Gaia to prove decentralized models can scale equitably. Gaia aims to empower anyone—from individual knowledge workers to domain experts—to build, launch, scale, and monetize their own AI agents. Why you should listen Gaia aims to empower anyone—from individual knowledge workers to domain experts—to build, launch, scale, and monetize their own AI agents. Each agent runs as a Gaia “node,” a lightweight, sandboxed runtime powered by technologies like WasmEdge, fine‑tuned open‑source LLMs, embedding models, vector databases, prompt management, a plugin system, and open APIs. This stack can be deployed anywhere (personal devices, cloud, edge), enabling agents that reflect the creator's own style, knowledge, values, and expertise. Unlike closed‑box SaaS solutions (e.g., GPT‑4), Gaia nodes enable deep customization via fine‑tuning, RAG‑enhanced prompts, schema‑enforced outputs, and domain‑specific knowledge embeddings. This reduces hallucinations, cuts costs, and maintains data privacy. Users can build agents that speak and think like them, tailored to specific domains—far beyond generic LLM capabilities—and can interconnect to ingest external tools, memory systems, or APIs seamlessly. Supporting links Stabull Finance Gaia Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.   This video is brought to you in partnership with Stabull Finance https://stabull.finance, the #stablecoin #DEX on #Ethereum and #Polygon that allows a growing number of fiat-backed stablecoins to be swapped against each other, liquidity pools, and a liquidity mining program. Make your first swap at https://app.stabull.finance or add liquidity at https://app.stabull.finance/pools

JUNE 10 HEADLINESBitcoin Core devs merge controversial OP_RETURN policy change into planned October releaseUS Senate might pass the “GENIUS” stablecoin bill this Wednesday which could redefine how stablecoins are issued, regulated, and backedNasdaq-listed fintech Netcapital acquires crypto native protocol Mixie93 of the top 100 wallets on Pump. fun are botsCrypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banksQUICK HITSNew report claims Guggenheim will use Ripple's XRP Ledger to offer tokenized commercial paper in RWA move.SharpLink Gaming recently raised $425M in a private round led by Consensys.Polymarket bettors are 98% sure that the Fed will sit flat on interest rates in June 18.Last week, SKALE Network announced their FAIR AI chain, the first MEV-resistant Layer 1 blockchain built for the age of AI and high-performance finance.Crypto funds saw record $7B inflows in May as institutional investors are making more investments into digital assets.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Some rain has fallen in parts of Victoria, and among those celebrating were these kids (pictured).However, one Victoria farmer says: "‘I won't get excited until my hair is wet': This weekend is make or break for farmers";Podcast: "Mining in the deep blue";"In one awful decision, Albanese has revealed his do-nothing plan";"A carbon tax and some key policy challenges";"UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern' at the state of the Great Barrier Reef";"The slippery question of how to define a wetland";"Gulf Coast Communities Take on Insurers Backing Trump-Approved Fossil Fuel Facilities";"DOE Axes $3.7B in Clean Energy Grants—Is America's Net Zero Future in Jeopardy?";"Trump​ Is Going to Raise Your Insurance Premiums";"‘Fast running out of time to turn the tide': Australia at sea in vast marine heatwave";"Some Hopeful News About the Future of the World's Corals";"Colorado River Basin Aquifers Are Declining Even More Steeply Than the River, New Research Shows".

The gang goes over May production updates from major public miners. Plus, how many bitcoin treasury companies is too many?FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin and Matt talk about May mining production numbers from major players like CleanSpark, Riot, and Marathon; the explosive growth of corporate Bitcoin treasury companies following MicroStrategy's playbook; and CoreWeave's $7 billion deal with Applied Digital. Plus, for this week's cry corner, silver just hit a 13-year high, but it's still only up 5% in those 13 years…Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash price currently around $52 per petahash/day• CleanSpark mined 694 BTC in May at 45.6 EH/s• Riot sold 500 BTC for $51M operational costs• Marathon holds almost 50,000 Bitcoin treasury• Applied Digital signed $7B, 15-year AI deal• Silver hit $36, highest since February 2012Timestamps:00:00 Start01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:16 Monthly Production Figures16:55 Fractal Bitcoin17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement24:16 Saylor's copycats fall behind30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher37:43 Circle IPO

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Today we are replaying my conversation with Robbie Cannon. Robbie founded Horizon Investments in 1999 and grew the company to $7B in AUM before selling in 2021. Today, he takes us on a tour of the asset management industry.  We cover many fascinating topics, such as the industry's evolution over 25 years, the blurring of lines between wealth and asset management, oligopolies in finance, the impact of private equity, the role of technology and AI, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Robbie Cannon. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:06) Evolution of Wealth and Asset Management (00:04:18) Blurred Lines in Financial Services (00:14:18) Private Equity and Financial Advisors (00:17:05) Robo Advisors and Technological Integration (00:26:07) Evaluating Compatibility and Money in Motion (00:27:06) Peer Collaboration and Industry Insights (00:29:05) Strategic Asset Allocation for 2024 (00:29:46) Challenges for Emerging Managers (00:32:16) AI in Asset Management (00:45:27) Digital Solutions and Future Trends (00:49:36) The Evolution of Financial Advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday so we're breaking down the biggest stories of the week that impacted YOU. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Abby Church, city hall reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to talk about the drama surrounding Mayor Whitmire's budget passing, the extension of the state's takeover of HISD, big takeaways from the 89th State Legislature, and some big career news for Evan!  Stories we talked about on today's show:  ⁠High-tension Houston City Council meeting ends with greenlight of Mayor John Whitmire's $7B budget⁠ ⁠Whitmire supports Texas bill that would reverse some Houston pension reforms, alarming experts⁠ ⁠Chris Newport, Houston Mayor John Whitmire's chief of staff, to leave administration⁠ ⁠Houston ISD takeover by state will continue through 2027, TEA announces⁠ ⁠Key bills that passed and failed in the Texas Legislature⁠ ⁠Will Housing in Houston Ever Be Affordable Again?⁠ ⁠Evan Mintz named Houston Chronicle editor of Opinion and Community Engagement⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this June 6th episode: ⁠Comicpalooza⁠ ⁠Arts District Houston⁠ ⁠Visit Port Aransas⁠ ⁠Contemporary Arts Museum Houston⁠ ⁠Downtown Houston+⁠ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter ⁠Hey Houston⁠  Follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠ @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have ⁠feedback or a show idea⁠? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? ⁠Let's Talk!⁠ Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin and Matt talk about May mining production numbers from major players like CleanSpark, Riot, and Marathon; the explosive growth of corporate Bitcoin treasury companies following MicroStrategy's playbook; and CoreWeave's $7 billion deal with Applied Digital. Plus, for this week's cry corner, silver just hit a 13-year high, but it's still only up 5% in those 13 years… Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash price currently around $52 per petahash/day • CleanSpark mined 694 BTC in May at 45.6 EH/s • Riot sold 500 BTC for $51M operational costs • Marathon holds almost 50,000 Bitcoin treasury • Applied Digital signed $7B, 15-year AI deal • Silver hit $36, highest since February 2012 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:08 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:16 Monthly Production Figures 16:55 Fractal Bitcoin 17:30 The Bitcoin Treasury Movement 24:16 Saylor's copycats fall behind 30:03 Applied Digital and CoreWeave 33:27 Cry Corner - Silver rips higher 37:43 Circle IPO

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California got nearly $7B from feds for high-speed rail — but never laid any track, bombshell report shows Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we're breaking down Anthropic CEO's brutally honest take on AI wiping out white-collar jobs (spoiler: he's not sugar-coating it), debate whether everyone should panic-pivot into AI engineering, and we also cover OpenAI's latest attempt at world domination through login integration. Plus: KFC invests $1.7B and Copenhagen is declared the world's happiest city. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

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This week on The Snake Pit, Marcus is joined by one of the most legendary tag teams of all-time...Ax and Smash of Demolition! Topics include the Demolition concept, working with The British Bulldogs, WrestleMania 4, Mr. Fuji, Andre The Giant, Crush joining the team, and much more!   Demolition's upcoming appearances: All-Star Wrestling - Beckley, WV, June 7th - https://www.facebook.com/allstarwrestlingwv/ 80s Wrestling Con - Gatineau, Quebec, June 14th - https://80swrestlingcon.com/ National Wrestling HOF - Waterloo, Iowa, July 17th - 20th - https://www.facebook.com/events/622669200787330/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D ISPW Wrestling - Wildwood, NJ, July 29th - https://ispwwrestling.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKhm8VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEa2Z5Z0k1MGRPTVlyaDFKAR4KSJlqHIRtvvSWnISD5MBo0bvxU1vwf-BOVbHfbcG0IktGvJzuEYm7O5odmw_aem_Tj9osFj1KpfxN1y3Oe1Utg The Gathering VI - Charlotte, NC, July 30th - Aug. 3rd - https://tmartpromotions.com/ WrestleCade - Winston-Salem, NC, November 28th - 30th - https://www.wrestlecade.com/guests   Thanks to our sponsor! BlueChew- Try your first month of BlueChew FREE with code SNAKE at http://BlueChew.com   FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to http://AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts.

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, answers some tough questions with a variety of topics relevant to the market today.In today's episode of Mammoth May, we talk about:Hunting early-stage gems at Dragonfly while giants like Nakamoto raise $710M for passive BTC exposureWhat Brian Armstrong understood to take Coinbase to the S&P 500Whether Robinhood can outmaneuver Solana (or vice versa)How Haseeb would respond to Hyperliquid's $6.7B open interest if he were CZLasting insights from Balaji that still shape his life todayThe Rollup---Newton is the trust layer for autonomous finance. Smart. Secure. Verifiable. Built for a future where AI agents replace apps and interfaces. Learn more here: https://www.magicnewton.com/----Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Welcome to episode 63 of Shack Together! We're joined by special guest David Craddock to discuss his review of DOOM: The Dark Ages, who shares insights from his extensive time with the entry's new parry mechanics and combat mechanics. Afterward, we dive into everyone's favorite "DOOM: The Darth Plagueis" segment, where we compare and contrast the lore between DOOM and Star Wars universes, from ancient civilizations and powerful artifacts to legendary warriors and dimensional portals. In Story Time, we cover the crew's most recent PAX East previews including Shadow Labyrinth's Metroidvania-meets-Pac-Man approach and FBC: Firebreak's return to the Bureau of Control. Industry news brings significant developments with Take-Two's optimism for Nintendo Switch 2, Microsoft's 3% workforce reduction, and Sony's $1.7 billion share buyback program. We also discuss Palworld's monster glider removal and Epic Games' official Fortnite iOS submission. And that's all for today's show! Thanks as always for listening and enjoy!   Timestamps 00:01:09 NBA Playoffs Update   00:04:02 It's Shack Together!   00:04:42 David's Games: Doom: The Dark Ages, WWE 2K25   00:34:21 Joe's Games: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Fragpunk   00:42:47 Asif's Games: DOOM: The Dark Ages, Blue Prince, F-Zero 99   00:49:47 Doom: The Darth Plageuis   01:06:13 Story Time!   01:06:18 Previews: Tony Hawk 3+4, Shadow Lbyrinth, Hank: Drowning on Dry Land, Patapon 1+2, Battle Train, God Save Birmingham, FBC: Firebreak, Gex Trilogy   01:27:04 Reviews: DOOM: The Dark Ages, The Midnight Walk, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Deedlee Doo! Carkour!   01:37:24 News: Mafia: The Old Country Release Date, Palword Concessions to Nintendo, NTDOY Sales Forecast, Bam Margera in THPS3+4, Fortnite Submitted to iOS   01:43:38 Industry News: Twitter AI, TTWO Q4 Earnings, Microsoft Layoffs, Super Mario World, Sony Supply Chain out of China, Sony Share Buyback   02:02:15 Community Notes     Articles mentioned in this episode DOOM: The Dark Ages review Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 preview Shadow Labyrinth PAX East preview FBC: Firebreak hands-on preview Bam Margera confirmed for THPS 3+4 Palworld removes monster glider mechanics Take-Two CEO on Nintendo Switch 2 Microsoft laying off 3% of workers Sony announces $1.7B share buyback Epic Games submits Fortnite to Apple

A report from Senator Bernie Sanders found that Trump officials cut $2.7B in NIH funding in the first three months of 2025, including a 31 percent cut to cancer research.

Erik and Kyle return to their old pal Steven Moffat for a pair of stories smack in the middle of the muddy series 7B, "The Snowmen" the only mid-series Christmas special, and "The Bells of Saint John" which officially introduced Clara Oswald Prime. Do these stories work? Do we like them? Why is Clara the best and people need to accept it?

Joe Fairless, Co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, manages 2.7B dollars in apt communities, founder of the longest-running daily real estate podcast, and has a mantra live to give. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The key to successfully shift from active to passive wealth is to leverage partnership. Find the right partners that are doing the things that can help you create and grow your wealth. 2. Rethinking time and money starts with how you value your time as much or more than you value your money. You will then be able to flip the script on your processes and be more focused on passive income. 3. Time is the most precious resource we have and as we are actively building our business, it is important to be mindful of the time we are investing into and to also have something working on the side to help us create passive income while were building the active income. Multifamily Investment Firm - Ashcroft Capital Sponsors Northwest Registered Agent - Protect your privacy, build your brand, and set up your business in just 10 clicks in 10 minutes. Visit NorthwestRegisteredAgent.com/fire and start building something amazing. ThriveTime Show - Become the next success story, schedule a free consultation and request tickets to join Football Star, Tim Tebow and President Trump's Son, Eric Trump at Clay Clark's next business conference today at - ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

Shares of AMD Inc. (AMD) rise after a top and bottom-line beat in its 1Q earnings report. George Tsilis joins Caroline Woods with immediate reaction to the release. Ahead of the report, George says AMD's bar was set low with shares down nearly 20% already in 2025. AMD's 2Q revenue guidance range of $7.1B-$7.7B topped Street estimates of $7.2B, and its 1Q Data Center revenue also exceeded analyst expectations. George says investors will be looking for any commentary around tariffs, international markets and any new A.I. products.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

From Utilities to Venture Capital: A Career at the Crossroads of InnovationMatt's career began in the energy sector during a pivotal time of deregulation in California. This early exposure to innovation within legacy industries laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit: helping large corporations and startups work together to drive transformative change. After 15 years in VC, a stint as an entrepreneur, and a move into corporate venture capital, Matt now leads Syensqo Ventures, a fund backed by one of the world's largest materials science companies.What is Syensqo Ventures?Spun off from Solvay in 2024, Syensqo is a €7B global materials company focused on high-performance, sustainable solutions. Its venture arm—an €80M evergreen fund—invests globally in startups developing advanced materials, often at the intersection of mobility, circularity, bio-based products, and AI-powered materials discovery.Corporate VC with a Strategic EdgeUnlike traditional VCs, Syensqo Ventures looks for strategic alignment. Startups that can benefit from Syensqo's deep material science expertise, infrastructure, or supply chain are most likely to receive investment. “I want to know what Syensqo can do to help accelerate your business,” says Matt.When to Approach Syensqo VenturesThe team invests early—typically at seed or Series A stages—when startups are still figuring out product-market fit and need help with technical validation, de-risking, or market entry. With six team members across the US, Europe, and Asia, they invest globally and often co-invest with financial VCs. They can lead rounds if needed, with typical check sizes ranging from €250K to €3M, and reserves for follow-ons.Key Focus AreasBiomaterials: As demand grows for sustainable consumer products, bio-based inputs are becoming more relevant.Composites & Circular Design: Syensqo is prioritizing innovations that enable lightweight, recyclable, and high-performance materials for aviation, automotive, and consumer goods.AI & Materials Discovery: While AI is lowering the cost of discovery, commercialization still requires partnerships, manufacturing, and distribution—areas where corporates play a key role.Corporate Innovation Isn't a Solo GameMatt emphasizes that innovation doesn't belong solely to startups or corporates—it's a shared journey. Syensqo runs internal R&D, collaborates with universities, and co-develops products with startups. "There's no frontier—just partnerships that accelerate solutions."Circularity by Design: From Targets to ImplementationSyensqo publicly reports on circular sales, using a metric developed with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. This isn't just marketing—it's part of how the company defines and measures sustainability goals across its value chains. For startups, this signals a strong alignment in building products that are recyclable, bio-based, or reduce environmental impact.Regional Insights & Global AmbitionsWhile the team sees startups following similar patterns globally, they tailor their approach by region—with specific networks in Europe, North America, and Asia. They're active co-investors in funds like Sofinnova and IndieBio, particularly in the biotech and advanced materials space.Learn More about Syensqo VenturesWebsite: Syensqo VenturesLinkedIn: Matt Jones – SyensqoCompany LinkedIn: Syensqo Be sure to follow Sesamers on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X for more cool stories from the people we catch during the best Tech events!

Send us a textWelcome to IoT Coffee Talk #247 where we have a chat about all things #IoT over a cup of coffee or two with some of the industry's leading business minds, thought leaders and technologists in a totally unscripted, organic format. Thanks for joining us. Sit back with a cup of Joe and enjoy the morning banter.This week, Kris Watson, Stephanie, Pete, Tom, Olivier, Bill, Debbie, Bill, Rob, and Leonard jump on Web3 to talk about: 

1. NotebookLM Türkçe podcast geldi2. Higgsfield meşhur film sahneleri seti geldi. OpenAI görüntü oluşturucu artık Higgsfield'da, çekimlerinizi 30'dan fazla Viral Stil Ön Ayarı, Ghibli, Pixar ve daha fazlasıyla yeniden şekillendirebilirsiniz3. Başkan Trump, yapay zeka eğitimini anaokulundan itibaren ABD okul sistemine iten bir icra kararı imzaladı. Emir, federal kurumları yapay zeka odaklı müfredatları desteklemeye, öğretmenleri eğitmeye ve K-12'den işgücüne kadar yeni öğrenme yolları kurmaya yönlendiriyor.4. Musk, bir milyon GPU'lu Colossus 2 süper bilgisayarı için 25 milyar dolar toplamayı hedefliyor5. Xiaomi, Pekin, Changping'de tam otomatik bir fabrika kurdu. Üretim çalışanları olmadan 7/24 çalışıyor, her saniye bir akıllı telefon monte etmek için Yapay Zeka ve robotik kullanıyor. Fabrika karanlıkta çalışıyor - sadece bakım personeli mevcut ve yılda 10 milyona kadar telefon üretebiliyor. 6. QWEN 3 geldi. Üstünlükleri:a) Hibrit Düşünme Modub) Geniş Model Yelpazesi ve Verimlilikc) Gelişmiş Mantık Yürütme ve Performansd) Uzun Bağlam Penceresie) Çok Dilli ve Çok Modlu Yetkinlikf) Açık Kaynak ve Erişilebilirlikg) Ekosistem Desteği ve Koordinasyonh) Gelişmiş Eğitim Süreci7. Grok 3.5 geliyor8. Deepseek R2 geliyor. O arada DeepSeek-Prover-V2-671B duyuruldu. 9. GTP 4o'nun yalaka modu kapatıldı10. Google DeepMind, Music AI Sandbox'ta yeni yükseltmeler yayınladı, profesyonel müzisyenler için yeni yaratım ve düzenleme özelliklerinin yanında yeni Lyria 2 müzik nesil modelini tanıttı11. Londra'daki David Game College, Eylül 2024'te İngiltere'nin ilk “öğretmensiz” sınıfını başlattı. 12. İranlı bir matematik dehası olan hamid naderiyeganeh, sadece matematik formülleri ve denklemleri kullanarak çarpıcı sanat eserleri yaratıyor. Boya yok. Photoshop yok. Sadece saf sayılar. 13. Chat GPT ve Copilot'tan sonra PErplexity de whatsapp eklentisi yayınladı. MEH!14. Yapay zekanın babası Geofrey Hinton, iyi ki 77 yaşındayım, AI dünyayı yok etmeden ölürüm dedi. Ayrıca Open AI kar değil fayda gütmeli de dedi. Musk hemen alıntıladı.#yapayzeka #bilgiteknolojileri #gelecek 15. Xiaomi yeni bir oyuncu olarak açık kaynak kodlu pazara girdi Ve sıfırdan akıl yürütme için eğitilmiş bir 7B modeli olan MiMo'yu bıraktı.16. Bill Gates: "Yapay zekadaki gelişmeler sayesinde artık insanlara ihtiyaç kalmayacak." "Hala insanlara ihtiyacımız olacak mı? "Çoğu şey için değil. Biz karar vereceğiz."17. Çin yapay zeka yarışında arayı kapatıyor: Huawei'nin son Ascend 910D'si şaşırtıyor! Huawei'nin Ascend 910D'siyle Çin beklenenden daha hızlı yetişiyor. H100'ün performansının yaklaşık %75'ine sahip olduğu söyleniyor. 18. AI sandığımızdan da önemli: Cumhuriyetçi Yahudi oalisyonu Başkanı Norm Coleman: Biz Yahudiler evrenin efendisiyiz. Bizde Altman ve OpenAI var. Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin var. Ancak Z kuşağının çoğunun İsrail hakkındaki düşünceleri olumsuz. Dijital savaşı kaybediyoruz.19. Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri, yasalarını yazmasına ve güncellemesine yardımcı olmak için Yapay Zeka'yı kullanacağını duyurdu ve bunu yapan ilk ülke haline getirdi. BAE, Düzenleyici İstihbarat Dairesi adında yeni bir hükümet kurumu kurdu. 20. Neden ısrarla higgsfiled diyoruz: Ürününüzde Higgsfield'ı kullanarak, 360° yörünge kullanan basit ürün dönüşlerinden tam reklam tarzı çekimlere kadar her türlü sinematik hareketi üretebilirsiniz.21. Rumway Gen-4 Referanslarını tüm ücretli planlara sundu. Artık herkes tutarlı karakterler, konumlar ve daha fazlasını üretebilir. 22. Google durmuyor, Tiny Lessons dil platformunu açtı.https://labs.google/lll/en23. Youtube videolarımıza AI sorgulama imkanı geliyor.#notebooklm #yapayzeka #bilgiteknolojileri

Since 2020, financial institutions have faced a perfect storm – rising funding costs, increased delinquencies, and now, a dramatic surge in sophisticated fraud attacks. We're joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by two experts from TransUnion who are at the forefront of understanding and combating these threats: Joshua Turnbull, VP of Card and Banking Strategy, and Craig LaChapelle, VP of Market Development. They'll share insights on why fraud losses are becoming more painful in today's high-cost environment, how fraudsters have adapted their strategies post-pandemic, and most importantly, how financial institutions can build resilience against these evolving threats. Whether you're concerned about the 37% increase in synthetic identities, the fact that 30% of online applications now come from bots, or the alarming spike in early default rates, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to protect your institution and customers. This episode is sponsored by TransUnion. As part of a global information and insights company, the TransUnion Card and Banking business supports over 5,000 financial institutions in the US — from the largest card issuers and retail banks to community-based institutions and technology-driven card issuers. TransUnion has a world class identity spine – spanning consumer identity and behavior, email, device and calling data – that is recognized as a leader by analysts and trusted by the largest banks to enable their fraud strategies. https://www.transunion.com/extracreditpod?atvy=%7B%22264995%22%3A%22Experience+B%22%7D

Dave Erfle - Money Rotation Into Gold Juniors, M&A, and Silver's Setup   In this KE Report interview, Dave Erfle, founder and editor of Junior Miner Junky, joins us to explore the recent rotation from senior gold producers to juniors, what it means for the broader bull market, and how M&A and fund flows are shaping the precious metals narrative. Dave breaks down key technical signals, fund positioning, and stock-specific strategies to help investors position ahead of the next phase.   As gold consolidates near all-time highs and generalist money trickles in, Dave shares what separates the outperformers from the laggards, and where smart capital is going next.   Key discussion points: Sector rotation underway: Juniors are gaining traction, especially as early investors take profits from majors and royalty names. ETF fund flows diverging: GLD sees ~$7B in inflows YTD while GDX sees ~$3B in outflows. M&A returns to early-stage assets: Lumina Gold's acquisition and other recent deals show growing interest in de-risked development-stage projects. Where to look next: Dave outlines the sweet spot - fully financed, late-stage developers nearing production or takeover - while cautioning on dilution risks and poor share structures in early-stage juniors. Silver stock selectivity: A small basket of well-funded, high-grade, tight-structure silver juniors is beginning to move, especially those with strong U.S. listings and institutional visibility.   Click here to visit the Junior Miner Junky website to learn more about Dave's investment letter. 

The Washington Commanders and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced they have come to an agreement on a $3.7B deal to build a new stadium in the space currently occupied by the old RFK stadium that was home to the Washington Commanders until 1998. There are many details still to be agreed upon, especially the approval of the DC City Council, but this is all but a done deal. Nathan and Stoner have all the details and their reaction to this massive news right here on Ref The District!

A week after OpenAI's o3/o4-mini volleyed with Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash, I sat down with Arvind Jain— ex-Google search luminary, Rubrik co-founder, and now CEO of Glean —just as his company released its agentic reasoning platform and swirled with rumors of a new round at a $7 billion valuation. We open on that whirlwind: why the model race is accelerating, why enterprises still gravitate to closed models, and when open-source variants finally take over. Arvind argues that LLMs should “fade into the background,” leaving application builders to pick the right engine for each task.From there, we trace Glean's three-act arc—enterprise search powered by transformers (2019), retrieval-augmented chat the moment ChatGPT hit, and now agents that have already logged 50 million real actions inside Glean enterprise customers. Arvind lifts the hood on permission-aware ranking, tool-use orchestration, and the routing layer that swaps Gemini for GPT on the fly. Along the way, he answers the hard questions: Do agents really double efficiency? Where's the moat when every startup promises the same? Why are humans still in the review loop, and for how long?The conversation crescendos with a vision of work where every employee is flanked by a team of proactive AI coworkers—all drawing from a horizontal knowledge layer that knows the firm's language better than any newcomer. If you want to know what's actually working with AI in the enterprise, how to build agents that deliver ROI, and what the next era of work will look like, this episode is packed with specifics, technical insights, and bold predictions from one of the sharpest minds in the space.GleanWebsite - https://www.glean.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/gleanaiArvind Jain LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jain-arvindX/Twitter - https://x.com/jainarvindFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro & Glean's $7B valuation rumor (02:01) The AI model explosion: open vs. closed in the enterprise (06:19) Why enterprises choose open source AI (and when) (10:33) The agent era: what are AI agents and why now? (12:41) Automating business processes: real-world agent use cases (16:46) Are we there yet? The reality of AI agents in 2025 (19:24) Glean's origin story: reinventing enterprise search (26:38) Glean agents: from apps to agentic platforms (31:22) Horizontal vs. vertical: Glean's strategic platform choice (34:14) How Glean's enterprise search works (39:34) Staying LLM-agnostic: integrating new AI models (42:11) The architecture of Glean agents: tool use and beyond (43:50) Data flywheels and personalization in Glean (47:06) Moats, competition, and the future of work with AI agents

It's spring which means that termites are swarming. This episode covers common termites that can be associated with structures: native subterranean termites, formosan subterranean termites, and drywood termites.AgriLife Publications on termites can be found here:https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/termite?c__results_layout_state=%7B%22page_number%22%3A1%2C%22refinements%22%3A%5B%7B%22nameOrId%22%3A%22Product_Type__c%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22DistinctValue%22%2C%22attributeType%22%3A%22Custom%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Publications%22%5D%7D%5D%7DLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

Today's Headlines: Senator Chris Van Hollen revealed new details about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's transfer to a better prison in El Salvador and criticized the Trump administration's misleading photo edits suggesting gang ties. Meanwhile, California sued the administration over sweeping tariffs, and immigration issues escalated—U.S. citizens and refugees are being wrongfully detained or ordered to leave the country, including a New Mexico teen and a Connecticut doctor. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while also agreeing to hear a case on Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship. Trump is also pushing to reclassify 50,000 federal workers under Schedule F, making them easier to fire, and is seizing control of Penn Station's $7B renovation. On trade, no deals have been finalized despite meetings with global partners, casting doubt on the administration's rushed timeline. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia described being ‘traumatized' at CECOT, has been moved to different detention center Yahoo: Trump Posts Photoshopped Image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Knuckle Tattoos With Disputed ‘MS-13' Interpretation Miami Herald: Despite refugee status in the U.S., young Venezuelan was deported to Salvadoran prison  AZPM: U.S. citizen in Arizona detained by immigration officials for 10 days - AZPM  NBC News: American doctor receives email from immigration officials telling her to leave the country immediately NY Times: Trump Administration Asks Justices to Reject A.C.L.U. Request to Pause Deportations SCOTUS Blog: Justices will hear arguments on Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship AP News: Trump moves to invoke Schedule F to make it easier to fire some federal workers NBC News: Trump faces imposing timeline to broker 75 trade deals in less than 90 days CBS News: Trump administration taking control of Penn Station renovation  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clean Wisconsin has been keeping track of the many attacks on bedrock environmental safeguards being carried out by the Trump Administration. Dozens of rules and regulations that protect our air, water, land, endangered species and more are being targeted. With so much happening in such a short time, how do you know what's important, what's just a lot of bluster, and what's even legal?  Host: Amy Barrilleaux Guest: Brett Korte, Clean Wisconsin attorney Resources for You: Running list of attacks on environmental safeguards 1/20 Freeze All In-Progress Standards  EO - Freezes in-progress climate, clean air, clean water (including proposed limits on PFAS in industrial wastewater) and consumer protections. 1/20 Energy Emergency Declaration EO - Authorizes federal government to expedite permitting and approval of fossil fuel, infrastructure, and mining projects and circumvent Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act requirements. 1/20 Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement EO - Reverses the US' international commitment to tackling climate change and reducing pollution. 1/20 Revokes Biden Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice Executive Actions EO -  Reverses U.S. commitment to fight climate change and its impacts, and protect overburdened communities. 1/20 Attacks on Clean Car Standards EO -  to stop clean car standards that required automakers to reduce tailpipe pollution from vehicles beginning in 2027. 1/20 Resumes LNG Permitting EO - Expedites Liquid Natural Gas export terminal approval over analysis finding exports raise energy costs for consumers. Attacks Climate and Clean Energy Investments from IRA and BIL EO - Freezes unspent funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and directs agencies to reassess. 1/20 Attacks NEPA Protections EO - Rescinds order requiring White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to assess environmental and community impacts and allow community input into federal infrastructure projects. 1/21 Expands Offshore Oil Drilling EO - Reopens U.S. coastlines to offshore drilling. 1/21 Terminate American Climate Corps EO - Ends all programs of the American Climate Corps, which created thousands of jobs combatting climate change and protecting and restoring public lands. 1/21 Freezes New Wind Energy Leases EO - Withdraws wind energy leasing from U.S. waters and federal lands. 1/21 Open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and other Alaska Lands for Drilling EO - Reopens sensitive federal lands and waters in Alaska to drilling. 1/28 EPA's Science Advisory Panel Members Fired Memorandum - Acting EPA administrator James Payne dismisses members of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and Science Advisory Board, which provides independent expertise to the agency on air quality standards and sources of air pollution. 1/28 EPA Suspends Solar For All Grants Memorandum - The EPA halted $7 billion in contractually obligated grants for Solar For All, an Inflation Reduction Act program that delivers clean energy and lower prices to vulnerable communities 1/31 Trump administration scrubs "climate change" from federal websites Memorandum - Mentions of climate change have been removed from federal websites such the Department of Agriculture, which includes the Forest Service and climate-smart agriculture programs, and the EPA. 2/3 Trump requires removal 10 existing rules for every new rule EO - The order requires that when an agency finalizes a new regulation or guidance they identify 10 existing rules to be cut. 2/3 Interior secretary weakens public lands protections in favor of fossil fuel development Sec Order - After Trump's "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, Interior Secretary Burgum ordered the reinstatement of fossil fuel leases, opened more land for drilling, and issued orders weakening protections of public lands, national monuments and endangered species, and overturned advanced clean energy and climate mitigation strategies. 2/5 Energy secretary announces review of appliance efficiency standards Sec Order - Energy Secretary Wright ordered a review of appliance standards following Trump's Day One order attacking rules improving the efficiency of household appliances such as toilets, showerheads, and lightbulbs as part of a secretarial order intended to increase the extraction and use of fossil fuels. 2/5 Army Corps of Engineers halts approval of renewables Guidance via DOD - The Army Corps of Engineers singled out 168 projects – those that focused on renewable energy projects – out of about 11,000 pending permits for projects on private land. Though the hold was lifted, it was not immediately clear if permitting had resumed. 2/6 Transportation Department orders freeze of EV charging infrastructure program Memorandum - A Transportation Department memo ordered the suspension of $5 billion in federal funding, authorized by Congress under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, for states to build electric vehicle chargers. 2/11 SEC starts process to kill climate disclosure rule Memorandum - The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission paused the government's legal defense of a rule requiring companies to identify the impact of their business on climate in regulatory findings. The rule was challenged in court by 19 Republican state attorneys general and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's Liberty Energy, among others. 2/14 EPA fires hundreds of staff Memorandum - The Trump administration's relentless assault on science and career expertise at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continued today with the firing of almost 400 staff who had ‘probationary' status. 2/14 DOE issues the first LNG export authorization under new Trump administration DOE Secretary Wright issued an export authorization for the Commonwealth LNG project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, despite a 2024 DOE report finding that unfettered LNG exports increase energy bills and climate pollution. 2/18 Trump issues order stripping independent agencies of independence EO - Trump signed an executive order stripping independent regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of their independence, moving them to submit proposed rules and final regulations for review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and granting the attorney general exclusive authority over legal interpretations of rules. The order is likely to be challenged as Congress created these agencies specifically to be insulated from White House interference. 2/19 Zeldin recommends striking endangerment finding Memorandum - After Trump's "Unleashing American Energy" executive order, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has told the White House he would recommend rescinding the bedrock justification defining six climate pollutants – carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride – as air pollution to be regulated by the Clean Air Act. 2/19 Trump administration moves to rescind all CEQ regulatory authority Rulemaking - The Trump administration has moved to rescind the Council on Environmental Quality's role in crafting and implementing environmental regulations, revoking all CEQ orders since 1977 that shape how federal agencies comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which requires the government to consider and disclose environmental impacts of its actions. 2/19 Trump directs agencies to make deregulation recommendations to DOGE EO - Trump issues executive order directing agencies to work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to make recommendations that will accelerate Trump's efforts to dismantle regulations across the federal government as part of his 10 out, 1 in policy. Among the protections likely to be in DOGE's crosshairs are those that keep polluters from ignoring environmental laws and protect clean air and water. 2/19 FEMA staff advised to scrub "changing climate" and other climate terms from documents Memorandum - A Federal Emergency Management Agency memo listed 10 climate-related words and phrases, including "changing climate," “climate resilience,” and “net zero," to be removed from FEMA documents. The memo comes after USDA workers were ordered to scrub mentions of climate change from websites. 2/21 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Director Placed on Administrative Leave Guidance - According to media reports, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has put the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) director on administrative leave. The GGRF is a $27 billion federal financing program that addresses the climate crisis and is injecting billions of dollars in local economic development projects to lower energy prices and reduce pollution especially in the rural, urban, and Indigenous communities most impacted by climate change and frequently left behind by mainstream finance. 2/27 Hundreds fired as layoffs begin at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Guidance - On Thursday, February 27, about 800 employees at NOAA, the agency responsible for the nation's bedrock weather, climate, fisheries, and marine research, were fired in the latest round of Trump administration-led layoffs. The layoffs could jeopardize NOAA's ability to provide life-saving severe weather forecasts, long-term climate monitoring, deep-sea research and fisheries management, and other essential research and policy. 3/10 Energy secretary says climate change a worthwhile tradeoff for growth Announcement - Speaking at the CERAWeek conference, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration sees climate change as “a side effect of building the modern world,” and pledged to “end the Biden administration's irrational, quasi-religious policies on climate change." 3/10 Zeldin, Musk Cut $1.7B in Environmental Justice Grants Guidance - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the cancellation of 400 environmental justice-related grants, in violation of a court order barring the Trump administration from freezing "equity-based" grants and contracts. 3/11 EPA eliminates environmental justice offices, staff Memorandum - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin ordered the closure of environmental justice offices at the agency's headquarters and at all 10 regional offices and eliminate all related staff positions "immediately." The reversal comes just days after the EPA reinstated environmental justice and civil rights employees put on leave in early February. 3/12 EPA Announcement to Revise "Waters of the United States" Rule Announcement - The EPA will redefine waters of the US, or WOTUS, to comply with the US Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Sackett v. EPA, which lifted Clean Water Act jurisdiction on many wetlands, Administrator Lee Zeldin said 3/14 Zeldin releases 31-rollback ‘hit list' Memorandum (announced, not in effect as of 4/10) - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to dismantle federal air quality and carbon pollution regulations, identifying 31 actions ranging from from soot standards and power plant pollution rules to the endangerment finding – the scientific and legal underpinning of the Clean Air Act. 3/14 EPA halts enforcement of pollution rules at energy facilities Memorandum - According to a leaked memo, the EPA's compliance office has halted enforcement of pollution regulations on energy facilities and barred consideration of environmental justice concerns. The memo states: "Enforcement and compliance assurance actions shall not shut down any stage of energy production (from exploration to distribution) or power generation absent an imminent and substantial threat to human health or an express statutory or regulatory requirement to the contrary.” 3/14 Trump revokes order encouraging renewables EO - Trump signed an executive order rescinding a Biden-era proclamation encouraging the development of renewable energy. Biden's order under the Defense Production Act permitted the Department of Energy to direct funds to scale up domestic production of solar and other renewable technologies. 3/17 EPA plans to eliminate science staff Memorandum - Leaked documents describe plans to lay off as many as 1,155 scientists from labs across the country. These chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists are among the experts who monitor air and water quality, cleanup of toxic waste, and more. 3/16 EPA invites waivers on mercury pollution and other hazardous pollutants Memorandum - The EPA invited coal- and oil-fired power plants to apply for exemptions to limits on mercury and other toxic pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Mercury is an extremely dangerous pollutant that causes brain damage to babies and fetuses; in addition to mercury, pollution from power plants includes hazardous chemicals that can lead to cancer, or damage to the lungs, kidneys, nervous system and cardiovascular system. 4/3 Trump administration adds "deregulation suggestion" website A new page on regulations.gov allows members of the public to submit "deregulation" ideas. The move is the latest in the Trump administration's efforts to slash public health, safety, and climate safeguards, and comes soon after the administration offered companies the opportunity to send the EPA an email if they wished to be exempted from Clean Air Act protections. 4/8 Series of four EOs to boost coal  EO - Under the four orders, Trump uses his emergency authority to allow some older coal-fired power plants set for retirement to keep producing electricity to meet rising U.S. power demand amid growth in data centers, artificial intelligence and electric cars. Trump also directed federal agencies to identify coal resources on federal lands, lift barriers to coal mining and prioritize coal leasing on U.S. lands. In a related action, Trump also signed a proclamation offering coal-fired power plants a two-year exemption from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene. 4/9 Executive Order Attacking State Climate Laws EO - Directs the U.S. Attorney General to sue or block state climate policies deemed "burdensome" to fossil fuel interests — including laws addressing climate change, ESG investing, carbon taxes, and environmental justice. 4/9 New expiration dates on existing energy rules EO - The order directs ten agencies and subagencies to assign one-year expiration dates to existing energy regulations. If they are not extended, they will expire no later than September 30, 2026, according to a White House fact sheet on the order. The order also said any new regulations should include a five-year expiration, unless they are deregulatory. That means any future regulations would only last for five years unless they are extended. 4/17 Narrow Endangered Species Act to allow for habitat destruction The Trump administration is proposing to significantly limit the Endangered Species Act's power to preserve crucial habitats by changing the definition of one word: harm. The Endangered Species Act prohibits actions that “harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect” endangered plants and animals. The word “harm” has long been interpreted to mean not just the direct killing of a species, but also severe harm to their environment  

It's Friday, so we're recapping the biggest stories in Houston this week! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Lucio Vasquez, breaking news reporter with the Texas Newsroom, to discuss the historic school voucher vote in Austin, how Mayor Whitmire managed to shrink Houston's budget deficit, why international students are being sent home from Texas universities, and, of course, our moments of joy!  Dive deeper into the stories we talked about on today's show:  Texas House preliminarily approves controversial school voucher plan, $7.7B school funding bill In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program How Private School Vouchers Would Impact Houston Taxpayers & Parents City of Houston slashes budget shortfall delaying full payment in drainage suit More than 250 international students' immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities University of Houston confirms visa revocation of faculty member who taught upper-level math course Houston Landing to cease operations in face of financial challenges Cue the confetti: Cascarón prices hold steady for Easter despite rising egg costs Listen to Lucio's latest stories here Learn more about the sponsors of this April 18th episode: Visit Port Aransas Momentum Indoor Climbing - Save 10% on camp registration with code CITYCAST at checkout! Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off  Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HR teams have more data than ever, but many still rely on guesswork when it comes to people decisions. In this episode, we unpack the rapid growth of the people analytics tech market, which ballooned from $1.7B in 2019 to $8.1B by last summer.Hosts Dani Johnson, Stacia Garr, and Priyanka Mehrotra walk through how this market has evolved, what's driving investment, and why the demand for better-connected, more useful insights keeps rising.We also dig into what's not working, like customer frustration, disappointing ROI, and the reality that AI in these tools often overpromises and underdelivers. Whether you're brand new to people analytics or looking to uplevel your HR tech strategy, this episode will help you move from “hoping for the best” to truly leading with insight. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...(0:00) Setting the stage: Why people analytics tech is worth revisiting.(4:31) The market's growth from $1.7B to $8.1B, and what's fueling it.(8:31) Three big shifts: use cases, democratization, and ethics.(13:40) Pandemic-driven surge: Why execs finally cared about people data.(14:57) What vendors are getting right: Partnerships and practical AI.(23:25) Where vendors are falling short: UX, ROI, and unmet promises.(29:30) The near-term future: Middleware, consolidation, and embedded insights.(36:00) AI expectations vs. reality: Trust, risk, and what vendors still miss.Resources & People MentionedVisier –  https://www.visier.comCulture Amp –  https://www.cultureamp.comOne Model –  https://www.onemodel.coConnect with Dani, Stacia, and PriyankaDani JohnsonStacia GarrPriyanka Mehrotra on LinkedInConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

The Democrats were building a shadow electorate. Trump is trying to dismantle it before the next election. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/04/11/bombshell-doge-report-terror-watch-list-migrants-on-medicaid/ https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3960145342457-doge-goons-physically-drag-social-security-worker-from-desk?s=a3&share_destination_id=MTkzMzIwNzkzLTE3NDQ1NjMzMjg5ODg=&pd=0D59ZJl2&hl=en_US&send_time=1744563328&actBtn=topBar&_f=app_share&trans_data=%7B%22platform%22%3A1%2C%22cv%22%3A%2225.15.0%22%2C%22languages%22%3A%22en%22%7D&sep=ns_foryou_blend_exp_25q1-v6%2Cns_foryou_recall_exp_25q2-v5%2Cns_foryou_model_exp_25q1-v8%2Cns_local_strategy_25q1_exp-v3%2Cns_push_exp_rt_bucketv12-v7 https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/04/13/winning-arizona-to-purge-voter-rolls-possibly-50k-non-citizens-to-be-removed-n2187820 https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/04/13/winning-arizona-to-purge-voter-rolls-possibly-50k-non-citizens-to-be-removed-n2187820 https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/04/12/trump-admin-cancel-illegal-immigrants-social-security-numbers-n2655395

Tired of the hydrogen hype? So are we. In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, recorded after World Hydrogen North America, we're putting the spotlight back on what's feasible now—not what might work in 10 years.

Should Governor Shapiro declare a state of emergency to deal with Pittsburgh's trash? One city councilor sure thinks so. Pirates' leadership keeps finding ways to enrage fans and the new airport terminal got a little more expensive. Plus, some international students at Pitt and CMU had their visas revoked and the twists and turns keep coming in Nippon's bid to buy U.S. Steel. All that and more on the Friday news roundup. Notes and references from today's show: Trash talk leads to discussion at Pittsburgh City Council on illegal dumping and litter [WESA] Ew! Pittsburgh council member warns skeptics trash emergency is not rubbish [TribLive] How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] US Steel hits 52-week high after Trump orders new security review of Nippon Steel bid [AP News] Trump's changing stance on Nippon Steel bid adds confusion, sends US Steel shares lower [Reuters] Activist Ancora drops U.S. Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid [Reuters] 2 students, 5 recent grads from Carnegie Mellon University have visas revoked [WPXI] University of Pittsburgh student, 2 recent graduates have visas revoked [WPXI] Suspended by Pitt, SJP and the ACLU weigh legal action [Pittsburgh City Paper] CMU president pens letter addressing federal funding turmoil, China ties [WESA] ACLU demands University of Pittsburgh lift suspension of student group supporting Palestine [TribLive] ‘The Pitt' Season 2 Reveals A Surprisingly Close Release Date [Forbes] New Pittsburgh Airport terminal cost now pegged at $1.7B as project nears completion [TribLive] Big Fight Aht: Video shows brawl in stands of Pat McAfee's Pittsburgh appearance [TribLive] Removed Bucco Bricks from Pittsburgh's PNC Park found dumped at recycling facility [KDKA] Big News: Page's Ice Cream Truck Coming Soon [Instagram] Learn more about the sponsors of this April 11th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selby Bush Lilley is a master of her craft and a corporate mom who works. This episode runs the full spectrum of what it means to be a mom who works at a high pressure job-- especially as a woman who never expected to be a mom who works! Listen in. You can find Selby on Instagram at @SelbyBushLilleySelby Bush Lilley is a global external affairs leader with more than 18 years of experience managing government affairs, community relations and communications strategy throughout the energy and resources industries.Selby serves as the Regional Vice President of External Affairs and Communications for Sempra Infrastructure, a leading North American energy infrastructure company.Prior to joining Sempra Infrastructure, Selby served as the Head of Corporate Affairs - Petroleum for BHP, a global top 50 company by market cap. In this role, Selby led the government and community relations teams that supported BHP's Petroleum assets across the globe – including Australia, Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Trinidad and Tobago.Prior to joining BHP, Selby spent nine years managing state government affairs for the largest gas pipeline in the US at Williams. In this capacity she managed the political strategy and execution for more than $7B in infrastructure expansion projects. Before joining the private sector, Selby served on the legislative staff of United States Senator Tom Coburn from Oklahoma and worked on the Republican National Committee's “Victory 2008” campaign as a State Communications Director.Selby also serves as an adjunct faculty member at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.Selby holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communications from Cameron University and a Master's of Professional Studies from The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.  Selby serves on the Board of Directors for The Women's Home in Houston, Texas and is an active member of Impact 100 Wichita Falls. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations including The National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy, The Immunization Partnership and the Junior League of Houston. Selby was named as one of Oil and Gas Investor Magazines “40 Under Forty” in 2020 and was awarded the Arkansas Traveler Award in 2008 by then Governor John Beebe, in recognition of her commitment to community service.Selby resides in Wichita Falls, Texas with her husband Dave Lilley and their two year old son, Conrad.

As the #2 credit union in Michigan, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) has 23 branches, 358,000+ members, $7.7B in assets, and 1,100+ employees.April Clobes, President and CEO of MSUFCU, discusses the history of the credit union and what the credit union offers to Michigan residents. She joined the Credit Union in 1996 and moved through many positions within the organization prior to being named President and CEO in 2015. She serves on five #FinTech Advisory Boards. Founded in 1937, MSUFCU has a national reputation for excellence including being named a Best Credit Union to Work For® by American Banker for the sixth year, a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for 13 consecutive years, and a National Association for Business Resources/The Best and Brightest Programs Companies to Work For® winner for seven consecutive years.

Hi, y'all - Let's wrap Dudelander season 7B up with some beef sticks! Here is part two of two, as always, unhinged, drunk, and all over the place. Big shout out to Kevin and Neal! They really don't like the show, but they do love attention. Lots of love - Allison, Julie, Amelia (and the Dudes)

00:00 Intro00:59 'They Panicked': Trump Reacts to China's Retaliation03:51 Trump: My Policies Will Never Change 04:10 Rubio at NATO: U.S. Should Produce and Export More Goods05:02 Americans React: Trump Issues Global Tariffs 07:23 Taiwan Unveils $8.7B to Help Taiwanese Industry08:32 Trump Administration Sued Over China Tariffs09:19 TikTok Ban Deadline Extended for 75 Days10:03 David Perdue Expected to Be Confirmed 12:41 Apple, Google Host Apps Linked to Chinese Military14:20 U.S. Competes with China for Orbital Dominance15:54 Shen Yun Performing Arts Receives Fake Bomb Threat18:38 China Tries to Copy Former USAID Programs in Africa

This time on Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis welcomes Steven F. Smith, the owner and operator of The Royale Food & Spirits in St. Louis. Together, they explore the unique offerings of this beloved neighborhood spot, including its delectable food, refreshing drinks, inviting patio, and engaging programming. The episode also highlights preparations for The Royale's 20th Anniversary party on Saturday, April 12th. The celebration promises live music, DJs spinning vinyl, heartfelt toasts and roasts, and a special screening of a Food Network feature from the restaurant's inaugural year. It's a milestone event that showcases The Royale's enduring charm and community spirit. Located at 3132 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63139, The Royale is open Monday and Wednesday from 4 PM to midnight, Thursday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM. Whether you're a local or visiting St. Louis, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of The Royale while supporting an indie podcast that celebrates community and culture. Watch, listen, enjoy, subscribe, and share! Sources The Royale Food & Spirits: https://www.theroyale.com/ Instagram - The Royale: https://www.instagram.com/theroyale/ Facebook Event - 20th Anniversary Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1752177038660636/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D Mostly Superheroes Podcast -  2023 The Royale Episode: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5/the-royale-food-spirits Sauce Magazine - The Royale Location: https://www.saucemagazine.com/location/the-royale-17356095 Feast Magazine - Feast 50 Readers' Choice Awards 2024 Winners: https://www.feastmagazine.com/feast-50/feast-50-readers-choice-awards-2024-winners/article_8f463c36-7394-11ef-ac4c-438bfb99eb14.html Audacy - Roaming St. Louis: https://www.audacy.com/kmox/news/local/roaming-st-louis-its-a-garden-party-at-the-royale Riverfront Times - Steve's Hot Dogs Founder Steve Ewing's Favorite St. Louis Restaurants: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/steves-hot-dogs-founder-steve-ewings-10-favorite-st-louis-restaurants/Slideshow/42393061/42393362 Sauce Magazine - St. Louis Patios to Drink Beer On: https://www.saucemagazine.com/places/6-st-louis-patios-to-drink-beer-on-this-fall-17335606 STLPR - St. Louis Business Owners Rebuke KDHX Leaders: https://www.stlpr.org/arts/2024-01-11/more-than-90-st-louis-business-owners-rebuke-kdhx-leaders-in-joint-letter-call-for-change Riverfront Times - The Boxer's Rebellion: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/the-boxers-rebellion-2466289 www.mostlysuperheroes.com/posts/the-royale-food-and-spirits-st-louis  ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

In this episode, host, Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, dives into the intersection of brand marketing, live streaming, and culturally relevant branded experiences. Joined by Wiktoria Wójcik, co-founder of InStreamly, the conversation explores how brands can integrate into live streaming platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. InStreamly connects brands with thousands of streamers, facilitating authentic collaborations through technology that allows for large-scale, interactive campaigns. Wójcik shares insights on bridging the gap between brand safety and engaging streamers, as well as the power of parasocial relationships in gaming. They discuss case studies with big brands like Cheetos and Danone, showcasing how live streaming is reshaping marketing strategies, from contextual gameplay to driving brand affinity. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving world of influencer marketing or those interested in partnering with a contextual marketing agency in the United States. We'd like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming practice, "Lightspeed Gaming," the firm is investing from over $7B in early- and growth-stage capital — the by far largest fund focused on gaming and interactive technology. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.We'd also like to thank nSure.ai! As a proven industry leader, nSure.ai provides scalable payment fraud prevention that's not just effective but tailored specifically to your needs. To learn more, visit https://www.nsure.ai/contactIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Hi y'all - You know what everyone needs right about now?? Some fucking Dudelander! Kevin and Neal joined us to chat about Outlander season 7B. As always, not a one of us can shut up! So this is part one of two. Listen in to hear some bits, some ridiculousness and a LOT of tangents. Extra special thanks to our editor, Chris Barrett for making sense of the chaos. Enjoy! Lots of love, Allison, Amelia, and Julie (and Kevin and Neal)

Ryan has more than 20 years of experience in real estate investing, finance, and portfolio /asset management; including over $10B in transaction value ranging from acquisitions and capital markets to strategic joint ventures and M&A.  Prior to co-founding Last Mile Investments, Ryan served on the senior leadership team of Phillips Edison & Co (as Principal of the institutional management business) an approximately $7B fully integrated real estate platform focused on the retail sector, where he most recently built and led the Institutional Investment Management business.  Ryan was responsible for all aspects of the business including strategic direction and growth, portfolio management, performance, investor relations, and capital raising.  Ryan is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a BS in Finance.  He is also on the board of the Lexington Hotel Group, as well as an active member in YPO, ICSC and ULI nationally, where he is the Chair for a national retail council consisting of senior level peers. Links: Last Mile Ryan on LinkedIn Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:01) - The Contrarian Thesis Behind Last Mile (00:05:02) - Building a Vertically Integrated Platform (00:06:43) - Understanding Retail's Misunderstood Value (00:10:34) - Operational Alpha and Investment Strategies (00:14:41) - The Importance of Boots on the Ground (00:18:18) - Current State and Future Plans for Last Mile (00:26:18) - The Shift from Malls to Strip Centers (00:27:01) - Understanding the Investor Base (00:27:48) - Relatability of Retail Investments (00:31:08) - Aggregation and Value Creation (00:34:38) - Macro Themes in Retail (00:39:27) - The Undersupply of Retail (00:40:34) - The Future of Malls and Lifestyle Centers (00:42:48) - Building a Long-Lasting Platform (00:48:46) - Conclusion and Contact Information

It's the Friday News Roundup. Today we're digging into Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal – including her plans to eliminate free rides for low-income Philadelphians, build thousands of housing units, and cut a tax on businesses. We also wonder why the Portal art installation keeps getting vandalized and where it should be moved to keep it safer. And we talk about two Philebrities – Will Smith, the entertainer who got a street named after him, and Skinny Joe Merlino, the former mob boss opening a cheesesteak spot.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  NIH terminates three Penn research grants, citing incompatibility with ‘agency priorities' Jameson says Penn researchers received ‘stop work orders' after $175 million federal funding freeze Pa. food banks are facing millions in federal funding cuts as they fear increased need 'Skinny Joey' Merlino to open cheesesteak shop in South Philadelphia 'A reckless dismantling': EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts Mayor Parker wants to defund a program that provides free transit passes for low-income people Federal cuts, staffing struggles, homeless services: Philly City Council probes Mayor Parker's $6.7B budget proposal Where should the Portal go? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AlabamaA report from governor's office touts $7B in investments in AL in 2024The APLS chairman stands behind vote to defund Fairhope Public libraryMobile county commission approves funding for new civic center in cityPart 2 of interview with therapist Melea Thompson re: 2 bills to prevent children from exposure to pornographyDecatur/Morgan Hospital to install Safe Haven Baby Box at Emergency Dept.NationalWH announces that Hyundai to invest $5B in steel plant in LouisianaTrump's cabinet meets and  details the DOGE effect on waste and fraudJudge Boasberg rules that illegal aliens get due process before deportationThe Atlantic claims SecDef texted war plans on app w/reporter given access370 illegal aliens were rounded up in Boston this past weekendFBI director says 3 of the "Top 10 Most Wanted" were arrested in past 3 weeks

Hi, y'all - On Saturday, February 8, 2025, we performed a most excellent live show at Chicago's finest dive bar, The Oasis Tavern, wrapping up all of our thoughts and feeling about season 7B of Starz's Outlander. True to our brand of professionalism, our recorder did not capture the audio. So...herein you will discover an episode in which, using our notes and our excellent friends who attended in person (thank you, Jen and Scottie!), we attempt to somewhat recreate the live show. Enjoy! Thanks to Michelle, Ben, and John from the Oasis! Lots of love - Allison and Julie

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about positivity, words people never spell correctly, another plane crash, delivery driver ran over pedestrian and kept going, fake delivery driver arrested, random guy showed up to help put out house fire, chance of a city killer asteroid has increased, dog ran for it on freeway, woman won $2M lotto prize when clerk gave her wrong ticket, 7 men charged in robberies of pro athlete homes, preplanned fights during 4 Nations event, sports betting made $13.7B in revenue last year, Shohei Ohtani can’t parallel park, Travis Kelce spent $100K on Taylor Swift for Valentine’s Day, 8ther grader’s encounter with Jason Kelce, Blake Lively lawsuit, Mark Hamill’s pants fell down at award show, Patrick Schwarzenegger did full frontal on White Lotus, Ozzy offered role in Pirates Of The Caribbean, tech student being mocked for setting dorm fire while trying to hide sex doll, shop owner puts bounty on negative reviewers, woman lost 5 contact lenses behind her eyes, man busted recording people changing in his house, man exposes himself and leads police on car chase, man leads cops on 18 minute chase, couple discovered neighbor stuffed poop through front door mail slot, penis enhancement surgeries, drug dealers in capybara costume, car flew off overpass, father/son duo survived in wilderness, man broke his arm sledding, gator on patio, volcano tourists, Google giving worse search results to make money on ads, toxic drinks to avoid, KFC moving HQ out of Kentucky, man killed by hogs, venomous snake found in Australia washing machine, chubby beaver, flying car startup, pet day, woman arrested for squishing baked good at store without buying it, and more!