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The Global Institute of Finance, Technology and Society (GIFTS), recently launched by Nanyang Technological University, aims to deepen research into how AI is reshaping finance, business and society. But there was a line in NTU's launch announcement that's worth discussing: today's AI isn't yet reliable enough for serious economic research. So what does that mean when AI is already shaping decisions about our banking, our insurance and our investments? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks to Gary Ang, founder of independent AI advisory practice, Quaintitative and former Lead of AI Supervision at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, about the gap between what AI can do today and what the financial sector actually needs it to do, and the questions every customer should be asking when AI is involved in decisions about their money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Can taxpayers and electricity rate payers be the victors, as opposed to the victims, of the data center boom in Texas? Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers Union, says such can be the case, especially if the local deals are properly structured.Read and study the piece: Data Centers: Taxpayers Can Be Victors, Not Victims, in the AI RevolutionAnd note, Mr. Sepp said the NTU can help local activists/taxpayers to have the right information to use with local elected officials to do this right.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Police: Man threatened to kill Erika Kirk at upcoming San Antonio event. Read it, it's a serious threat. Evil is with us.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1: SPEAKER'S STUMP SPEECH, brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ A Republic if you can keep it and I.P. reform 14:39 SEGMENT 2: Pete Sepp, president of the National Taxpayers’ Union || TOPIC: Data Centers: Taxpayers Can Be Victors, Not Victims, in the AI Revolution || Phasing out Missouri’s income tax ntu.orgx.com/NTU 32:44 SEGMENT 3: Regulating prediction markets | Waymo | Michael Bay https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comIn this episode, Tan Chong Yee, Chief Financial Officer of FlyORO Technologies, joins us to unpack the critical logistics and funding mechanisms needed to scale sustainable aviation fuel across the Asia-Pacific region. We explore how innovative distributed blending infrastructure solves last-mile supply chain bottlenecks and helps bend the jet fuel cost curve. Climate finance and business professionals will gain valuable insights into derisking capital execution, navigating fragmented regional policies, and structuring bankable corporate offtake agreements. Tune in to discover how the aviation industry is transforming high-risk climate bets into essential, scalable energy infrastructure.  Ref: FlyORO Technologies Pte LtdABOUT CHONG YEE: Tan Chong Yee is the Chief Financial Officer at FlyORO Technologies, bringing over 15 years of corporate finance and leadership experience to high-growth environments. He has a track record of rolling up his sleeves across fundraising, financial planning, and operational scaling, using data to drive real decisions rather than just reports. Chong Yee holds a BEng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and an MSc in Technopreneurship and Innovation, both from NTU. He is also a Six Sigma Green Belt certified by ASME and an Associate Chartered Valuer and Appraiser under IVAS.RECOMENDATIONSMaking Net-Zero Aviation Possible: A McKinsey & Company report that analyses the nature, timing, cost, and commercial scale of actions required to deliver net-zero emissions within the global aviation sector by 2050.The SAF Roadmap: A World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company publication that outlines cross-sector frameworks and investment pathways needed to break the commercial impasse and scale sustainable aviation fuel adoption by 2030.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli  |  MUSIC: Ep76 onward excerpts from Vivaldi's La Follia, played by Luca Jacobelli.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new initiative intending to attract more international performing artists to WA. Plus: Genus makes $400m QLD gas buy; Green light for $38m affordable housing; Treasurer hits NTU with another divestment mandate.

The Latest on Wealth Taxes Episode 383 – The concept of a wealth tax—applying a tax to the value of someone's assets—has become popular in some state legislatures in the last few years. Are they likely to catch on anytime soon? More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 383 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode: the latest on wealth taxes. Public budget concerns seem to be everywhere, and state governments are no exception. The problem has gotten worse in the past few years because, in some cases, states would like to continue programs that were started with federal COVID spending that has since run out.[1] So, what's left for a state to do? Some are taking a look at so-called “wealth taxes” as a way to raise revenue. The appeal of wealth taxes is that, in theory, a state government can raise significant sums of money while affecting only a small slice of its population. A wealth tax takes a completely different approach from a sales, income or estate tax. It's a tax imposed on someone's net worth, that is, the total market value of their assets minus liabilities.[2] Here's an example. Let's say there's a two percent wealth tax on individuals with a net worth above $100 million in a particular state. If you're lucky enough to have a net worth of $1 billion, you would pay on the difference of $900 million, resulting in a tax bill of $18 million. Some proposed wealth taxes are written to occur annually while others are written as a one-time levy. One of the arguments in favor of wealth taxes is that they could raise a significant amount of revenue for the individual states. Another is that they would make the tax system more progressive and thus lessen the effects of income inequality. Some studies have indicated that income inequality has risen in the United States in recent years.[3] But there are also some notable arguments against the use of wealth taxes, particularly at the state level. For one thing, individual mobility would likely work against them. In other words, a high-income individual facing a wealth tax can simply move to another state to avoid it. There is evidence to suggest that a high tax burden can prompt some people to relocate. For example, after decades of growth, California, the state with the highest maximum income tax rate at 13.3 percent, has led the nation in net out-migration for six consecutive years, according to a 2026 report.[4] Critics suggest that more recent developments in California could make matters worse. The state is now considering a referendum that, if approved, would impose a one-time five percent wealth tax on state residents with a net worth of $1 billion or more. Advocates are currently gathering signatures in an effort to get the proposed tax on the ballot in 2026.[5] There is anecdotal evidence that some California billionaires have left the state out of fear that the proposal will become law, among them Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg.[6] Other states, such as Illinois, Maryland and Washington have all introduced wealth tax legislation, although the final outcome remains uncertain in each state.[7] There are still unanswered questions about how a wealth tax would work. Conceptually, a wealth tax is based on the value of your assets, rather than the income you receive from them. This is different from, for example, capital gains taxes, which only become payable when you sell the asset. What happens if you pay a wealth tax one year—without selling the assets—and then the value of those assets goes down the next year? Would you get a refund? The answer seems to be no. At the federal level, the question of whether a wealth tax is permitted under the U.S. Constitution is a matter of intense legal debate. The federal income tax began in 1913 after the 17th Amendment was passed to specifically authorize it.[8] Many experts believe that a federal wealth tax would not currently pass a constitutional challenge, and it would likely take another amendment before it is allowed.[9] At the state level, each one of them has its own constitution, and they're all different. There are potential legislative, constitutional and practical obstacles that could end up being too big to handle. Only time will tell whether the states will be able to collect the bonanza they're hoping for. [1] Finseca. “Finseca Policy 02/24/26: State Wealth Tax Blitz & US Deficit Updates.” Finseca.org. https://www.finseca.org/finseca-policy-02-24-26-state-wealth-tax-blitz-us-deficit-updates/ (accessed April 13, 2026). [2] Peter G. Peterson Foundation. “What Is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?” Pgpf.org. https://www.pgpf.org/article/what-is-a-wealth-tax-and-should-the-united-states-have-one/ (accessed April 13, 2026). [3] Cunningham, Mary. “Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in more than 3 decades.” CBSNews.com. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-wealth-gap-widest-in-three-decades-federal-reserve/ (accessed April 13, 2026). [4] Christopher, Nilesh. “California's exodus isn't just billionaires — it's regular people renting U-Hauls, too.” The Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-08/californias-exodus-isnt-just-billionaires-its-regular-people-renting-u-hauls-too (accessed April 13, 2026). [5] BDO USA, P.C. “California's Billionaire Tax Proposal Would Allow Sweeping, One-Time Taxation Based on Net Worth.” BDO.com. https://www.bdo.com/insights/tax/californias-billionaire-tax-proposal-would-allow-sweeping-one-time-taxation-based-on-net-worth (accessed April 13, 2026). [6] Perman, Stacy. “Inside the exodus of California tech billionaires to Florida.” The Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-03-11/inside-exodus-of-california-tech-billionaires-to-florida (accessed April 13, 2026). [7] Finseca. “Finseca Policy 02/24/26: State Wealth Tax Blitz & US Deficit Updates.” Finseca.org. https://www.finseca.org/finseca-policy-02-24-26-state-wealth-tax-blitz-us-deficit-updates/ (accessed April 13, 2026). [8] Bishop-Henchman, Joe. “Is a Wealth Tax Constitutional?” Ntu.org. https://www.ntu.org/foundation/detail/is-a-wealth-tax-constitutional (accessed April 13, 2026). [9] Id. 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Singapour est le deuxième pays au monde qui utilise le plus les agents d'intelligence artificielle (IA), selon un rapport de l'entreprise Salesforce. La cité-État dispose d'une stratégie nationale pour développer l'IA et prévoit d'investir 1 milliard de dollars dans la recherche pour les cinq ans à venir. Le budget 2026 prévoit un accès premium gratuit à des IA génératives pour les citoyens suivant des ateliers de formation. Les plus jeunes ne sont pas oubliés : entre volonté de ne pas rater le coche et besoin de cadrer l'usage, des écoles maternelles et primaires utilisent depuis plusieurs années l'IA. De notre correspondante de retour de Singapour, Singapour, 6,11 millions d'habitants, est connu pour sa première place au test Pisa (Programme international pour le suivi des acquis des élèves) et pour son attrait pour les agents d'IA. Rien de surprenant, donc, que la cité-État introduise l'intelligence artificielle dans son système éducatif. Côté université, par exemple, la NTU, université nationale de Nanyang, imposera des cours d'initiation à l'IA à tous ses étudiants à la prochaine rentrée d'août 2026. Cette technologie fait aussi son chemin dans les plus petites classes. Les applications éducatives à base d'intelligence artificielle voient leurs ventes augmenter, de +30 à 75 % selon les entreprises. « Comment a-t-on fait pour obtenir cette illustration ? », interroge une enseignante devant sa classe. « Gemini ! », répond un écolier âgé de 5 ans, qui connaît déjà un outil d'intelligence artificielle générative. Avec ses camarades, ils s'en servent une fois par semaine pour écrire et illustrer une histoire. À lire aussiL'IA est-elle une chance pour l'éducation? « Le robot les expose à plus d'informations, de vocabulaire et de formes syntaxiques » Parmi les logiciels utilisés : un robot conversationnel dérivé de ChatGPT. L'école maternelle l'a paramétré pour s'adapter à l'âge des enfants. L'enseignante, Jasmine, l'utilise depuis trois ans : « Le robot leur propose de nouveaux mots peu communs. Donc comparé aux livres pour enfants, le robot les expose à plus d'informations, de vocabulaire et de formes syntaxiques. » Dans la salle d'à côté, des élèves de 6 ans ont cours de chinois. Sur leur tablette, un jeu leur fait réviser la lecture et l'écriture pendant 20 minutes. « J'identifie les caractères chinois. C'est rigolo ! », réagit un élève. L'intelligence artificielle personnalise ici les exercices. Elle cible les points faibles de chaque enfant. La scolarité coûte près de 1 400 euros par mois dans cette maternelle privée. Elle a été fondée par une entreprise de logiciels éducatifs dont Richard Yen est le directeur : « Les professeurs restent les personnes les plus importantes pour enseigner aux enfants. Mais l'IA peut être un très bon assistant de révision. Cette génération est née avec l'IA, on ne peut pas vraiment l'empêcher d'accéder aux écrans. Singapour est un petit pays. On n'a pas de ressources naturelles, donc la technologie et l'IA seront très importantes pour notre futur. » À lire aussiL'enseignement 100% IA du David Game College de Londres Un usage de l'IA encadré dans les écoles publiques Le ministère de l'Éducation produit ses propres outils éducatifs basés sur l'IA. Mais pour le moment, l'usage reste variable. Victor, 10 ans, inscrit dans une école publique, confirme : « À l'école, nous, on n'utilise pas l'IA, mais ma maîtresse, oui, pour évaluer nos examens. » Rien d'étonnant : à Singapour, près de trois professeurs sur quatre déclarent utiliser de l'IA pour préparer leurs cours ou réaliser des tâches administratives. Pour les élèves, le ministère de l'Éducation recommande un usage encadré dès 9-10 ans – l'équivalent de la classe de CM1. Pour Jessica, mère de deux écoliers, c'est une bonne mesure : « Je pense que l'IA arrive dans nos vies, donc autant préparer les enfants à bien l'utiliser. Ma seule crainte, ce serait que les enfants ne sachent plus faire des choses simples, en se reposant sur l'idée que l'IA va répondre à leur place. Les enfants ont besoin de résoudre des problèmes. »  À ce sujet, le ministre de l'Éducation, Desmond Lee, se montre très clair : « Les élèves singapouriens doivent aussi, d'après lui, comprendre le fonctionnement de l'IA, ses risques et rester maîtres de l'outil, en cultivant, notamment leur esprit critique. » À lire aussiL'intelligence artificielle dans l'enseignement: seuls 20% des enseignants l'utilisent

Singapour est le deuxième pays au monde qui utilise le plus les agents d'intelligence artificielle (IA), selon un rapport de l'entreprise Salesforce. La cité-État dispose d'une stratégie nationale pour développer l'IA et prévoit d'investir 1 milliard de dollars dans la recherche pour les cinq ans à venir. Le budget 2026 prévoit un accès premium gratuit à des IA génératives pour les citoyens suivant des ateliers de formation. Les plus jeunes ne sont pas oubliés : entre volonté de ne pas rater le coche et besoin de cadrer l'usage, des écoles maternelles et primaires utilisent depuis plusieurs années l'IA. De notre correspondante de retour de Singapour, Singapour, 6,11 millions d'habitants, est connu pour sa première place au test Pisa (Programme international pour le suivi des acquis des élèves) et pour son attrait pour les agents d'IA. Rien de surprenant, donc, que la cité-État introduise l'intelligence artificielle dans son système éducatif. Côté université, par exemple, la NTU, université nationale de Nanyang, imposera des cours d'initiation à l'IA à tous ses étudiants à la prochaine rentrée d'août 2026. Cette technologie fait aussi son chemin dans les plus petites classes. Les applications éducatives à base d'intelligence artificielle voient leurs ventes augmenter, de +30 à 75 % selon les entreprises. « Comment a-t-on fait pour obtenir cette illustration ? », interroge une enseignante devant sa classe. « Gemini ! », répond un écolier âgé de 5 ans, qui connaît déjà un outil d'intelligence artificielle générative. Avec ses camarades, ils s'en servent une fois par semaine pour écrire et illustrer une histoire. À lire aussiL'IA est-elle une chance pour l'éducation? « Le robot les expose à plus d'informations, de vocabulaire et de formes syntaxiques » Parmi les logiciels utilisés : un robot conversationnel dérivé de ChatGPT. L'école maternelle l'a paramétré pour s'adapter à l'âge des enfants. L'enseignante, Jasmine, l'utilise depuis trois ans : « Le robot leur propose de nouveaux mots peu communs. Donc comparé aux livres pour enfants, le robot les expose à plus d'informations, de vocabulaire et de formes syntaxiques. » Dans la salle d'à côté, des élèves de 6 ans ont cours de chinois. Sur leur tablette, un jeu leur fait réviser la lecture et l'écriture pendant 20 minutes. « J'identifie les caractères chinois. C'est rigolo ! », réagit un élève. L'intelligence artificielle personnalise ici les exercices. Elle cible les points faibles de chaque enfant. La scolarité coûte près de 1 400 euros par mois dans cette maternelle privée. Elle a été fondée par une entreprise de logiciels éducatifs dont Richard Yen est le directeur : « Les professeurs restent les personnes les plus importantes pour enseigner aux enfants. Mais l'IA peut être un très bon assistant de révision. Cette génération est née avec l'IA, on ne peut pas vraiment l'empêcher d'accéder aux écrans. Singapour est un petit pays. On n'a pas de ressources naturelles, donc la technologie et l'IA seront très importantes pour notre futur. » À lire aussiL'enseignement 100% IA du David Game College de Londres Un usage de l'IA encadré dans les écoles publiques Le ministère de l'Éducation produit ses propres outils éducatifs basés sur l'IA. Mais pour le moment, l'usage reste variable. Victor, 10 ans, inscrit dans une école publique, confirme : « À l'école, nous, on n'utilise pas l'IA, mais ma maîtresse, oui, pour évaluer nos examens. » Rien d'étonnant : à Singapour, près de trois professeurs sur quatre déclarent utiliser de l'IA pour préparer leurs cours ou réaliser des tâches administratives. Pour les élèves, le ministère de l'Éducation recommande un usage encadré dès 9-10 ans – l'équivalent de la classe de CM1. Pour Jessica, mère de deux écoliers, c'est une bonne mesure : « Je pense que l'IA arrive dans nos vies, donc autant préparer les enfants à bien l'utiliser. Ma seule crainte, ce serait que les enfants ne sachent plus faire des choses simples, en se reposant sur l'idée que l'IA va répondre à leur place. Les enfants ont besoin de résoudre des problèmes. »  À ce sujet, le ministre de l'Éducation, Desmond Lee, se montre très clair : « Les élèves singapouriens doivent aussi, d'après lui, comprendre le fonctionnement de l'IA, ses risques et rester maîtres de l'outil, en cultivant, notamment leur esprit critique. » À lire aussiL'intelligence artificielle dans l'enseignement: seuls 20% des enseignants l'utilisent

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From August, Nanyang Technological University will make AI literacy compulsory for all students — not just those in computing. Alongside this, the university is rolling out free access to advanced tools from Google, including Gemini Enterprise, signalling a major shift in how higher education is preparing students for a workforce shaped by artificial intelligence. In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with Professor Christian Wolfrum, Deputy President and Provost, NTU, to unpack what this move means in practice. As AI becomes a baseline skill rather than a specialised one, what does it take to equip an entire generation to not just use these tools, but use them responsibly and effectively?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serie: Jesús Pregunta | Marcos 8:34–38Hay logros que hacen ruido en la tierra… pero guardan silencio en el cielo.En este mensaje reflexionamos sobre una de las preguntas más confrontadoras de Jesús:“¿Qué beneficio obtienes si ganas el mundo entero pero pierdes tu alma?” (Marcos 8:36, NTV)El mundo mide el éxito por acumulación.Dios lo mide por rendición.En este sermón aprenderás:• Qué significa “alma” en el contexto bíblico• Qué representa “ganar el mundo” en nuestra generación• Por qué el aplauso terrenal no garantiza aprobación eterna• Y cómo seguir a Cristo implica negar el yo y rendir el corazónTu alma no fue negociada.Valió una cruz.Si este mensaje habló a tu corazón, compártelo con alguien más y suscríbete para seguir creciendo en fe y dirección.Centro Familiar Cristiano“Una Iglesia donde la fe crece, la esperanza revive y el propósito se activa.”#CuantoValeUnAlma #JesúsPregunta #Marcos8 #FeBíblica #ValorEterno #CristoEsElCentro #IglesiaCFC #PredicaciónCristiana #ReflexiónCristiana #CentroFamiliarCristiano

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When it comes to charting their career paths, it’s likely most young Singaporeans would opt for white-collared jobs. Hands-on skilled trades? Not so much. Yet, The Straits Times reported in January that a growing number of younger people are choosing to go into traditional skilled trades such as plumbing and landscaping. In this episode of The Usual Place, I speak with two millennials who have chosen not to follow the conventional script and have built businesses with their own hands. Ms Geraldine Goh, 31, is a licensed plumber, who started her own business Agraffe in 2017 after a stint as a facilities management officer at a town council. She was studying mechanical engineering at a university, but dropped out after two years. Meanwhile, Mr Ahmad Alhabshee, 36, started his own furniture company Urban Salvation about 11 years ago. He designs and handcrafts bespoke wooden furniture using sustainably sourced materials. He branched out on his own after he was slighted by a former employer, who judged him for not having enough academic qualifications. What convinced both of them to take on blue-collared work and become their own bosses? What does it mean to go against expectations in a society that still measures success with grades and paper qualifications? Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 The misconceptions of being a female plumber 8:53 Why I dropped out of NTU to work at a town council 12:32 The harsh reality of the furniture business 20:05 30 years of experience vs. a licence 28:35 Why modern men can’t fix a $1 door hinge Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theusualplacepodcast Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Teo Tong Kai, Eden Soh and Chen Junyi Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor & Ernest Luis Editorial producers: Elizabeth Law & Lynda Hong Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops every Thursday: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX -- #tup #tuptrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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US President Donald Trump is rolling out his latest global gambit: the “Board of Peace.” With an eye-popping $1 billion price tag for permanent seats and an invitation-only model, the initiative is already raising eyebrows. Is it a genuine attempt to stabilize conflict zones like Gaza, or a bold move to sideline the United Nations and reshape global governance? Who stands to gain, and who might be left out? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Amin Saikal, Adjunct Senior Fellow at S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, to find out more. We explore what this $1B experiment could mean for diplomacy, global power, and the future of international institutions, and why countries like Singapore are reportedly still weighing whether to join.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Effortless Podcast, Amit Prakash and Dheeraj Pandey are joined by Alex Dimakis for a wide-ranging, systems-first discussion on the future of long-horizon AI agents that can operate over time, learn from feedback, adapt to users, and function reliably inside real-world environments.The conversation spans research and industry, unpacking why prompt engineering alone collapses at scale; how advisor models, reward-driven learning, and environment-based evaluation enable continual improvement without retraining frontier models; and why memory in AI systems is as much about forgetting as it is about recall. Drawing from distributed systems, reinforcement learning, and cognitive science, the trio explores how personalization, benchmarks, and context engineering are becoming the foundation of AI-native software.Alex, Dheeraj, and Amit also examine the evolution from SFT to RL to JEPA-style world models, the role of harnesses and benchmarks in measuring real progress, and why enterprise AI has moved decisively from research into engineering. The result is a candid, deeply technical conversation about what it will actually take to move beyond demos and build agents that work over long horizons.Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction, context, and holiday catch-up04:00 – Teaching in the age of AI and why cognitive “exercise” still matters08:00 – Industry sentiment: fear, trust, and skepticism around LLMs12:00  – Memory in AI systems: documents, transcripts, and limits of recall17:00  – Why forgetting is a feature, not a bug22:00 – Advisor models and dynamic prompt augmentation27:00 – Data vs metadata: control planes vs data planes in AI systems32:00 – Personalization, rewards, and learning user preferences implicitly37:00 – Why prompt-only workflows break down at scale41:00 – RAG, advice, and moving beyond retrieval-centric systems46:00 – Long-horizon agents and the limits of reflection-based prompting51:00 – Environments, rewards, and agent-centric evaluation56:00 – From Q&A benchmarks to agents that act in the world1:01:00 – Terminal Bench, harnesses, and measuring real agent progress1:06:00 – Frontier labs, open source, and the pace of change1:11:00 – Context engineering as infrastructure (“the train tracks” analogy)1:16:00 – Organizing agents: permissions, visibility, and enterprise structure1:20:00 – SFT vs RL: imitation first, reinforcement last1:25:00 – Anti-fragility, trial-and-error, and unsolved problems in continual learning1:28:00 – Closing reflections on the future of long-horizon AI agentsHosts:Amit PrakashCEO & Founder at AmpUp, Former engineer at Google AdSense and Microsoft Bing, with deep expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and machine learning.Dheeraj PandeyCo-founder & CEO at DevRev, Former Co-founder & CEO of Nutanix. A systems thinker and product visionary focused on AI, software architecture, and the future of work.Guest:Alex DimakisAlex Dimakis is a Professor in UC Berkeley in the EECS department. He received his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and the Diploma degree from NTU in Athens, Greece. He has published more than 150 papers and received several awards including the James Massey Award, NSF Career, a Google research award, the UC Berkeley Eli Jury dissertation award, and several best paper awards. He is an IEEE Fellow for contributions to distributed coding and learning. His research interests include Generative AI, Information Theory and Machine Learning. He co-founded Bespoke Labs, a startup focusing on data curation for specialized agents.Follow the Hosts and the Guest: Dheeraj Pandey:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpandeyTwitter - https://x.com/dheerajAmit Prakash:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-prak...Twitter - https://x.com/amitp42Alex Dimakis:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-dima...Twitter - https://x.com/AlexGDimakis           Share Your Thoughts                                                                                          Have questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes?

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Australia is now enforcing a world-first ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16, compelling platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat to verify ages and remove underage users. The move has sparked a global conversation about online harms, parental responsibility, and how far governments should go in regulating digital spaces for young people. As countries watch to see what works and what doesn’t, Singapore faces its own questions about balancing youth safety, privacy and practical enforcement. Professor Gemma Calvert, Neuroscientist and Professor of Marketing at Nanyang Business School, and Deputy Director of NTU’s Centre for Marketing Technologies joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what Australia’s approach signals about the evolving conversation around youth and technology, and what insights other countries may take from this momentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Harwood, PhD is a Professor of Sport Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and an Honorary Professor of Loughborough University in the UK. He is currently the Director of the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) research centre at NTU where his research interests lie in the integration of psychological principles into youth sport settings and the roles of the coach, parents, and the wider organisational support system. Prior to his training and registration as a Sport Psychologist, Chris was head coach and then Director of Tennis at Loughborough University in the 1990s, and has worked as lead psychologist in professional football and as lead psychologist for the Lawn Tennis Association in the UK. Chris has been a long standing member of the WTA tour player development advisory panel and supports junior and pro players, their families and support teams in his private practice. He still enjoys competing as a masters tennis player for his County team in the UK. Chris developed the 5Cs framework as a user-friendly method of integrating key concepts of psychology into player development programmes and environments. The 5Cs are commitment, communication, concentration, control, and confidence.To learn more about Josh and Brian's backgrounds and sport psychology businesses, go to TiebreakerPsych.com and PerformanceXtra.com. If you have feedback about the show or questions on the mental game in tennis you can email us at tennisiqpodcast@gmail.com. If you're enjoying the show please rate us on your favorite podcast platform including Apple Podcasts and Spotify and write a review. Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube or your podcast platform of choice (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) to stay up to date on future episodes.

Send us a textWe start by explaining the Tax Chats DC Tour, 2025, an exclusive live event!Then, Jeff and Scott chat with Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union. They talk about the work the NTU has done in the past, and what it currently does, including advocate for legislation that is beneficial to taxpayers and engaging in litigation the NTU believes will bring about taxpayer-friendly changes. Pete gives advice to those who want to make the world a friendly place for taxpayers and want to engage in tax advocacy. 

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 203-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,601 on turnover of 10-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan shed more than 500 points Friday as a sell-off was sparked by a plunge on U.S. markets overnight amid renewed worries that the U.S. Federal Reserve has turned hawkish toward its rate-cut cycle. Analysts say the steep losses in the United States prompted investors here to pocket their recent significant gains, also taking cues from the heavy losses suffered by artificial intelligence stocks such as Nvidia on stretched tech stocks". NTU responds after 100s fall for fried chicken rumor National Taiwan University is urging the public to be vigilant about information they read online… after an anonymous social media user promised to hand out free fried chicken and boba tea. A post in an anonymous Facebook group earlier this month claimed that Taipei would announce school and work closures for Typhoon Fung-wong for at least two days between November 12th and 14th… promising to hand out free fried chicken and boba tea at NTU's Fu Bell if the days off do not occur (發生). Several hundred people lined up, with some getting there early in the morning. The university ultimately had to dispatch security guards to keep order near the bell until afternoon, when people seemed to realize they had been tricked. NTU says, it's not able to verify who made the post, but warned that they should consider the accuracy and impact of misinformation spead online, lest they face legal consequences. Finland President Calls for EU Steadiness for Ukraine Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve (保持鎮定，保持勇氣) as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine. AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Ecuador Announces Capture of Major Drug Trafficker Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has announced the capture of one of Ecuador's most wanted drug traffickers. Wilmer Chavarria, known as “Pipo,” was caught in Malaga, Spain, on Sunday in a joint operation with Spanish police. He is believed to lead Los Lobos, a group linked to political assassinations (暗殺) and associated with Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Chavarria faked his death in 2021, moved to Spain, and continued his criminal activities. His capture coincides with Ecuadorians voting on a referendum about allowing foreign military bases to combat drug trafficking. Germany Holocaust Artifacts Auction Cancelled Poland's foreign minister says an auction of Holocaust artifacts in Germany has been canceled. He shared this information from his German counterpart after complaints from Holocaust survivors. The auction was set to include letters from concentration camp prisoners and other documents. A Holocaust survivors group had called for the cancellation, describing the auction as cynical (損人利己的) and shameless. The group emphasized that these documents belong to the victims' families and should be in museums, not sold for profit. The auction house has not responded to calls or emails about the cancellation. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. Subject: E*AI 不只是科技，更是投資的新藍海 Return to Table of contents 您還沒上車嗎? 11/22下午二點，由ICRT與元大投信共同舉辦的免費講座 會中邀請理財專家阮幕驊和元大投顧分析師及專業團隊 帶你掌握「AI 投資機會」 加碼好康！ 只要「報名並親臨現場參加活動」 就有機會抽中 全家禮券200元，共計5名幸運得主！ 活動地點：台北文化大學APA藝文中心--數位演講廳（台北市中正區延平南路127號4樓） 免費入場，名額倒數中!! 立即報名：https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/2025yuanta/ 「投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書」 #AI投資 #元大投信 #理財講座 #免費講座 #投資趨勢 #ETF -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

November 10, 2025: For this edition of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL PARTS 1 & 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers DR KASEY PHILLIPS BROWN & DR VIVIAN MITCHELL stop by to discuss THE MISSING BLACK WOMAN DISPARITY SYMPOSIUM - hosted recently to enlighten all communities about the inequitable law enforcement practices surrounding searching for & reuniting the families of missing womenDr Mitchell's brother: Help us find Kim L. Lewis, @verbumdeijesuit @verbumdeiathletics c/o 1979 who has been missing since 1985 from @ucsantabarbara @ucsbmbbIf you know anything or want to help, use the hashtag#helpusfindkimlewishttps://www.instagram.com/nanwashingtonfoundation/PART 3: Married Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists/School Psychologist ART & NARISSA HARRIS return after a long hiatus to spread the word about the Ntu™ and Spiritual Illumination: Manifesting The Life Force workshop recently hosted by Dr Tracey Garrett.IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN1zDjrYvfG/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA%3D%3D

Guaranteed admission for a fee? That’s the pitch some so-called study-abroad agents on Chinese social media are using to lure students into paying for fake promises. Now, Singapore’s top universities, NUS and NTU, are warning prospective applicants to beware of these fraudulent schemes that claim to secure fast-track entry into their postgraduate programmes. So what’s really going on behind these 'guaranteed' offers, and how are universities here fighting back? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Eugene Tan, Professor of law at Singapore Management University, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (AIM:LST) CEO Simon Deacon talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's latest milestone—a new project supporting Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in developing a smart agriculture research centre. Deacon described the £460,000 contract as a significant opportunity to demonstrate the company's AgTech capabilities. “This is a really good showcase for our AgTech division,” he said. The project brings together the company's full product range, including sensorGROW—its sensing technology and software, nurturGROW—its lighting solution, and the Tomtech computer system for environment control. He explained that this integrated turnkey offering allows clients to manage complete growing environments, aligning well with NTU's focus on controlled environment agriculture. The contract also leverages the company's manufacturing capabilities in the UK, supporting both commercial and academic applications in vertical farming and indoor growing. Deacon highlighted the momentum in the AgTech division, with a quoted sales pipeline of £45 million being converted steadily. International demand is also rising, particularly in Eastern and Western Europe. He emphasised that providing complete solutions, not just individual products, is key to delivering value and scaling growth. To hear more about the company's growth and vision for AgTech, watch the full interview above. Visit Proactive's YouTube channel for more exclusive CEO interviews. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and enable notifications for future updates. #AgTech #VerticalFarming #SmartFarming #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #LightScienceTechnologies #IndoorGrowing #sensorGROW #nurturGROW #Tomtech #UKManufacturing #GreenTech #SustainableFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #SimonDeacon #NTUProject

In this episode we chat to Sian Allen who is the research manager with the product innovation team at Lululemon.Hear how to Sian applies scientific knowledge to key aspects of sports wear development and the fundamentals when it comes to sports bras!Also featured are NTU researchers Dr Katy Griggs and Katie Reeves who have some exciting work in this area with regards to appropriate sports bra's across all stages of the female lifespan!We hope you enjoy!

QS世界大学排名顺序整理的全球前20所顶尖大学校训1. 麻省理工学院 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT)/ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts ˈɪnstɪtjuːt əv tekˈnɒlədʒi/校训: Mens et Manus (拉丁语)英文翻译: Mind and Hand中文翻译: 理论与实践并重2. 剑桥大学 (University of Cambridge)/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/校训: Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (拉丁语)英文翻译: From here, light and sacred draughts中文翻译: 此地乃启蒙之所，智识之源3. 牛津大学 (University of Oxford)/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˈɒksfəd/校训: Dominus Illuminatio Mea (拉丁语)英文翻译: The Lord is my light中文翻译: 上主乃吾光4. 哈佛大学 (Harvard University)/ˈhɑːvəd ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: Veritas (拉丁语)英文翻译: Truth中文翻译: 真理5. 斯坦福大学 (Stanford University)/ˈstænfəd ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: Die Luft der Freiheit weht (德语)英文翻译: The wind of freedom blows中文翻译: 愿自由之风劲吹6. 帝国理工学院 (Imperial College London)/ɪmˈpɪəriəl ˈkɒlɪdʒ ˈlʌndən/校训: Scientia imperii decus et tutamen (拉丁语)英文翻译: Scientific knowledge, the crowning glory and the safeguard of the empire中文翻译: 科学知识是帝国的至高荣耀和守护者7. 苏黎世联邦理工学院 (ETH Zurich) /ˌiːtiːˈeɪtʃ ˈzʊərɪk/QS排名: 7 | THE排名: 11校训: Welcome tomorrow (英语)中文翻译: 欢迎明天8. 伦敦大学学院 (UCL) /ˌjuːsiːˈel/校训: Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae (拉丁语)英文翻译: Let all come who by merit deserve the most reward中文翻译: 让所有应得奖赏的佼佼者齐聚于此9. 芝加哥大学 (University of Chicago) /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ʃɪˈkɑːɡəʊ/校训: Crescat scientia; vita excolatur (拉丁语)英文翻译: Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched中文翻译: 益智厚生10. 加州大学伯克利分校 (UC Berkeley) /ˌjuːˈsiː bɜːkli/校训: Fiat Lux (拉丁语)英文翻译: Let there be light中文翻译: 要有光11. 新加坡国立大学 (National University of Singapore, NUS)/ˈnæʃnəl ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˈsɪŋəpɔː/校训: Towards a Global Knowledge Enterprise中文翻译: 致力成为全球知识企业12. 康奈尔大学 (Cornell University) /kɔːˈnel ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study (英语)中文翻译: 我将创立一所院校，让任何人都能在此找到任何学科的指导13. 耶鲁大学 (Yale University)/jeɪl ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: Lux et Veritas (拉丁语)英文翻译: Light and Truth中文翻译: 光明与真理14. 北京大学 (Peking University, PKU)/ˈpiːˈkɪŋ ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: 思想自由，兼容并包 (中文)英文翻译: Freedom of Thought, Embrace Inclusiveness注: 此为核心精神，非官方拉丁文校训15. 普林斯顿大学 (Princeton University)/ˈprɪnstən ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: Dei Sub Numine Viget (拉丁语)英文翻译: Under God's power she flourishes中文翻译: 因上帝之力而繁荣16. 清华大学 (Tsinghua University)/ˈtʃɪŋˈhwɑː ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: 自强不息，厚德载物 (中文)来源: 《周易》英文翻译: Self-Discipline and Social Commitment17. 爱丁堡大学 (University of Edinburgh)/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˈedɪnbərə/校训: The Learned Can See Twice (英语)中文翻译: 智者不仅能看见，更能洞察18. 宾夕法尼亚大学 (University of Pennsylvania, UPenn)/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˌpensɪlˈveɪniə/校训: Leges sine moribus vanae (拉丁语)英文翻译: Laws without morals are useless中文翻译: 法无德不立19. 新加坡南洋理工大学 (Nanyang Technological University, NTU)/ˈnænjæŋ ˌteknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/校训: 暂无传统校训20. 东京大学 (The University of Tokyo)/ðə ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti əv ˈtoʊkioʊ/校训: 无官方校训更多卡卡老师分享公众号：卡卡课堂 卡卡老师微信：kakayingyu001送你一份卡卡老师学习大礼包，帮助你在英文学习路上少走弯路

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick things off with U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt to discuss his new book, The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court. Senator Schmitt also shares his perspective on President Trump bringing peace around the world and highlights his success in securing a historic FBI investment to combat violent crime in St. Louis. Next, Mariam Wahba of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies unpacks Egypt's war against the world's oldest Christian monastery, the country's record-setting gas deal with Israel, and the rising threat of antisemitic attacks to U.S. national security. Then, Matthew Putnam of the National Taxpayers Union joins to discuss his article, Don't Undermine 40 Years of Success with Tax Hikes. We wrap up with financial expert Gary Gygi, who breaks down today's markets and what comes next. It's an episode you won't want to miss. www.breakingbattlegrounds.vote Twitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_Battle Facebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegrounds Instagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegrounds LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegrounds Show sponsors: Santa Has A Podcast - This episode of Breaking Battlegrounds is brought to you by Santa Has a Podcast — a show for the whole family filled with kindness challenges, North Pole stories, elf updates, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic all year long. Listen now at SantaHasAPodcast.com. Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com Old Glory Depot Support American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly. Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.com Dot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters. Learn more at: dotvote.vote 4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more. Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after. Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.com About our guest: U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt is a sixth-generation Missourian who grew up in a working-class family in Bridgeton, Missouri. Inspired by his father's work ethic and his son Stephen's health challenges, Schmitt entered public service to fight for families like his own. He has served as State Senator, State Treasurer, Attorney General, and now as U.S. Senator for Missouri. As Attorney General, he launched initiatives to combat violent crime, address the opioid crisis, and bring justice to victims of sexual assault. In the Senate, Schmitt serves on the Judiciary, Armed Services, and Commerce Committees, where he continues to focus on protecting free speech, securing the border, and strengthening American energy independence. - Mariam Wahba is a research analyst at FDD focused on Egypt and minorities in the Middle East. Previously, she served with FDD's communications team where she booked experts and helped stand up FDD's Arabic X and Instagram accounts. Before coming to FDD, Mariam was the associate director of advocacy with the Philos Project, a Hertog political science fellow, a Tikvah Fund journalism fellow, and a policy associate at In Defense of Christians. She graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Middle East studies, Arabic, and Jewish studies. Born and raised in Egypt, she is a Coptic Christian and an advocate for the persecuted church. Mariam is also the co-founder of American-ish, a digital platform aimed at highlighting ethno-religious minorities of the Middle East and promoting American values. - Matthew Putnam is an Associate of External Affairs with National Taxpayers Union and National Taxpayers Union Foundation. In this role, he works with donors and on strategic partnerships. Originally from Florida, Matthew attended Florida State University and graduated with bachelor's degrees in international affairs and history. Prior to working at NTU, Matthew worked with a small tech-startup based in Washington, DC. Outside of NTU, Matthew also works at the DC institution Red Derby. He enjoys cooking and both watching and playing soccer in DC and Virginia. - Mr. Gary Gygi was hired by the Investment firm Dean Witter (became Morgan Stanley) after college and worked for the firm for about 15 years. During this time he achieved the position of First Vice President, Investment and branch manager of the Midvale, Utah office. Mr. Gygi won numerous sales awards and held the position of Branch Managed Money Coordinator and Branch Insurance Coordinator. Mr. Gygi left Morgan Stanley in 2003 to join the Investment management firm of Smoot Miller Cheney (later became SMC Capital) as a Senior Vice President. Mr. Gygi holds a dual registration so while affiliating with Smoot Miller Cheney; he also was a registered rep with Independent broker/dealer WBB Securities, LLC. In 2008, Mr. Gygi left SMC Capital to found Gygi Capital Management as President and CEO. Gygi Capital serves the Institutional and individual marketplace with investment management solutions. Gygi Capital is a State regulated Registered Investment Advisory firm located in Cedar Hills, Utah. Gygi affiliates with Union Capital Co. which is an independent broker/dealer firm.

From the discipline of military service to the forefront of global innovation, Professor Lam's career is a testament to resilience, execution, and visionary leadership. At the helm of NTU, he fosters industry collaboration, drives impactful research, and prepares the next generation for the future of work. His story is a powerful reminder that success is built on hard work, adaptability, and strong relationships.00:47- About Prof Lam Khin YongProfessor Lam Khin Yong is NTU Singapore's first Vice President (Industry), driving strategic industry partnerships and fostering innovation.

What does it mean to advocate for taxpayer rights in an increasingly polarized political landscape? Can alliances between the left and right yield real reform in tax policy?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU). Pete discusses:How NTU, founded in 1969, is a nonpartisan organization focused on simpler, fairer, lower taxes, less wasteful spending, and taxpayer rights.NTU's mission to fill gaps in the tax policy advocacy space, working on issues that other organizations ignore or overlook.Why NTU identified IRS reform as a key issue — and how they view it as a human rights concern, not just a policy issue.How NTU built a diverse coalition — including organizations like the ACLU and La Raza — to push for taxpayer rights reforms.NTU's creation of the Taxpayer Defense Center to pursue public interest litigation in precedent-setting tax cases.How the NTU Foundation's “Tax Basics” provides factual, accessible answers to common taxpayer questions.The internal practices that earned NTU a spot on Washingtonian's “Best Places to Work” list, including entrepreneurship and low internal politics.Pete's philosophy that association CEOs must focus on the “Four M's” — Money, Money, Money, and Money — to lead effectively.His success in working across ideological lines by reading opposing viewpoints, reaching out, and finding common ground.References:NTU WebsiteWhich States are Best for Remote Workers? 2025 Remote Obligations and Mobility (ROAM) Index - Foundation - National Taxpayers Unionhttps://www.ntu.org/foundation/project/taxpayer-defense-centerInside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Major Tax Provisions and Their Impact - Foundation - National Taxpayers Unionhttps://www.ntu.org/foundation/detail/ntuf-launches-cross-ideological-coalition-to-advise-on-irs-80-billion-budget-boost18 Great Places to Work in the DC Area

When footage of a woman and her car plunging into a sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road went viral, it raised questions on whether Singapore is susceptible to more sinkholes. With underground construction expanding and climate change reshaping our environment, what are engineers doing to keep our ground stable? Otelli Edwards speaks to David Ng at the Institution of Engineers Singapore and Dr Stephen Chua from the Earth Observatory of Singapore at NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with Tommy Aiello of NTU about the reality of spending in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Also Tiff talks about the latest adventures of "America's Guest". Finally for Tri-State Meteorologist Brandon Spinner explains why the Texas floods deaths are not the fault of the NWS or Donald Trump.

Scott talks with Tommy Aiello of NTU about the reality of spending in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Also Tiff talks about the latest adventures of "America's Guest". Finally for Tri-State Meteorologist Brandon Spinner explains why the Texas floods deaths are not the fault of the NWS or Donald Trump.

Hospitalisation and critical illness insurance are vital, but beware of being upsold or paying too much for premiums. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. What do young people need to know when buying their first insurance package? Insurance is an essential part of “adulting”, but it can be daunting when choosing from a wide range of products on a tight budget. Some can also find that insurance agents pressure them into buying products that they are not certain they need. In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at what you need to know before buying insurance. Her guests are NTU undergraduate Megan Wee and DBS bank Singapore head of bancassurance Loh Wanyun. 1:40: What are the different types of insurance? 9:00 Corporate vs personal insurance 11:00 How much should I spend on insurance? 13:25 How to deal with pushy agents 15:50 How much insurance is enough to cover me? 18:05 What are investment-linked policies? 21:00 Where should I buy insurance from? Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: https://str.sg/mvSa Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/A86X Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: https://str.sg/wB2m Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wuN3 Spotify: https://str.sg/wBr9 Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: https://str.sg/headstart-nl --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #headstartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

¿Tu clóset te aburre o sientes que ya no va contigo? En este episodio te comparto 10 ideas simples y creativas para reconectar con tu ropa y volver a disfrutar vestirte, sin necesidad de comprar nada nuevo.✨ Vuelve a emocionarte con tus prendas✨ Juega con combinaciones nuevas✨ Redescubre tu estilo con intenciónTu estilo no tiene reglas… tiene intención.

Three students in their early 20s tell us how they're approaching this. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Retirement used to be a word for middle-aged workers, perhaps as they started to think of how to lay up enough savings to enjoy their twilight years. But with movements like Fire - also known as financial independence, retire early - younger workers are starting to talk about retirement and prepare for the time they can kick their feet back and stop working. And for university students in their early 20s, preparing for retirement is already underway, to hit their goals of retiring early and to fund their ideal retirement lifestyles. So how early should you think of retirement and how can you plan for it? In this episode, ST business correspondent Sue-Ann Tan looks at retirement planning even when you're in your 20s and if Fire can really work. Her guests are three NTU students in their early 20s - Tina Aw, Charmaine Chia and Aurene Graciella. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:51 How old were you when you first thought about retirement? 5:33 Hustling from the age of 12 to achieve Fire 8:20 The mental and social costs of Fire 9:15 What is your ideal retirement age? 11:58 How are you preparing for retirement? 24:56 How much will you need per month in retirement? 27:44 Will you consider micro-retirement? Listen to "Should we play with FIRE?": https://str.sg/5mHc Read Sue-Ann Tan's articles: https://str.sg/mvSa Follow Sue-Ann Tan on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/A86X Host: Sue-Ann Tan (suetan@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Lynda Hong & Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: https://str.sg/wB2m Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wuN3 Spotify: https://str.sg/wBr9 Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: https://str.sg/headstart-nl --- Follow more podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #headstartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: Singapore-based sustainability expert Nilesh Jadhav shares how AI, autonomous systems, and smart technologies are transforming buildings into intelligent, grid-interactive assets that can dramatically reduce carbon emissions while improving performance. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion  With over 20 years of experience in the field of clean energy and decarbonization, Nilesh Jadhav (NJ) is a passionate champion of accelerating the net-zero transition for organizations and communities. In his professional role at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, he leads the delivery of end-to-end decarbonization solutions and digital services for sustainability. He is also a certified adult educator and conducts courses in the field of energy and sustainability as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Nanyang Business School. Nilesh is also an entrepreneur, thought leader, professional trainer, and coach, with expertise in smart and sustainable built environment technologies and digital and innovation ecosystem platforms. He co-founded and served as the first CEO of BtrLyf, a spin-off company of Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore), that offers a digital built environment ecosystem platform. He also worked as a Senior Scientist and Program Director at NTU, leading the Ecocampus Sustainability testbeding initiative and the research group on Sustainable Built Environment Technologies. A chemical engineer by training, Nilesh earned his masters at Delft University before transitioning from petrochemicals to sustainability. He holds an MBA in Operations and Process Management and is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager. He published the book "Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options" in 2017 and is driven by the mission of creating innovative pathways and partnerships for achieving complete decarbonization and net-zero goals.

Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union, talks about the Congressional agenda as conservatives/Republicans work towards the next federal budget. Now that the CR passed, Congress should concentrate on the economy with good fiscal policy, including tax cuts, and good energy policy. More articles from Brandon here: https://www.ntu.org/about/staff/brandon-arnold More info on NTU here: https://www.ntu.org/ NTU on X: @NTU Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(7:05am) Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayers Union, talks about the Congressional agenda as conservatives/Republicans work towards the next federal budget. Now that the CR passed, Congress should concentrate on the economy with good fiscal policy, including tax cuts, and good energy policy. More articles from Brandon here: https://www.ntu.org/about/staff/brandon-arnold More info on NTU here: https://www.ntu.org/ NTU on X: @NTU (7:20am) Chuck Schumer postpones (cancels?) his book tour and deals with angry Democrats along with visiting "The View." Story here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/schumer-postpones-book-tour-due-to-security-concerns-amid-anger-from-democrats-over-government-funding-fight/ar-AA1B5Lyg?ocid=BingNewsSerp (7:35am) St. Louis County ways fired federal workers can come work for them! Story here: https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/18/st-louis-county-encourages-fired-federal-workers-to-work-for-them/ (7:50am) We discuss common things that have faded away from our society. Download the NewsTalkSTL app from your app store and listen anytime, anywhere! NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some cinemas which have existed for decades have shut as some people prefer to watch films at home. Can the experience of watching a movie on the big screen be saved? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert discuss with Karen Tan, co-founder of The Projector and Ben Slater, senior lecturer at NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is safer to live near a nuclear power plant than to ride a plane, says an expert. Do we have a Not In My Backyard (Nimby) syndrome? Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. Nuclear energy: Why not? That is the response from an expert on why Singapore is exploring it. The radioactive release from the Fukushima meltdown in 2011 did not kill anyone, but thousands of workers at coal mines die every year, says Dr Alvin Chew, a senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in NTU. Dr Chew’s research focuses on the usage of civilian nuclear energy. He was previously with the civil service, working on energy security and energy transition issues. “When you compare the (nuclear sector) to airline industries, there are more airline crashes and lives being lost. But yet, people are still flying,” he adds. Still, the horrors of nuclear disasters such as the meltdowns in Chernobyl and Fukushima appear to have scarred mankind. To go nuclear or not is a highly polarising topic in many countries. To gain the public’s trust on nuclear energy in Singapore, Dr Chew emphasises the importance for authorities to explain a country’s need for nuclear energy, educate the people about radiation safety, and also ensure the population is prepared for a worst-case scenario. Most of the time, the best form of protection is to stay at home, shut the windows and wait for the authorities’ instructions, he adds. Singapore, like several other countries mired by the triple threat of climate change, energy security and rising electricity costs, is taking a hard look at a controversial energy source – nuclear power. The authorities have been exploring advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), that are promised to be safer. In this episode, Lynda Hong and co-host Shabana Begum find out what drives the fear of nuclear power. Will Singapore residents allow a nuclear plant to be built in their 'backyard'? Highlights (click/tap above): 3:32 No deaths from Fukushima meltdown itself, but more deaths from coal-mining 7:34 Evacuation is not the best protection from radiation leaks 9:36 Why small modular reactors (SMRs) are suitable for Singapore 17:00 Nuclear and the 'Nimby' syndrome 26:02 How nuclear waste becomes a social issue Read ST's Opinion section: https://str.sg/w7sH Read Shabana Begum’s articles:https://str.sg/LfQG Hosts: Lynda Hong (lyndahong@sph.com.sg) and Shabana Begum (nshab@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producer: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow In Your Opinion Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/w7Qt Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wukb Spotify: https://str.sg/w7sV Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcast website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times' app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #inyouropinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm delighted to speak with Dr Sam Thrower and Prof Chris Harwood this week. We discuss parent education and support strategies in youth sport. Sam is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Oxford Brookes University. His main research interests lie in the area of youth sport and specifically the psychosocial development of young athletes. He is particularly interested in topics such as parenting in sport, sport-confidence, motivational climates and stress and coping. Sam's research in these areas has been published in a range of leading international journals including: ‘Psychology of Sport & Exercise', ‘Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise & Health', ‘Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology', ‘Journal of Applied Sport Psychology' and 'Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology'. His current research focuses on parent-child interactions and the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based sport parent education programmes. Chris is the Director of the Sport, Health and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). He is a Professor of Sport Psychology at NTU where his research focuses on the psychosocial aspects of athlete development, wellbeing and performance including the roles of the coach, parents, and the wider social and organisational environment. Chris is particularly focused on the integration of psychological principles into youth sport settings and his applied research is characterised by working with the support system around young people. Chris is also prominent in the area of professional development, supervision and training of sport psychologists in the UK and international systems.

We speak with regular show commentator Brian Hioe, former American Institute in Taiwan Director William Stanton and Professor Huang Min-Hua, the chair of the National Taiwan University's Department of Political Science about the US election and how it's outcome could affect Taiwan at a special show recorded live at a roundtable event jointly organized by ICRT and the National Taiwan University's Political Science Student Association at the NTU in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

* Guest: Pete Sepp – President of National Tax Payers Union – (NTU) is the Voice of America's Taxpayers, mobilizing elected officials and citizens on behalf of tax relief and reform – NTU.org * Guest: Bryan Rust, Over the past 50 years, The Rust Family has been working to educate customers about precious metals – FreeWaterCoinCo.com * Honest Money Report: Gold – $2660.10 Silver – $31.82. * Shame! – Congress Approves a Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown – In quick succession, the House and Senate moved to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20. But they punted a bigger spending fight to the end of the year – The Senate vote was 78 to 18 – All the ‘no' votes were Republicans – the House approved the bill in a 341 to 82 vote, with a majority of the Republican conference and all Democrats present linking arms to pass the legislation – NYT. The only alternative to the continuing resolution at this stage would have been a government shutdown. “It would be political malpractice to shut the government down,” Johnson said. “I think everyone understands that. Johnson warned that when the new extension expires in December, he will not support a massive, catchall bill to fund the government, referred to as an omnibus, so another stopgap may be needed that would allow the new president and Congress to have the final say on fiscal 2025 spending levels. * Hey Mike Johnson: Isn't It ‘Political Malpractice' To Continue To Fund Unconstitutional Government Over And Over Again With No End In Sight? * New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by federal grand jury: Sources Adams called it an “entirely false” indictment – Ocasio-Cortez Calls On Adams to Step Down. * Biden: I Would Have Beaten ‘Loser' Trump President tells The View that he's ‘at peace' with his decision to step aside – Newser.com * Biden, on TV, Calls Trump ‘a Loser' Who Lacks ‘Redeeming Value' – NYT.

Labor unions were spawned when employers imposed oppressive working conditions on their workers.  The Internal Revenue Code has spawned a union of its own in the National Taxpayers Union.  The NTU keeps an eye on Congress and rates its members on how their votes affect the taxpayers' pockets.This week, the FAIRtax Guys examine the NTU scores for the 26 Congressional representatives who are current cosponsors of the FAIRtax bill.

To some degree, there's one area of economic policy that find agreement with some Republicans and some Democrats. The problem is that area of agreement pushes prices up on things most people need to buy. In this discussion, the National Taxpayer Union's Bryan Riley discusses the effort to use tariffs (and other costs added to imports) and how that affects our cost of living. For more information: https://www.ntu.org/publications/detail/import-taxes-inflate-back-to-school-prices-2

* One In Five Mail In Voters Admit They Cheated In 2020 Election - RasmussenReports.com * Rasmussen Finds that 3% of 2020 Voters were Non-Citizens Who Plan to Vote Again in 2024. * Mark Zuckerberg 'comes clean' in damning letter about Facebook's election interference and pandemic censorship - TheBlaze.com * Mark Zuckerberg says Meta was ‘pressured' by Biden administration to censor Covid-related content in 2021! * Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France! - Telegram has more than 900M users. The 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was reportedly accused of failing to mitigate the misuse of his platform for criminal activities. * Rumble CEO Escapes France After Telegram Boss Arrested for Not Censoring Speech! Chris Pavlovski, CEO of the major social media platform Rumble, has publicly declared his departure from France, citing escalating threats against his company and fellow tech executives. * Kamala raised $82M during last week's Democratic convention and has now hauled in a record $540M for her presidential bid in one month. * Guest: Pete Sepp - President of National Tax Payers Union - (NTU) is the Voice of America's Taxpayers, mobilizing elected officials and citizens on behalf of tax relief and reform - NTU.org * I Just Made a Huge Bet on Trump to Win the Presidency. But the Really Good News is the Biggest Gambler in Vegas Just Bet $1 Million on Trump- and He Doesn't Lose! - Wayne Allyn Root, TheGatewayPundit.com * 'Wellness' fees, 'kitchen staff appreciation' charges may be hiding on your restaurant bill. * The IRS collects almost $5T in individual income, corporate income, and payroll taxes each year! * How Many Hours Do Americans Spend Doing Taxes? * 6.5B Hours, $260B: What Tax Complexity Costs Americans - Demian Brady, NTU.org

* Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions To Resume In Idaho! * Guest: Pete Sepp - President of National Tax Payers Union - (NTU) is the Voice of America's Taxpayers, mobilizing elected officials and citizens on behalf of tax relief and reform - NTU.org