Group 1: Economic and Market Trends - Gold has surged past $5,000 an ounce for the first time, driven by calls from German economists for repatriation from U.S. vaults [4] - Big Tech earnings are anticipated to test investor confidence in AI spending, with memory becoming a significant focus in the market [3] - The odds of a government shutdown have surged to 80%, which could impact various sectors [8] Group 2: Corporate Responses and Challenges - Major Minnesota-based companies, including 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, U.S. Bancorp, and UnitedHealth, are advocating for calm and collaboration among officials following recent incidents in the Twin Cities [5] - Target has faced backlash over detentions occurring on its property, with employees expressing dissatisfaction towards the company's leadership for perceived inaction [6] - The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the disruption and tragic loss of life due to recent challenges, urging for immediate de-escalation and real solutions [5] Group 3: Company-Specific Developments - Tesla plans to train Optimus humanoid robots in Texas, indicating a focus on advancing automation technology [7] - Merck has halted M&A talks with cancer drugmaker Revolution, reflecting strategic shifts in the pharmaceutical sector [7] - Vanguard's client assets outside the U.S. have surpassed $1 trillion, showcasing significant growth in international investment [8]

The Supreme Court sounded like they're leaning toward knocking down a conversion therapy ban in Colorado. Can't say for sure, obviously, until we know the decision, but that is the tea leaf reading from oral arguments today in a case brought by a Christian therapist. She offers what she calls voluntary faith-based therapy for kids and argues this Colorado ban violates her right to free speech.Now, the state says therapy by licensed professionals, that's not free speech and that it is simply trying to stop a ...

Elon Musk Boosts Push To ‘Cancel Netflix’ Over LGBTQ Show Creator’s Charlie Kirk Posthttps://t.co/Iz40eg6Ly9 https://t.co/9YA0e3ae5m ...

RT Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok)HOLY SHIT: Chad Turner, the President of LGBTQ activist org @CLGBTCC and convicted CHILD SEX OFFENDER, is a sponsor for a "family friendly" Pride Festival in NC..@unioncopride is allowing a child s*x offender to help organize and sponsor a Pride event for children.PARENTS BEWARETHIS IS INSANITY ...

LGBTQ+ Community & Memorials - LGBTQ+ community members and local residents repainted a crosswalk memorializing the 49 victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting after it was painted over by state officials [1] - The crosswalk was part of a tribute to 49 people killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting [1] - Florida Governor Ronda Santis stated that state roads should not be used for political purposes [1] - The memorial is intended to honor those who were killed [2] Government & Policy - Republican push to remove similar crosswalks across the country [3] - Secretary of Transportation Shawn Duffy announced an initiative, stating taxpayers expect their dollars to fund safe streets, not rainbow crosswalks [3] - Florida Department of Transportation updated street guidelines and is correcting pavement markings not in compliance [3] - Local leaders stated the crosswalk memorial was originally made with Florida DOT approval [4] Safety & Research - A 2022 study found that streets with asphalt art saw an average 17% decrease in the crash rate [5] Community Response - Communities are rising up in resistance [5]

The good part is this helps build your wealth and uh besides building your wealth, you're making an impact. You're leaving a legacy. You're changing things up. And so anybody that can put 2 to 5% of their portfolio into venture capital should be doing that. >> Welcome to So Fabulously, where raw honesty collides with your bank account and a respectable amount of litter. You know, if we had a dollar for every time someone told us that money was the same for LGBTQ plus people and for women, we would have enou ...

For nearly three years, young LGBTQ plus people who call 988, the country's suicide and crisis lifeline had the option to press three to receive specialized services from LGBTQ trained counselors. That is now a thing of the past. The Trump administration officially shut down the program on Thursday, a move advocates say will be devastating for queer children and young adults who are more like more than four times more likely than their peers to contemplate suicide.The CEO of the Trevor Project said the Trum ...