In partnership with

Anna's Daybreak News

_{Just facts, you think for yourself}

Thursday, 5:28 AM

May 29, 2025

Good morning news friend! Explore the headlines driving today and shaping the world of tomorrow. 📰🌟

Click here to read the poll results and comments from our previous edition. Over 7,543 people gave their opinion about the trump administration halting student visas.

Can’t see all 6 articles in this email? The Gmail app sometimes crops our emails, click here to view full edition.

Court Blocks Trump's Tariff Power

A federal court has declared President Trump's tariffs illegal, stating he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The ruling invalidates his tariffs, which reached 54%, impacting the $1.2 trillion trade deficit, while leaving existing tariffs on autos and steel intact. Lawsuits from small businesses and 12 states argued the tariffs harmed operations and burdened consumers.

Markets responded positively, with the U.S. dollar strengthening and Wall Street futures rising. The administration plans to appeal, asserting trade deficits are a national emergency.

The U.S. Supreme Court may ultimately decide on the tariffs, affecting global trade dynamics.

Sources: AP News, Reuters, Bloomberg, WallStreetJournal

NVIDIA Q1 Results

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang projected $45 billion in Q2 revenue, despite an $8 billion loss from new China export restrictions. Last quarter, revenue reached $44.06 billion, with a $39.1 billion contribution from data centers.

NVIDIA holds a 90% market share in the AI accelerator market and anticipates substantial growth from its Blackwell chip lineup.

NVIDIA plans to launch the world's largest quantum research supercomputer, enhancing its AI and quantum computing leadership.

The company introduced DGX Cloud Lepton for streamlined AI development and a cloud-to-robot platform targeting humanoid robots. It also unveiled RTX PRO servers for the enterprise IT sector.

Sources: Nvidia, JapanTimes, WallStreetJournal, FinancialTimes.

US Escalates Tensions with China

The U.S. has implemented new export restrictions on design software, chemicals, and machinery to China, requiring licenses for shipments. The Department of Commerce will review these licenses individually.

Shares of Cadence and Synopsys dropped by 10.7% and 9.6%, respectively, after the announcement.

Visa revocations have been announced for Chinese students linked to the Communist Party or in critical studies, impacting U.S. universities that enrolled about 277,000 Chinese students in 2024, down from 370,000 in 2019.

Chinese students contribute over $50 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

Sources: Reuters, Reuters, Reuters, Bloomberg.

Chevron’s Narrow Escape

Chevron has received limited authorization to maintain its assets in Venezuela, including stakes in oil joint ventures with PDVSA. The new guidelines prevent Chevron from operating oilfields, exporting oil, or expanding activities.

Despite exporting up to 290,000 barrels per day in 2023, output has declined due to U.S. sanctions and PDVSA mismanagement, with national production at approximately 1 million barrels per day. Maduro's government has rejected U.S. sanctions as economic warfare.

Chevron will retain staff in Venezuela, but PDVSA will manage operations. The authorization follows accusations against Maduro for inadequate electoral reforms, highlighting the complexities of operating under restrictive regulations amid political tensions.

Sources: Brazilenergyinsight, Reuters, WallStreetJournal, Energyintel.

Early Alzheimer’s Detection Test

Researchers developed the Penta-Plex Alzheimer’s Disease Capture Sandwich Immunoassay (5ADCSI), a blood test that identifies five key Alzheimer’s biomarkers.

This test surpasses existing commercial options, measuring proteins like amyloid and tau linked to Alzheimer’s progression. It analyzed 63 blood samples from Alzheimer’s patients, those with mild cognitive impairment, and healthy individuals, revealing the highest biomarker levels in Alzheimer’s cases.

The cost-effective test utilizes xMAP® technology, enabling potential annual screenings. Researchers plan to further validate the test across hundreds of patients and aim to pair it with genetic testing for individual disease risk assessment.

Sources: SciTechDaily, USC.

Gum Disease Bacteria and Heart Health

Gum disease bacteria, specifically Porphyromonas gingivalis, can enter the bloodstream and damage heart tissue, increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) by 30% in individuals with periodontitis.

A study showed that infected mice had a sixfold higher risk of AFib compared to uninfected mice, with heart scarring reaching 21.9% in the infected group. The bacteria were also found in samples from 68 AFib patients, particularly those with severe gum disease.

Maintaining oral hygiene may help protect heart health, supporting the need for periodontal treatment to reduce AFib risk.

Sources: SciTechDaily, News-Medical, Labmate-Online.

“Neither the depth of despondency nor the height of euphoria tells you how long either will last.”

Did you know we also write in-depth deep dives? They are long, packed with insights, and have received rave reviews. If you’re up for a detailed, action-packed read, check them out:

• Ethanol: Hype, Hope or the future of Fuel?

• AI Chip Cold War

• Consumer Spending Trends

Baked with love,

Anna Eisenberg ❤️