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December 5, 2025

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Texas GOP-Drawn Congressional Map

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Texas’ GOP-drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, overturning a lower court's racial gerrymandering ruling.

The map, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in August 2025, could add up to five Republican House seats, increasing GOP influence from the current 25 of 38 seats. The Court said the lower court made "serious errors" by intervening in an active election.

Democrats and civil rights groups challenged the map, highlighting racial disparities, with Texas 40% white but white voters holding over 73% of seats. The ruling intensifies nationwide redistricting battles, affecting control of Congress ahead of 2026.

Sources: AP News, Bloomberg, Reuters, BBC.

Netflix’s $60 Billion War for Warner

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is in exclusive talks to sell its studios and HBO Max to Netflix for about $28 per share, mostly cash.

Paramount Skydance and Comcast also bid, but Paramount disputes Netflix’s and Comcast’s regulatory outlook and alleges favoritism toward Netflix by WBD management. WBD shares surged nearly 6% to $26. Netflix might pay a $5 billion breakup fee if regulators block the deal.

The sale excludes WBD’s CNN, Discovery+, sports, and news assets. Netflix would gain Warner Bros. Studios, HBO, and franchises like Harry Potter, DC Comics, and Game of Thrones, enhancing its physical production and IP for expansion into theme parks, gaming, and merchandising.

Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Deadline.

Jobless Claims Fall

US jobless claims dropped to 191,000 for the week ending November 29, 2025, the lowest since September 2022 and below forecasts of 220,000. Continuing claims fell to 1.939 million.

Despite layoffs by UPS, GM, Amazon, and Verizon, overall layoffs remain low. ADP reported a loss of 32,000 private jobs in November. The labor market shows weak hiring and low firing amid reduced labor supply from immigration cuts and AI automation. The unemployment rate was 4.4% in September.

Inflation stays above target at 2.8% core inflation. Treasury yields rose, and the Fed faces divided views on rate cuts, complicating expectations for monetary easing in early 2026.

Sources: Reuters, AP News, Vtmarkets, Bloomberg.

Deep Dive: The Retirement Tax Bomb

That number on your 401(k) statement?

It’s an illusion.

You think that money is yours. But the government has a "senior claim" on every dollar.

And at age 73, they come to collect.

It’s called the Retirement Tax Bomb.

Here is the scary part: One wrong withdrawal can trigger a "Tax Torpedo."

Suddenly, up to 85% of your Social Security becomes taxable. Your Medicare premiums skyrocket.

And if you pass away, your spouse could face a tax bill double what you pay today.

The system is rigged to tax you when you can least afford it.

But you can defuse it.

I’m sharing a deep dive on exactly how to do it.

This report covers: • Why the "lower tax bracket in retirement" is a dangerous myth. • The "Gap Years" strategy to move money tax-free. • How to stop the IRS from inheriting your wealth.

Don't let the government be your financial planner.

Read the full report here.

US Lobbies EU

The US urged EU countries to reject a loan plan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian central bank assets. The US argued these assets should be preserved to support future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, warning that using them to finance the war could prolong the conflict.

This lobbying occurred in late 2025 and reflects ongoing US influence on EU financial policy concerning Ukraine. European diplomats confirmed the discussions, though the exact amount of frozen Russian assets was unspecified.

The debate persists within the EU over prioritizing Ukraine’s immediate funding needs versus leveraging assets to encourage a peace deal.

Sources: Bloomberg.

DNA “Danger Zone”

Researchers found a 35% higher mutation rate within the first 100 base pairs at gene transcription start sites using 225,000 human genomes. These mutations, including mosaic variants arising early in embryonic development, can be inherited and cluster in genes linked to cancer, brain function, and limb development.

Fewer older mutations suggest natural selection removes harmful variants over time. The higher mutation rate occurs due to RNA transcription machinery pausing or reversing near start sites, exposing DNA to damage. Current genetic models underestimate these mutation rates, potentially skewing disease risk assessments.

The findings call for updated mutation models and greater attention to mosaic mutations in genetic research to improve disease prediction.

Sources: SciTechDaily.

Real-Time Disease Detection

Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney developed AI-powered wearable sweat sensors that monitor biomarkers like glucose and cortisol in real time. These flexible, non-invasive microfluidic patches collect continuous sweat data and transmit it wirelessly.

The technology aims to detect early signs of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s, offering an alternative to blood tests. Athletes could track electrolytes and confirm drug-free status, while diabetics may monitor glucose levels through sweat.

Currently in prototype phase, these devices use AI pattern analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy. Commercial interest is rising, with experts forecasting new wearables for chronic disease risk and stress hormone monitoring soon.

Sources: SciTechDaily.

“The highest wisdom often consists in keeping your mouth shut and pretending to be as foolish as your neighbors, for a solitary genius is just a target, while a wise man hidden in a crowd is safe.”

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Anna Eisenberg ❤️