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June 5, 2025

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Trump Reinstates Travel Bans

President Trump announced a travel ban affecting citizens from 12 countries, effective June 9, 2025.

The banned countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Seven additional nations face stricter entry requirements, these include Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

Trump cited national security concerns linked to a recent terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, and indicated that these countries have poor screening processes.

Sources: AP News, Reuters, FinancialTimes, WallStreetJournal.

23andMe's Bidding Battle

23andMe, a bankrupt genetic analysis firm, has initiated a second auction after a $305 million bid from co-founder Anne Wojcicki’s nonprofit, TTAM Research Institute, exceeding Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' earlier $256 million offer.

The original winning bid was contested in court by Wojcicki. A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge questioned auction limits, prompting both parties to defend their rules.

23andMe has struggled since its Chapter 11 filing in March, affected by declining demand and a data breach exposing customer DNA information. Regeneron plans another bid and seeks a $10 million breakup fee if Wojcicki prevails.

Sources: Bloomberg, Bloomberg, Reuters, Finimize, WallStreetJournal.

Fed’s Beige Book Report

Half of the Federal Reserve's districts have reported declines. Only three out of twelve reported growth.

The nonmanufacturing PMI dropped to 49.9 in May, indicating a contraction in the services sector. Consumer spending is weakening, and May's private payroll growth was just 37,000, the lowest since March 2023. Input prices surged to a two-year high, causing hesitation in business planning.

Firms may pass increased costs onto consumers in the near future. The ISM reported prices paid for service inputs surged to 68.7, the highest in two years.

Sources: Reuters, Reuters, Bloomberg, Economictimes, CNBC.

OpenAI Battles Court Order

OpenAI is battling a court order to preserve all user logs from ChatGPT, including deleted chats and sensitive API conversations.

This ruling stems from accusations of evidence destruction in a copyright lawsuit. OpenAI argues the order infringes on user privacy, as it must retain data even when users delete it.

The order raises concerns for business clients, potentially exposing sensitive information. Users express alarm over privacy risks, affecting OpenAI's reputation.

OpenAI is actively contesting the order to protect user interests and maintain its commitment to privacy and safety.

Sources: Arstechnica, Gigazine, Adweek.

Treating Genetic Disorders in Newborns

Researchers at the San Raffaele-Telethon Institute have found a postnatal window in newborn mice ideal for gene therapy targeting blood stem cells.

This period, especially within the first two weeks, allows direct injection of lentiviral vectors, avoiding invasive procedures. Experiments showed that a single intravenous injection improved outcomes for three genetic diseases.

Mobilizing drugs extended the treatment window by increasing circulating stem cell numbers. Circulating hematopoietic stem cells were also detected in human newborns, indicating potential for human application.

Additionally, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing was found to provoke inflammation in stem cells, suggesting complications in treatment outcomes, leading to proposed mitigation strategies.

Sources: SciTechDaily, EurekAlert, TheMedicineMaker, Medicalxpress.

Transforming Crude Oil Separation

MIT researchers developed a membrane technology that separates crude oil by molecular size, potentially reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in oil processing.

Traditional crude oil distillation is energy-intensive, accounting for 6% of global CO2 emissions. The new approach uses a thin film for molecular filtration instead of heat, enhancing efficiency.

Researchers modified polyamide membranes for water desalination, improving them with stronger imine bonds to maintain filtering capabilities. In tests, the membrane concentrated toluene significantly and separated lighter and heavier hydrocarbons.

This innovation could replace conventional fractionation columns and support large-scale production using established manufacturing practices. The research is backed by ExxonMobil.

Sources: SciTechDaily, Globalenergyprize, TechnologyNetworks.

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