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June 11, 2025

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US-China Trade Truce

U.S. and Chinese officials established a new framework to enhance their trade truce after two days of talks in London, with a focus on lifting China's export curbs on rare earth minerals crucial for various industries, including electric vehicles.

The framework builds on a Geneva agreement aimed at reducing retaliatory tariffs, which have exceeded 100%.

Although the latest agreement stabilizes tariff rates, it does not resolve all disputes, with potential U.S. tariffs rising from 30% to 145% and Chinese tariffs from 10% to 125% by August 10.

The World Bank lowered its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% due to trade tensions.

Sources: Reuters, AP News, Bloomberg, NYTimes, WallStreetJournal.

Mass Shooting in Austrian School

A school shooting at Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz, Austria, resulted in 10 fatalities, including seven women and three men.

The 21-year-old shooter, a former student, used a shotgun and handgun before taking his own life. Eleven others were injured, with one in critical condition. The incident is among Austria's deadliest school shootings.

A national mourning period was declared, beginning with a minute of silence. The shooter left a farewell letter, and authorities are investigating his motives.

Sources: BBC, Euractiv, Dw, EuroNews, Reuters.

OpenAI Partners with Google Cloud

OpenAI has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance its computing capacity, moving away from its exclusive relationship with Microsoft.

This shift is driven by the surge in demand for resources, including a $500 billion Stargate data center initiative with SoftBank and Oracle. OpenAI’s revenue run rate is projected to reach $10 billion by June 2025, fueled by the popularity of ChatGPT, which threatens Google's search market share.

Google Cloud, generating $43 billion in sales, aims to strengthen its position against competitors like Amazon through this partnership.

Sources: Reuters, W, PYMNTS, Datacenterdynamics.

ETFs Capitalizing on Deregulation

Three investment firms launched The Free Markets ETF (FMKT), focusing on companies poised to benefit from deregulation under the Trump administration.

This initiative follows the Supreme Court's June 2024 ruling that overturned the Chevron doctrine, which previously constrained businesses with regulatory burdens costing $2.1 trillion annually.

FMKT targets about 30 companies across various sectors, including healthcare and energy, using an AI-driven system to identify firms advocating for regulatory relief.

The fund aims to provide flexible investments, including stocks and digital assets, appealing to investors seeking growth opportunities linked to policy changes.

Sources: Reuters, Businesswire, Pionline.

Reducing "Forever Chemicals" in Our Bodies

A study found that fiber supplements, particularly containing oat beta-glucan, can reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the body by 8% over four weeks.

The research involved 72 adult men with PFAS in their blood. PFAS, chemicals linked to health risks like increased cholesterol and certain cancers, are widespread in the U.S. population.

Experts believe fiber may bind to PFAS, preventing absorption. While results are promising, researchers warn the study is a pilot and larger investigations are needed.

Soluble and insoluble fibers from fruits and vegetables also correlate with lower PFAS levels, offering additional health benefits.

Sources: Health, Ecowatch.

How Personal Care Products Impact Our Chemical Shield

Personal care products like lotions and perfumes alter air chemistry by disrupting hydroxyl (OH) radicals, which protect against indoor ozone pollutants.

A study showed that applying unscented lotion reduced OH concentrations significantly, weakening the body's ozone barrier. Fragrances had a stronger but shorter-lived impact.

As people spend up to 90% of their time indoors, these findings raise concerns about indoor air quality and the long-term health effects of chemical byproducts.

Sources: SciTechDaily, Sciencenews, Sciencealert, Uci.

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