US Supply Chains at Risk

Canada’s biggest railroads, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National (CN), are halting shipping networks due to a labor dispute with the Teamsters union.

Both companies have stopped some shipments, including hazardous materials and refrigerated products. Starting Tuesday, CPKC will cease all shipments beginning in Canada and any US shipments destined for Canada.

Lockouts could begin as early as August 22. Each railroad handles around 40,000 carloads daily, worth $1 billion collectively.

Goods like automobiles, chemicals, and agricultural products will be severely affected, especially with the harvest season approaching.

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The Hotelification of Offices

Companies are redesigning offices to attract employees back to work. They are creating luxurious environments known as "work resorts."

One prime example is Springline in Menlo Park, California. This 6.4 acre complex features two office buildings, nine restaurants, and outdoor spaces. It offers amenities like a gym and an upscale grocery store.

The design mimics boutique hotels with airy décor and a signature scent reminiscent of saltwater and honeydew.

The US faces a 20% office vacancy rate. Companies hope to make the office a place where employees want to be.

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Sam Altman is Battling Governments Over your Eyes

Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) has another company called Worldcoin, which aims to distinguish humans from AI with iris-scanning technology.

Worldcoin verifies identities using a device called the Orb, claiming to have registered over 6 million users across nearly 40 countries.

It also aims to provide financial support, as AI disrupts traditional jobs. Users receive World ID passports and payments in Worldcoin’s cryptocurrency, WLD.

The initiative faced pushback from multiple governments. Countries like Hong Kong, Spain, and Argentina have scrutinized its operations. And Kenya launched a criminal investigation about data privacy and user consent.

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Nuclear Power Revival in America?

By 2035, America's goal is 100% clean electricity. Currently, nuclear power provides 20% of the nation's electricity

Aging reactors, averaging 42 years old, are being decommissioned faster than new ones are built.

Congress passed the ADVANCE Act, easing regulations and offering 50% investment tax credits to build more reactors. Aiming to increase nuclear capacity to meet 27% of electricity demand.

The Department of Energy has also committed $900 million to support small modular reactors (SMRs), which are a next generation safe reeactors.

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