A look at Trump's first month in office. And, how to beat parental burnout

A prophecy from Japanese manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, dubbed the "New Baba Vanga," has led to a sharp decline in travel bookings to Japan, particularly among East Asian tourists, due to fears of a catastrophic natural disaster predicted for July 2025. Her updated book, The Future I Saw, gained viral traction as it forecasts a large-scale disaster involving a tsunami "three times larger" than the 2011 event, impacting Japan and surrounding regions. As a result,...

The House tax bill passed on Thursday aims to prohibit Medicaid coverage for all transgender care and remove such care from essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of transgender adults and minors. An amendment striking references to minors was added just before the vote, intensifying concerns from LGBTQ advocates who argue that these measures reflect animosity towards transgender individuals and may face legal challenges for violating equal protection...

SINGAPORE: A local survey reveals that all secondary school students surveyed use AI tools for homework, with 84% using them weekly. The survey, part of CNA’s Talking Point, involved 500 students aged 15-25 and found that 86% use AI mainly for generating ideas, with secondary students frequently using it for math problems and grammar checking. These findings indicate a significant prevalence of AI use among students compared to previous estimates. Full Article

The Trump administration is moving forward with $110 billion in energy deals in Iraqi Kurdistan, despite objections from the Iraqi central government, with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizing support for the region's development. HKN Energy and WesternZagros will develop significant gas and oil reserves, and Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani called the agreements "absolutely constitutional." While Iraq struggles with energy dependence on Iran, the Kurdistan region aims to enhance its energy production and achieve...

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that they will not renew Brendan Shanahan's contract as president and alternate governor after over a decade in the role. During his tenure, the team achieved just two post-season series victories, despite having a roster filled with high-priced offensive talent. This decision marks a significant change in leadership for the franchise as they seek to improve their playoff performance moving forward. Full Article

The India Business Briefing newsletter highlights potential developments in US-India trade relations, with a possible interim deal anticipated before Trump's tariff implementation on July 8. Notably, Apple is increasing manufacturing in India, with Foxconn investing $1.5 billion in a new plant, while Asian Paints faces significant challenges, including a 45% drop in profits and increased competition, prompting Reliance to seek buyers for its stake in the company. Overall, India’s efforts to attract multinational companies are...