President Donald Trump introduced the "Rate Payer Protection Pledge" during his State of the Union, a bold initiative designed to shield consumers from soaring electricity bills driven by AI-powered data centers. This pledge mandates technology companies to bear the burden of increased power consumption and encourages them to build their own power plants, preventing these costs from being passed on to the general public.
Apple's stock jumped over 2% following the announcement of its Houston facility expansion, which will bring Mac mini assembly to the U.S. for the first time and significantly scale up advanced AI server manufacturing. This ambitious initiative, part of a $600 billion U.S. supply chain investment, is set to double the campus's footprint, create thousands of new jobs, and establish a dedicated training center for American manufacturing.
Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced significant price reductions for its popular GLP-1 medications, Wegovy and Ozempic, slashing their list prices by 50% and 35% respectively. Effective January 1, 2027, both drugs will cost $675 per month, a strategic move aimed at improving patient access and affordability, particularly for those with high-deductible health plans.
Mexican security forces have killed "El Mencho," the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and one of the world's most wanted drug traffickers, delivering a significant blow to the powerful criminal organization. This high-profile operation in Jalisco has, however, ignited a wave of retaliatory violence across several Mexican states, causing widespread disruption, school cancellations, and urgent travel warnings.
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Russia has failed to break his nation's spirit, underscoring the enduring resilience of the Ukrainian people. This significant milestone was met with strong international support, as European leaders visited Kyiv to reaffirm their unwavering commitment and the United Kingdom announced a new package of military and humanitarian aid.
India's technology sector is projected to reach an impressive $315 billion this fiscal year, expanding by 6.1% primarily due to booming AI-led services and global capacity centers. Despite facing challenges, this robust expansion is set to create 135,000 net jobs, underscoring the sector's resilience and strategic pivot towards high-value innovation.
