Scheer Post • Dec 30, 2025
Trillionaire Cometh, Democracy Goeth
With the arrival of our first trillionaire fast approaching, America’s democracy is hanging by a thread.
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Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
The global race for electrons is just beginning
The most significant change in rich-country energy markets over the past year or two has been the overturning of longstanding supply-demand dynamics.
Democracy Now • Dec 30, 2025
Trump Set to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults; The Debt Collective Lays Out Other Options
Starting in January, the Trump administration says it will garnish the wages of student loan borrowers who haven’t been able to make their payments for at least nine months. “It’s cruel and hostile to working people to turn the system on before we’re sure that we can run it in a compliant manner,” says Julia Barnard, higher education team lead at the Debt Collective and former student loan ombudsman at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. To student debtors facing financial hardship, Barnard suggests “immediately [contesting] when they get a notice of wage seizure.” She lays out what is at stake, options for those facing default, and more.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
Copper price to hit record high amid shortage worries
Copper’s value comes from its critical role in the energy transition: Powering EVs, the AI boom, and the shift from fossil fuels to renewables.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
Abu Dhabi boardrooms more open to AI oversight than Fortune 100
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala increasingly relies on AI to screen deals, make investment decisions and, ultimately, sell its own tech products.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
Corporate debt sales rose in 2025 as Gulf increasingly turns to borrowing
Overall around $207 billion worth of bonds and sukuk have been issued this year, according to Kamco Invest.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
Audiobook growth contrasts with print
Overall, sales of audio versions of books grew 1% in the year through October after rising more than 20% in 2024.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
African currencies among best performers in 2025
The stellar year was driven by soaring commodity prices and rising economic stability.
Semafor • Dec 30, 2025
Iran's collapsing economy sparks second day of protests
Security forces fired tear gas on demonstrators angered by a plummeting currency, skyrocketing inflation, and worsening public services.
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Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
The Conversation •
Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
The Conversation •
Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
The Conversation •
Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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