Biden vs Texas on the Border & IMF Declares 40% of Jobs at Risk

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🚨 Border Tension Rises: Biden Administration vs. Texas

• 🤖 AI's Impact: 40% of Jobs at Risk, Says IMF

📊 Market Snapshot

• DOW: 🔽 0.31% (37,592.98)

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• NASDAQ: 🔼 0.017% (14,972.76)

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_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 8:55pm EST yesterday.}

First Report

🚨 Border Tension Rises: Biden Administration vs. Texas

In a significant escalation at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration has confronted Texas with a cease-and-desist letter. This move comes after a tragic incident in Eagle Pass, Texas, where a woman and two children drowned while crossing the Rio Grande. The Department of Homeland Security's letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that the Texas National Guard, directed by Governor Greg Abbott, is unconstitutionally blocking Border Patrol agents, impeding their operations, and endangering lives. This incident underscores the growing tensions over immigration policies, with federal authorities accusing Texas of overstepping its bounds and jeopardizing border safety. 📜🚫

TL;DR ⏳: Biden administration demands Texas stop hindering Border Patrol, following a deadly incident at the Rio Grande.

Second Report

🤖 AI's Impact: 40% of Jobs at Risk, Says IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the future of employment in the wake of artificial intelligence's (AI) rapid development. Nearly 40% of global jobs could face disruption due to AI, a trend that might exacerbate inequality, according to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Georgieva emphasized the need for governments to create social safety nets and retraining programs. The impact of AI is expected to be more pronounced in advanced economies, where up to 60% of jobs could be influenced, with potential for both job displacement and enhanced productivity. 🌐💼

TL;DR ⏳: IMF warns nearly 40% of global jobs could be disrupted by AI, urging governments to prepare with safety nets and retraining.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🗳️ Iowa caucus results

2. 🏛️ Georgia DA Fani Willis urged to step down from Trump case amid 'improper' relationship claim: former U.S. attorney

3. 👑 2024 Miss America crown goes to US Air Force officer

4. 🕵️ Woman's body near Bay Area plane crash site might be linked, say officials

5. 🏥 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital

6. 🚇 NYPD hunts suspect after Sunday night subway shooting

7. ⚖️ Trump green-lit to testify in upcoming defamation trial starting today

8. 🎥 Hamas uses Israeli hostage in new propaganda video, claims two others deceased

9. ✈️ Ukraine allegedly downs 2 Russian command aircraft

10. 📱 Adidas CEO shares his phone number with 60,000 employees post-Kanye West crisis, says 'some think I'm crazy'

Games

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