Key Takeaways
- Trump's plan allows pension funds into risky alternative investments, like private equity and crypto.
- Old-school job search methods and direct contact often yield better results than AI-driven mass applications.
- The Trump administration pursues controversial policies on immigration, Gaza, and challenging climate science.
Deep Dives
Investment Risk
- Quentin Webb highlights risks: lower liquidity, higher fees, and crypto's inherent volatility for these new retirement investments.
- Some private equity firms hesitate on crypto, potentially eyeing retail investors as institutional funds reach their limits.
Job Search Redux
- AI-driven resume screening often leads to unfair rejections, prompting companies to rethink application processes.
- Callum Borches suggests using less common job boards, personal references, or newspaper classifieds for direct recruiter contact.
Policy Shifts
- Israel's cabinet approved a controversial plan for military takeover of Gaza City, facing internal opposition and amid a humanitarian crisis.
- The administration challenged established climate science to overturn regulations and excluded illegal immigrants from the U.S. Census.