The Daily TLDR
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Fed's Next Steps: Rate Cuts, AI's Impact, and Maintaining Independence
Former Council of Economic Advisers chair Glenn Hubbard discusses the recent Fed rate cut, questioning its necessity given the outlook for stronger GDP growth, and analyzes the profound implications of AI on productivity and monetary policy.
markets - December 13, 2025
South Korea's 'Insane' College Entrance Exam (Suneung) and its National Impact
South Korea's grueling Suneung college entrance exam, particularly the English section, has become so difficult that its administering chief resigned, sparking a national debate on the extreme pressure placed on students. Professor Jun Kia, a Korean linguistics expert at Oxford, explains why the exam is so competitive and how it affects the entire nation.
BBCNews - December 13, 2025
US Veteran Deportation Controversy: Secretary Noem Confronted in Congressional Hearing
During a heated congressional hearing, the US Homeland Security Secretary was confronted about the deportation of Sejun Park, a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, challenging her assertion that no military veterans had been deported.
dwnews - December 12, 2025
Flexible AI Computing: Solving the Energy Crisis for the AI Revolution
The rapid growth of AI data centers is straining the aging power grid, but AI itself could offer the solution by becoming a flexible and cooperative energy consumer.
TED - December 12, 2025
The Global Rise of Chinese Brands and the Emergence of Chinese Soft Power
Chinese brands like Pop Mart, Shein, Temu, and Luckin Coffee are rapidly becoming global consumer favorites and powerful cultural exports, driven significantly by platforms like TikTok. This transition from low-value manufacturing to high-value consumer goods marks a major shift in China's global soft power.
BloombergOriginals - December 12, 2025