Healthiest Meal? Cheese and Chocolate but Plenty of Good Fats, Fiber

Dominique Ludwig, a nutrition expert from King’s College London, has created a healthy and balanced three-course meal packed with nutrients and flavor. The starter is labneh cheese with roasted tomatoes and broccoli, which combines protein and prebiotics from labneh, antioxidants from tomatoes, and magnesium from broccoli, supporting gut, heart, and nervous system health. The main course is a citrus mackerel salad, featuring heart-healthy mackerel rich in omega-3 fats, fiber-rich chickpeas for stable blood sugar, and a variety of immune-boosting and gut-healthy ingredients like oranges, fennel, beetroot, and sauerkraut. The dessert is a tofu chocolate mousse with blueberries, where calcium-rich tofu and tahini provide a healthy base, and dark chocolate and cacao offer fiber and antioxidants, promoting gut and cardiovascular health. Blueberries add a final touch of antioxidants.

 

New China AI Model Dents U.S. Tech Boom Stocks

Shares in AI darling Nvidia fell 12% at the Monday market opening due to the unexpected emergence of a Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, which launched a rival to established AI models like ChatGPT. DeepSeek’s model was reportedly developed rapidly and at a fraction of the cost of its competitors, raising concerns about the sustainability of U.S. technological dominance and the premium pricing of Nvidia’s specialized AI chips. The development has sent ripples through the tech industry, putting pressure on tech stocks across the board. However, some analysts suggest that the market’s reaction may be exaggerated. They point out that while DeepSeek’s achievement is notable, U.S. tech companies remain heavily invested in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and benefit from a more mature and robust AI ecosystem.

 

Trump: I Still Want Greenland, Canada as a U.S. State, Gaza Refugees Out for Good

President Trump over the weekend reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland and the possibility of Canada becoming a U.S. state. Trump believes a Greenland deal will be worked out and that the people there, some 50,000 Greenlanders, want to be with the U.S. He also stated that Canada has been taking advantage of the U.S. on trade and would benefit from becoming a state. In addition, Trump urged Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, possibly for permanent resettlement out of Gaza.

President Would Send Newly Hired IRS Agents to Border to be Guards Instead

President Trump has proposed a controversial plan to repurpose 88,000 IRS agents as border guards. This suggestion followed a federal hiring freeze, which included the IRS, and a national emergency declaration at the US-Mexico border. The President’s plan aimed to shift the focus from domestic tax collection to border security, reflecting his administration’s priorities. Trump’s proposal faced significant opposition from critics who argued that it would weaken the IRS’s ability to enforce tax laws and collect revenue. They also raised concerns about the feasibility and legality of repurposing IRS agents for border patrol duties, which require different skills and training.

 

Slowest Market for Home Sellers in Nearly 30 Years

In 2024, the U.S. housing market experienced a significant decline in existing home sales, falling to levels not seen in nearly three decades. This drop was primarily attributed to a record-high median home price of $407,500 and escalating mortgage rates, creating affordability challenges for potential buyers. The rising home prices discouraged many prospective homeowners from entering the market, while increasing mortgage rates further complicated the purchasing landscape by raising monthly payment requirements. The combined effect of these factors significantly impacted the housing market dynamics in 2024.



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