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The Trump family is found to have made billions since returning to power, much of it in ventures that benefit directly from White House policies. / The Hill

Presidential historians say no other president in American history entered into new business enterprises just before moving into the White House. / The New York Times [$]

In Colorado, the success of anti-establishment candidates shows Democrats’ “fury at their leaders.” / Politico

See also: Reviewing China’s soft power around the world via consumer dependence. / rest of world

An economics professor at Brown says at least 50 students used AI to cheat on one of his midterm exams. / El Pais

“People aren’t horses. We are the deciders.” Three economists debate job losses from AI. / The Wall Street Journal [$]

Environmental reviews are submerged in fake public comments, powered by AI, that “almost universally expressed support for fossil fuels or opposition to restricting their use.” / Bloomberg [$]

See also: Rick Owens creates tracksuits that double as personal air conditioning systems. / dezeen

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A how-to guide for LARPing on social media as a successful hustle bro. / 404 Media

A private banker reflects on 20 years of working for wealthy people. “There are whole zip codes where most homes are owned by trusts.” / Use Your Wealth

Influencers who promote “fibermaxxing” would have you think of cultivating your gut microbiome as “feeding your Eden.” / The New Yorker

Alex Ross explains why he’s retiring as the New Yorker’s music critic. / The Rest Is Noise

A review of different methods of caregiving in the natural world. “Scientists speculate that the constant learning process of parenting may create new connections in the brain.” / Undark Magazine

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