1. Double murderer executed by firing squad in the US (first in 15 years) - Link:
Brad Sigmon: Double murderer is first US inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex's parents to death, said in his last statement it was wrong to take "eye for an eye".
 2. Nasdaq dips back into correction territory - Link:
Barrons
Nasdaq Dips Back Into Correction Territory
The Nasdaq Composite was once again on track to close in correction territory. The tech-heavy index dropped 2.2% to 18,146.56 on Thursday. Any clos...
 3. Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since December - Link: https://www.barrons.com/articles/mortgage-rates-lowest-level-december-buyers-builders-0d7e25c0?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo 4. PA faces "looming power crisis" after Governor Shapiro's electricity tax and plant closures - Link:
PA Faces "Looming Power Crisis" After Gov. Shapiro's Electricity Tax And Plant Closures | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
 5. Microsoft creates in-house AI models it believes rival OpenAI’s - Link:
Fortune
Microsoft creates in-house AI models it believes rival OpenAI’s | Fortune
Microsoft’s MAI models could eventually lessen the company’s reliance on OpenAI.
1. **Trump's Crypto Summit**: President Trump hosted a White House summit on cryptocurrency, aiming to discuss the regulation and potential use of digital assets. (Link:
The Times of India
Now a believer, Trump hosts White House crypto summit - The Times of India
US News: WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggl...
) 2. **Job Report and Stock Market**: The US job market showed positive numbers in February, but the stock market saw volatility after the jobs report and Federal Reserve Chair Powell's remarks. (Link:
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500 posts worst week since September as Trump tariffs rattle markets
Wall Street is assessing the crucial monthly jobs report amid market uncertainty driven by President Donald Trump
) 3. **Tariffs on Imported Discs**: The US is considering a 25% tariff on imported video game discs, which could potentially shift the industry towards digital distribution. (Link:
Tom
Physical game media might perish because of the 25% tariffs on imported discs
Analyst predicts more all-digital strategy in the wake of a potential 25% tariff on disc games
) 4. **Trump's Threats to Russia**: President Trump threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia, urging them to return to the negotiating table on nuclear issues. (Link:
Putin Said To Be "Ready To Agree" To Ceasefire... With Conditions That Are Unacceptable To Ukraine | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
) 5. **Trump's Letter to Iran**: President Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, urging fresh nuclear negotiations. (Link: https://time.com/7265625/trump-letter-iran-supreme-leader-advancing-nuclear-program/)