Tech and Jobs: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

The U. S. is making big moves to boost its tech scene. The government is planning to hire 1,000 specialists for a new "Tech Force" to work on AI and finance projects. This is a big deal because the U. S. has been falling behind in tech and shipbuilding since World War II. But now, companies from other countries, like South Korea's Hanwha, are helping the U. S. catch up.

Stock Market Turmoil

Meanwhile, the stock market is having a rough time. The Nasdaq dropped more than 1.5% last week because of sell-offs in key AI companies. And President Trump is thinking about who should lead the Federal Reserve. He's considering Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett for the job.

Texas Data Center Boom

Texas is also in the spotlight. The state is getting so many requests for data centers that experts think there might be a bubble. There are too many speculative projects, and it's hard to tell how much real demand there is.

Unemployment and Dating

And get this: 29% of people see unemployment as a dating red flag. A recent survey found that single Americans are worried about economic uncertainty and how it affects their love lives.

Faith and the Bible

But let's not forget about faith. Some people have been reading the Bible for years but still find new meanings in it. For example, the Christmas story isn't just about a nativity scene; it's also about a "rescue mission." And a new Bible app is helping people understand the text better.

Pope Leo's Warnings

In other news, Pope Leo is making waves. He's warning Trump not to invade Venezuela and not to make a "solo deal" in Ukraine. And a nativity scene inspired by Pope Leo is causing some controversy.

Joe Heller's Cartoons

Joe Heller, a famous cartoonist, is still drawing cartoons and distributing them through his own syndicate. His cartoons appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation.

Trump Voter Withdraws Support

And finally, a Trump voter went on CNN to withdraw his support for the president. He called Trump's remarks about Somali immigrants "racist" and "dehumanizing."