🔥 Warren Buffet Owns More Treasuries Than The Fed

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just made headlines with its huge investment in U.S. Treasury bills, surpassing even the Federal Reserve’s holdings. In the first half of the year, Berkshire scooped up $230 billion in these low-risk, short-term securities, making it a major player in this investment arena. Despite his usual big bets on stocks, Buffett’s recent move into Treasury bills, coupled with selling off billions in Apple and other stocks, has boosted his company’s cash reserves to a staggering $277 billion. This surprising shift highlights Buffett’s confidence in these safe investments amid uncertain market conditions.

💥 The U.S. Has More Millionaires Than Ireland’s Entire Population

The world now has 15 million millionaires, more than the population of Rwanda. The U.S. leads with nearly 5.5 million millionaires, outnumbering Ireland's entire population. In just 10 years, U.S. millionaires have surged by 62%, holding over a third of the global millionaire total. China and Germany also have impressive numbers, with China having 860,000 millionaires and Germany just over 800,000. Surprisingly, Switzerland's millionaire count of 428,000 is more than Iceland’s population, showing just how wealthy this tiny country is compared to its size.

💥 Is The U.S. Losing Its Scientific Edge? Alarming Warning From Top Scientist

In a groundbreaking speech, National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt warned that the U.S. is losing its position as a global leader in science, with China quickly catching up. This decline, she said, threatens not only the economy but also national security. McNutt highlighted how the U.S. once dominated the world in science by investing heavily in research and innovation but has since slipped due to reduced funding and lack of coordination. She called for urgent action, including improving STEM education and developing a national research strategy, to prevent further decline and reclaim America's scientific leadership.