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Daily Edition:
Time for Payment
Good morning, Core readers!
This one came together with a little too much coffee and not enough time. But the fun is in the journey, right? Writing to you each morning feels a bit like building a ship while it’s already at sea — equal parts chaos and joy.
Before we jump in, a special note: let's celebrate our brand-new evening newsletter, Watch World — and its first editor's letter went out this morning. If you're into watches, stories behind them, or just well-crafted obsessions, this is for you.
It's my baby, and if you know someone who'd dig it, forward it, share it, tell them. We're going to build something new — hopefully timeless.
Now, back to the headlines — and as always, thanks for letting The Core be part of your mornings.
Fatih Taskiran
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Finance
Economic Earthquake
Economy
Student Loans Are Back
Artificial intelligence
AI Spirit
Beyond the Core
Gossiping is Human
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Finance
Economic Earthquake
While most headlines today will be about how much more you’re paying for eggs, gas, or jeans, I'm pulling the lens back — way back. With Trump's tariff wars, public shots at the Fed, and threats to fire Powell, the entire U.S. financial system is under pressure.
 The dollar is falling. Stocks are sliding. Global investors are pulling back. How about the idea that America is the safest investment in the world? That’s starting to crack. This isn’t just about interest rates. It's about whether you can still trust the U.S. to follow its own rules.
In Context: The Swiss banks are back in style for rich Americans, thanks to Trump.
Bonus: Don't miss this remarkable deep dive on who's really behind the current economic chaos: “The Real Mastermind Behind Trump’s Imperial Presidency.” (Gift Article)
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Together with Watch Word
A newsletter worth your time.
If you love watches—or just want to sound like you do—Watch Word is my brand-new weekly newsletter. Sharp insights, timeless pieces, zero fluff.
✨ First issue drops soon.
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Economy
Loan-ly Feeling
Student loans in default will once again be subject to wage garnishment and debt collection starting May 5, ending a five-year pause. That means over 5 million Americans could soon see their tax refunds withheld, paychecks docked, or benefits seized.
In the midst of legal chaos, Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced this move under Trump's directive. Borrowers are being pushed back into repayment — some with no clear path out. Adding to the confusion is the fact that the Education Department is facing shutdown orders.
In Context: Harvard sues federal government after Trump cuts billions.
Bonus: In 2025, how much will borrowers owe on student loans?
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Artificial intelligence
AI Yai Yai
We all know AI writes essays, recommends songs, and might even help you write that awkward work email. But beyond productivity and personalization, AI is quietly — and sometimes hilariously — making its way into the most unexpected corners of daily life.
From Tinder’s AI flirt coach to Finnish churches letting algorithms deliver Sunday sermons, this list of bizarre-but-real AI applications proves one thing: the robots aren’t just coming… they’re vibing. Forget productivity — this is AI getting weird. And it’s only getting started.
In Context: OpenAI spends millions teaching ChatGPT to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
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Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.
— - Mark Twain
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💬 Beyond the Core
Goss-tastic
We all gossip - here's how to make it less toxic.
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📸 Lens to Life
Pope Francis – a life in pictures.
🗓️ Flashback
1915
The first use of poison gas in warfare was by Germany against the Allies at Ypres in World War I.
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2016
The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed in New York and binds 195 nations to limit global warming to 1.5°C and limit it to 2°C.
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Fatih Taskiran
I'm glad we could get together here. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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