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U.S. Treasury releases AI risk framework for banks through public-private partnership, setting voluntary but influential standards for the financial sector.

Abbott completes $23B acquisition of Exact Sciences, adding Cologuard and cancer diagnostics to dominate the $60B precision oncology market.

Abbott acquires Exact Sciences for $21B to dominate cancer screening, combining Cologuard expertise with global diagnostics reach in bold M&A bet.

Texas gas prices jump 14.6 cents to $2.74/gallon due to seasonal refinery shifts, but remain $1+ cheaper than the national average of $3.84.

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USPS proposes raising first-class stamp prices to 90-95 cents by mid-2026 amid $9B loss and warnings the agency could run out of money within a year.

Urban Institute report reveals 49% of Americans can't afford economic security, which requires $145,000 annually—far above median incomes.

Governor Greg Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to address skilled labor shortage in booming economy, targeting trades like welding and trucking.

Gas prices surge to $3.48/gallon as U.S.-Iran military strikes rattle oil markets, pushing crude past $100/barrel with no relief in sight.

Gas prices hit $3.54/gallon, up 21% in a month due to Iran conflict disrupting oil supply—the sharpest spike since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.