Japan is frustrated and seeking clarity over a key component of its trade deal with the US, with tensions rising as officials work to resolve differing interpretations of the agreement.
Recent high-precision spectroscopy experiments on helium isotopes reaffirm a significant discrepancy between theoretical calculations and experimental measurements of the ionization energy of the helium-3 and helium-4 triplet states, suggesting potential new physics or unknown interactions affecting only the triplet spectrum.
There is a discrepancy over the shipment of guns, ammo, drones, and supplies from Florida Governor DeSantis to Israel. The Governor's Office claims to have worked with the Israeli Consul General's Office, but the consul general denies any involvement. The governor's office clarifies that Florida only helped secure clearance for military equipment bought by private parties. Former CIA Director Porter Goss and retired congressman Francis Rooney support the governor's efforts to assist Israel, but Goss believes weapons should come from the US government. Governor DeSantis blames President Biden for the aggression of Hamas, Russia, and China, while the Democratic National Committee criticizes his remarks.
Bank of America has delayed its dividend announcement after discovering a discrepancy in its stress test results, which could affect its ability to return capital to shareholders. The bank is working to resolve the issue and plans to resubmit its capital plan to the Federal Reserve.