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DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13.  Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by about $94 billion each year, amounting to approximately $1,160 per year for families with two working adults.  “These estimates imply that DEI promotion has led to inefficient management, raising the cost of doing business,” the report reads. “These...

Apple's $2,000 Foldable iPhone Could Sell 6 Million Units, Counterpoint Says Counterpoint senior analyst Ivan Lam expects Apple to sell about 6 million units of its first foldable iPhone this year. The estimate offers an early sentiment gauge of potential demand for Apple's first-ever foldable handset, priced at roughly $2,000. The iPhone Duo sales forecast hinges on Apple's ability to ramp up production, Lam said, according to Bloomberg News. The new foldable iPhone is scheduled for release in October. Separately, market research firm IDC expects global foldable shipments to rise 13% to...

Iran Threatens To Reclose Strait, As US Military 'Ready' to Restart Blockade: 'Trump Will Certainly Lose' Summary Iran threatens to reclose the Strait of Hormuz and suspended final talks with the US. The US earlier revoked an Iranian oil waiver & now signals readiness to restore a maritime blockade. Trump said the ceasefire is over and warned of fresh US strikes on Iran, probably "tonight". Oil jumps above $80 as fears of renewed conflict & return to Hormuz Strait closure intensifies. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by August 31? Yes 19% · No 82%View...