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State of Internet Access in Jordan: From Fiber Optics to Starlink

State of Internet Access in Jordan: From Fiber Optics to Starlink

Jordan recorded 8 million mobile broadband subscriptions and 812,000 fixed broadband lines by Q4 2024, with fiber making up 73% of fixed connections. Starlink and Eutelsat satellite services launched in April 2025. Internet penetration reached 91% by early 2024. Zain led mobile market share at 40%, while Orange held 80–90% of fixed broadband.
14 June 2025
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  • Social Security Faces 2033 Benefits Cliff Amid Debate Over S&P 500 Gains
    April 30, 2026, 12:13 PM EDT. A 64-year-old retiree's claim that Social Security payroll taxes could have grown into a $4 million S&P 500 investment revives debates on the program's future. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI) is projected to run dry by 2033, with only 77% of scheduled benefits payable thereafter. Unlike investment accounts, Social Security funds are invested conservatively in U.S. government securities to minimize risk. Experts warn shifting to stock market investments could raise fees and add volatility, risking the system's reliability. The core issue remains solvency, as the system faces increasing financial pressure amidst uncertain market conditions and global events.

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Ford Motor Company’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifts Outlook, But the F-150 Problem Still Bites

Ford Motor Company’s $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund Lifts Outlook, But the F-150 Problem Still Bites

30 April 2026
Ford Motor Co raised its 2026 profit forecast after booking a $1.3 billion expected tariff refund, lifting its adjusted EBIT outlook to $8.5–$10.5 billion. First-quarter revenue rose 6% to $43.3 billion, with net income at $2.5 billion. F-150 production dropped 12% in Q1 after supplier fires, and inventory fell 38% year-on-year in April. Ford still expects $1 billion in net tariff costs this year.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Pulling Cash as BlackRock’s IBIT Stumbles

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Is Pulling Cash as BlackRock’s IBIT Stumbles

30 April 2026
Morgan Stanley’s new bitcoin fund took in $10.8 million on April 29 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $137.6 million in outflows, according to Farside Investors. BlackRock’s IBIT lost $54.7 million that day and $166.9 million over three days. MSBT, launched April 8, charges a 0.14% annual fee, undercutting IBIT’s 0.25%. IBIT still leads with $65.2 billion in net inflows, far above MSBT’s $194 million.
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