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The Dalai Lama's new book reflects on his 70-year struggle with China over Tibet's freedom. At 90, he fears Tibet's cultural erasure and specifies his successor will be born outside China, continuing his legacy.

Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to significantly increase grocery prices, particularly for fresh produce, affecting consumer budgets by up to $2,000 in the next year.

Microsoft claims a breakthrough in quantum computing through creating topological qubits and a new state of matter, though scientists remain skeptical due to past overhyped announcements in the field.

AI is transforming grocery retail through personalized customer experiences, inventory management, pricing optimization, quality control, and operational efficiencies. Grocers who fail to invest in AI risk losing market position and competitive advantage.

GLP-1 weight loss medications are significantly affecting the food industry as users reduce grocery spending by up to 9%. In response, food suppliers are developing nutrient-rich, portion-controlled products while grocers adapt their merchandising strategies.

The article discusses how climate change poses significant risks to global supply chains through extreme weather events, requiring businesses to implement both short-term contingency plans and long-term strategies like scenario planning and data analytics to mitigate impacts.

The article discusses how optimism is crucial for entrepreneurial success, with experts emphasizing that strategic optimism combined with realism helps entrepreneurs overcome challenges, make better decisions, and build lasting businesses.

The article discusses major supply chain risks for 2025, including global realignment, climate change, geopolitical conflicts, cyber attacks, trade restrictions, and reputational concerns. Companies must prepare for both known and unexpected disruptions to build resilience.