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This week’s edition is packed with headlines that hit home—China’s DeepSeek is shaking up the tech world, Trump’s tariffs are making legal waves, and yes, we’ve got the secret sauce for getting your kids to actually listen (no more shouting into the void!).

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🔎 TL;DR

1) STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES🤖

• DeepSeek: China’s AI star is making waves, outsmarting rivals and sparking global buzz (and bans!).

2) STING & GROW: INVESTING 📊

• Trump’s Tariffs Blocked: U.S. courts just halted Trump’s latest tariffs—expect legal drama, market jitters, and new twists in global trade.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET🧠

• How to Talk So Kids Will Listen: Skip the lectures! Smart, caring communication builds trust, reduces drama, and gets your kids (finally!) to listen.

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STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES

🌟DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Shaking Up the Game!

Heard the buzz about DeepSeek?

This Chinese AI just shot to the top of the app charts, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

What’s all the fuss—and should you care?

💼 How DeepSeek Got Its Start

DeepSeek was born out of High-Flyer Capital, a Chinese hedge fund that’s all about AI-powered trading.

The founder, Liang Wenfeng, started young, launching High-Flyer in 2019 after experimenting with trading as a student.

By 2023, DeepSeek split off as its own lab, focused on making AI smarter for everyone—not just traders.

🧠 Tech Talent & Innovation

DeepSeek’s team is mostly young PhDs from China’s top universities.

Some team members aren’t even from computer science—so the AI can “think” across different subjects.

To train its models, DeepSeek built its own data centers, even using less powerful chips when the U.S. banned certain hardware.

🚀 Model Power Moves

DeepSeek’s first models—Coder, LLM, and Chat—launched in late 2023.

But when DeepSeek-V2 hit the scene, it was a game-changer: smart, efficient, and cheap to run.

Rivals had to cut prices, and some even offered their models free just to keep up!

🔥 DeepSeek V3 & R1 Reasoning Model

DeepSeek V3 is giving OpenAI’s GPT-4o a run for its money on key tests.

Their R1 “reasoning” model can even fact-check itself and solves science and math problems better than most—though it’s a bit slower because it takes time to “think.”

One catch: DeepSeek, as a Chinese company, has to avoid touchy political questions in its chatbot.

📈 Growth & Developer Love

DeepSeek hit 16.5 million visits in March, second only to ChatGPT.

Developers love how flexible the models are—over 500 “spin-off” models and 2.5 million downloads on Hugging Face! Microsoft even added DeepSeek to its Azure AI Foundry.

💰 Disruptive Business Moves

DeepSeek’s pricing?

Super low—or totally free.

They’re not chasing VC money (yet) and say their tech is ultra-efficient, though some experts are skeptical.

⚡ Impact & Controversy

DeepSeek rattled Nvidia’s stock and got the U.S. government’s attention—some agencies and countries have banned its use over security concerns.

Meta and Microsoft are watching closely, while OpenAI has called DeepSeek “state-subsidized” and wants the U.S. to consider a ban.

🔮 What’s Next?

DeepSeek’s future?

More powerful models for sure, but also more bans and scrutiny as global AI rivalry heats up.

One thing’s clear: DeepSeek is forcing the big players to innovate faster—and rethink their prices.

Would you try DeepSeek for your side hustle, or does the “state control” label make you wary?
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STING & GROW: INVESTING

🌟 Trump’s Tariffs Blocked: Investor Scoop!

Big news in the trade war world—Trump’s steep reciprocal tariffs just hit a legal roadblock.

The U.S. Court of International Trade says the president overstepped his authority.

So, what does this mean for your portfolio, and why are markets suddenly buzzing?

💼 Which Tariffs Got Blocked?

The court struck down tariffs from Trump’s “Freedom Day” plan, plus threats against countries not making trade deals in 90 days, and some tariffs aimed at Mexico, Canada, and China.

But don’t get too excited—other tariffs, like those on steel, aluminum, and cars, are still standing.

The White House isn’t backing down. They’re already appealing, hoping a higher court or even the Supreme Court will give them the green light.

🧠 What Happens Next?

Trump’s team has appealed, and this fight could drag out for months.

At the center is a big question: can the president use a “national emergency” to go around Congress for tariffs?

The answer could change how future presidents handle global trade.

⏰ 10-Day Countdown

The court ordered a permanent nationwide ban in 10 days—unless a higher court steps in fast, those tariffs are off by early June.

If Trump wants to keep them, he’ll need an emergency order.

Even then, other trade tactics are still on the table—like tariffs on steel or semiconductors.

🌍 Global Ripple Effects

Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” was a big bargaining chip in talks with 18 countries.

With it in limbo, America’s negotiating hand may be weaker, and some talks could stall. U.S. trade officials say this could hurt America’s position at the table.

📊 What Are the Markets Saying?

Analysts see this ruling as a short-term boost—stocks and the dollar jumped, but the uncertainty is still real.

Goldman Sachs says it blocks a big tariff hike for now but expects new tricks from the administration.

Wealth managers say: Don’t panic—focus on the long-term, not just today’s headlines.

🔎 What Should You Watch?
1️⃣ The legal timeline:
Watch for any emergency orders or Supreme Court moves.

2️⃣ Policy workarounds:
Will Trump try to repackage tariffs under another law?

3️⃣ Global reactions:
Will other countries push for fairer deals—or will new trade wars flare up?

Are you making any moves with your investments, or riding out the trade war drama?
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STING & GROW: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

🌟 How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Ever feel like your kids have noise-cancelling headphones for your voice?

You’re not alone.

Faber and Mazlish’s parenting classic shows there’s a better way—and it doesn’t require yelling, lectures, or bribes.

💼 What’s the Big Idea?

Good communication changes everything at home.

When you listen to your kids (and know when to stay silent), everyone wins.

It’s all about guiding—not controlling—so your kids actually want to cooperate.

🧠 Key Lessons

• Use silence as a superpower. Sometimes less is more!

• Say out loud what everyone’s feeling. Naming big emotions takes the drama out of daily life.

• Harmony over hierarchy—think teamwork, not dictatorship.

• Guide your kids with gentle “invisible strings,” not power struggles.

• Correct their course without crushing their spirits. Encourage growth, not guilt.

• Letting go takes courage, but it helps kids build confidence.

• Words matter—choose them like you choose investments: carefully and with purpose.

👥 Why It Matters for Busy Parents

It’s not about having the loudest voice in the room.

It’s about building trust, respect, and connection—skills that work in business and at home.

When kids feel heard, they listen more and rebel less. Win-win!

What’s your toughest communication challenge with your kids?
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Final Thought for the Week:
The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.
- by Peggy O’Mara