CBX Daily 6/6/2025

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Kori Hale
June 06, 2025

Today, the fall in price of slimming pills is grabbing attention, but let’s start with how Latino start-ups are breaking convention…

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The Unstoppable Growth Rate Of Latino-Owned Businesses In America

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In the vibrant tapestry of the U.S. economy, Latino-owned businesses have emerged as a dynamic and influential force. These entrepreneurs are creating businesses at over twice the rate of the general U.S. population, as their community necessitates high levels of innovation and ingenuity. New businesses owned by Latinos accounted for 36% of launches in 2024, according to a new analysis of Census Bureau data.

Dropping Pounds Thanks To The Falling Cost In Weight Loss Drugs

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If you no longer wish to hit the gym, weight loss drugs are now more accessible and affordable. But there's a catch. You'll have to cover the cost out of pocket. The price for Wegovy has gone down 23% for uninsured patients. And with 1 in 8 people living with obesity, this comes as a much welcome way out for people who want to avoid lifestyle diseases and shed off a couple of pounds faster.

Why International Tourists Are Skipping The U.S. In 2025

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The allure of the United States as a top global destination is beginning to fade. New data shows that international visits to the U.S. fell by 14% in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Tourists from Canada, Western Europe, Asia, and South America are staying away in growing numbers. Behind this trend lies a complex web of safety concerns, political unease, and travel-related red tape.

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The U.S. is halting student visa appointments and expanding social media vetting to tighten borders therefore shutting doors to diversity, innovation, and global collaboration. Is the goal security, or selective exclusion dressed as scrutiny?

A. “Many Faces” by Gidi Gidi Maji Maji – It’s not just about safety, it’s about whose identity gets a pass and whose presence gets questioned
B. “Rules” by Doja Cat – Diversity built the brand, but now the gatekeepers are rewriting the rules welcoming talent only if it doesn’t look, sound, or pray too differently
C. “Secret” by Tyler Braden – If you’ve got nothing to hide, prove it!

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Real Tariff Tea: Why Your Favorite Beverage Brand Might Vanish

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There’s a quiet revolution brewing in your cup. Beverage startups are finding traction by blending diaspora ingredients with wellness trends, but tariffs on imports from Africa and the Caribbean could derail the movement.

Donald Trump’s Drug Order Could Cut Prices By Up To 80%

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President Donald Trump is pushing for a dramatic shift in the U.S. pharmaceutical market with a new executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices by up to 80%. The order invokes a “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing model, compelling drugmakers to match U.S. prices with the lowest rates charged in other comparable developed countries. As the U.S. prescription drug market prepares to hit $1.13 trillion in revenue by 2025, this bold policy could significantly reshape healthcare economics, industry profits, and access to life-saving treatments.

Vibes of the Week

Things seem to be going “Alright” for Latina entrepreneurs, as told by Kendrick Lamar in our CBX Vibes!