Episodes
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Why Calling a Democrat a Socialist Isn’t the Insult It Once Was
The Trump administration is removing 50% tariffs on some Canadian products after Susan Collins requested relief, a move aimed at helping her in a close Senate race against Troy Jackson.
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AI Rout Finds a Floor. For Now.
Investors paused their sell-off in AI stocks after a significant decline, but global tech stocks remain under pressure amidst concerns over borrowing and market conditions.
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AI Fears Rise Again on Wall Street
President Trump called Elon Musk to ask him to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, highlighting political pressure on private tech during wartime.
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Can Meta Turn Muse’s Popularity Into Profits?
Meta's introduction of Muse, a popular AI shopping assistant, has shown early significant engagement but remains unprofitable due to high technological costs.
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Why It’s So Hard to Buy One of the Country’s Top-Selling Cars Right Now
Meta faces a $25 billion liability in New Mexico for data privacy and misinformation issues but remains financially robust with record revenue.
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Tesla and SpaceX Weigh a Mega Merger
Elon Musk indicated that Tesla and SpaceX are in early discussions about a merger, which could combine their efforts in AI and robotics, but it is not yet certain.
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Elon Musk Ordered Last Week’s Starlink Slowdown
Elon Musk ordered a speed cap on Starlink service used by Ukraine, which impacted Ukrainian drone operations, and the decision involved discussions with US officials including Trump.
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Are Americans’ Finances Better or Worse Under Trump?
Alberta's referendum outcome prevents a crisis, ensuring continued economic stability and positioning Canada for growth in global energy markets.
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Saudi Arabia Postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Houthi Attacks
Saudi Arabia postponed its flagship investor conference due to security fears stemming from Houthi attacks, marking a significant setback to its economic and diplomatic ambitions.
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Violent Rioting Sweeps France
France's protest violence escalated from student frustrations about schools to widespread riots involving attacks on shops and government buildings.
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Will Gen Z Hand Democrats a ‘Blue Wave’ in the Midterms?
Democratic candidates are increasingly using social media to connect authentically with young voters, leveraging influences and informal content.
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What’s News in Markets: CoreWeave Selloff, Apple Milestone, Borrowing Boom
The stock market's four-year rally has been overshadowed by concerns over rising interest rates and inflation.
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Katie Zacharia Is Out as White House Press Secretary
Katie Zachariah was replaced as White House Press Secretary after her initial shaky briefing and questions about her legal credentials.
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AI Has an Insurance Problem
Disagreements over tariffs and protection of domestic industries continue to threaten U.S.-Mexico trade agreements, with negotiations stalemated over steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs.
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What We Know About the Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI Conference Room
Al-Fazan installed a microphone behind a TV in a high-security OpenAI conference room, aiming to record conversations about AI project roadmaps.
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Big Banks Ride the AI Boom
U.S. banks reported higher profits in the third quarter, with revenues up 9% to $115 billion, but face uncertain future impacts from rising interest rates and bond market volatility.
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The Tech Selloff Deepens
The recent tech sell-off has been driven by rising inflation and high market expectations, especially around AI, causing investors to retreat to safer assets.
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Gas Prices Fuel Higher Inflation in September
Inflation rose to 3.7% last month, driven primarily by increased fuel prices but also by rising prices in sectors like recreation, indicating broad-based inflation pressures.
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Have U.S. Cars Lost Their Edge?
Ukraine claims that Starlink's internet throttling hampers its military drone operations near Russian-held territories.
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Rising Borrowing Costs Threaten the Wall Street Party
Rising interest rates have caused concern among investors about future market activity despite strong bank earnings.
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