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From Cheddar. Markets in ~60-ish~ seconds. 📈 J.D. Durkin breaks it all down, from crypto surges to Trump vs. Powell. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe
From Cheddar. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the next wave of AI is going physical. Speaking at China’s International Supply Chain Expo, he described a future where reasoning models power real-world machines like robots. Open-source, he says, will drive it safely. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In…
From Cheddar. On this week’s episode of Big Business This Week, Investopedia Editor-In-Chief Caleb Silver joins J.D. Durkin to discuss the latest business news headlines including Bitcoin hitting an all-time high, earnings reports from the major airlines, if Jerome Powell will actually be replaced by President Trump and why investors are sticking with the big…
From Bloomberg. "That’s a curse for me, the Rainbow Mountain." Flavio Illatinco, an indigenous leader, was allegedly stoned to death by a mob of his own neighbors, prosecutors say, amid disputes over tourism profits in Peru’s famed Rainbow Mountain. Here’s his story as told by his family. Watch Bloomberg Investigates for more. ——– Like this…
From The Economist. Joshua Roberts, our capital markets correspondent, gives three reasons why yields are so high and explains how it’s affecting government borrowing across the rich world.
From The New York Times. A budding relationship gets in the way of dogged journalism in this scene from “Superman.” The film’s screenwriter and director, James Gunn, narrates the sequence in the above video, which involves a conversation between Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and Superman, a.k.a. Clark Kent (David Corenswet) in Lois’s apartment. The two…
From Wall Street Journal. Ford’s CEO says China’s EV industry poses an existential threat to global automakers. The country’s dark factories, which have robots run 24/7 with limited human interaction, aim to further widen the gap between Chinese car manufacturers and everyone else. As China grapples with overproduction and Trump’s trade war with Beijing continues,…
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From The Atlantic. Have Americans grown complacent, thinking nothing can shake the United States’ democracy? Host Garry Kasparov is joined by Frank Luntz, someone well versed in taking the temperature of the American public. Luntz is perhaps best known as a behind-the-scenes operative in Republican politics. He is the pioneer of an “Instant Response” focus-group…
From Bloomberg. Donald Trump’s trade policies have left China’s factory owners and workers scrambling to adjust and consider new markets. But will any of them move production to the US? Bloomberg Originals explains. 00:00 Introduction 01: 30 Tariff uncertainty 02: 52 US-China trade deficit 04:00 China’s economy 05:45 Overseas markets 10:08 Mighty US consumer #China…
From The Atlantic. “Donald Trump has lost control of the Jeffrey Epstein situation,” Charlie Warzel says. Trump is normally savvy at diverting focus, directing news cycles, and speaking to what his supporters care about, Warzel continues, “but here, he’s completely misjudged it.” “Whatever happens next,” Warzel says, “we’re going to learn a lot about Trump’s…
From Cheddar. A robot painted the king. Britain’s King Charles III just got an AI-powered portrait, painted by a humanoid robot named Ai-Da. The painting, titled “Algorithm King,” was unveiled at the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva. It’s not Ai-Da’s first royal portrait. She also painted Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee.…
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From Cheddar. Fortune’s Jason Del Rey breaks down Prime Day’s biggest winners, surprises, and what the sales reveal about Amazon’s power—and your shopping habits. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe
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From Bloomberg. Rainbow Mountain has become Peru’s second-most popular destination after Machu Picchu. But most tourists are unaware of how the influx of tourism money brought violence and death to an indigenous community. Watch Bloomberg Investigates for more. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3…
From VICE News. When wildfires, homelessness, and immigration collide, Los Angeles becomes a focal point for America’s biggest debates. In this candid, hourlong sitdown, Shane Smith presses L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on everything from her controversial trip to Ghana during the Palisades inferno to the missing billions earmarked for homelessness relief. Bass pulls back the curtain…
From Wired. WIRED Senior Editor, Security & Investigations and Incognito Mode host Andrew Couts speaks with Senior Writer Lily Hay Newman to thoroughly pat down the the premise of airport security, answering a question we’ve all thought at one time or another: is this layer of security even effective? 0:00 Incognito Mode: Airport Security 0:27…
From Wall Street Journal. Medicaid began as a welfare program, but 60 years later it covers one in five Americans and costs more than $800 billion. But Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is changing the health insurance program. WSJ explores how Medicaid got so big and how the GOP megabill will change it. Chapters: 0:00 How…
From Bloomberg. Renters are often overlooked and mistreated in the US housing system, according to Pretium CEO Don Mullen. Watch the full episode of Bullish on the Bloomberg app https://bloom.bg/4n4Ih9l ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for…
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From Bloomberg. Rainbow Mountain offers tourists a picture-perfect view that has flooded social media feeds across the globe. Sitting at 17,000 feet in the Andes, its multi-colored peak has become Peru’s second most popular tourism destination after Machu Picchu. But behind this viral beauty spot is the story of an indigenous community torn apart by…
From Insider. FBI agent Scott Payne served 28 years in law enforcement, including going undercover in violent neo-Nazi cells, the KKK and Outlaw motorcycle gangs. Host Kevin Reilly spoke to Payne about FBI training, undercover tactics, infiltrating biker gangs and extremist groups, life on the border and leaving the force. Since leaving the service in…
From The Atlantic. Donald Trump and his Department of Justice kicked the conspiracy-theory beehive last week when they rescinded previous promises to make public the government’s secret files on Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier and convicted sex offender charged with the sex trafficking of minors. The Atlantic’s executive editor, Adrienne LaFrance, speaks with the journalist…
From Cheddar. Thought this was AI? Same. But the “Flat Fiat” is very real. Just 19 inches wide, built entirely by hand from scrap, and somehow still drivable. Italian mechanic Andrea Marazzi spent 12 months turning a 1993 Fiat Panda into what might soon be the world’s narrowest car. Credit: Andrea Marazzi & Marco Caravaggi…
From Cheddar. Blake Scholl, Founder & CEO of Boom Supersonic, shares how he launched the company to building the future of flight with test flights and major airline deals. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe
From Bloomberg. Rainbow Mountain offers tourists a picture-perfect view that has flooded social media feeds across the globe. But behind this viral beauty spot is the story of an indigenous community torn apart by money and the killing of one of its own, allegedly at the hands of his neighbors. Full story on Bloomberg Investigates…
From Cheddar. President Trump denied plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, after reportedly asking House Republicans if he should oust him, and some said yes. He told reporters it’s “highly unlikely” and added that it might be “one of the easiest jobs I’ve ever seen.” Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On…
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From Cheddar. Elon Musk’s SpaceX just helped a future internet rival get to space. SpaceX launched 24 of Amazon’s Kuiper satellites on Wednesday, part of Amazon’s plan to build its own low-earth orbit internet network. Amazon’s Kuiper is aiming to rival Starlink, Musk’s dominant satellite internet network with 8,000 satellites and 5 million users globally.…
From Cheddar. Are Gen Z and Millennials done with alcohol? Bacardi’s Tony Latham breaks down trends, new preferences, and insights from the 2025 Cocktail Trends Report. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe
From Wired. Jackson Wang visits WIRED to offer up more answers to a new batch of his most searched for questions on Google. Does Jackson write his own songs? Does he reply to DMs? Does his fandom have a name? How many tattoos does he have? When did he debut?? Answers to these questions and…
From Bloomberg. Margaret Anadu, head of real estate at Vistria, tells Sonali Basak why affordable housing can be just as attractive and just as low risk for investors as market-rate properties. Watch the full episode of Bullish on the Bloomberg app https://bloom.bg/4n4Ih9l ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month…
From The Economist. After years of using a secretive military company to train violent African regimes, Russian forces are stepping out of the shadows and consolidating Putin’s influence in the region.
From The Atlantic. On this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with a warning about President Donald Trump’s decision to shut down the conversation aroundmove on from the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. David explains why Trump’s move has triggered backlash from parts of his own base and why it…
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From Cheddar. Meanwhile, this EV makes room by spinning in place. While waiting at a red light in China, the Denza Z9GT activated its “dragon tail swing,” a pivot turn that allows it to rotate in place and make room for another car. Powered by BYD’s YiSanFang platform, the feature uses dual rear motors and…
From Business Insider. At a time when volatility is the norm, procurement leaders are being asked to do more than keep the lights on. They’re navigating macroeconomic headwinds, regulatory complexity, climate risks, and fragile supply chains. But instead of simply reacting, the most forward-thinking teams are using this moment to transform. Business Insider will explore…
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From Bloomberg. More Americans are renting instead of buying, a major shift in the housing market. Sonali Basak breaks down what’s driving the change. Watch the full episode of Bullish on the Bloomberg app https://bloom.bg/4n4Ih9l ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg…
From Cheddar. Walt Disney just came back to life… kinda. Disneyland unveiled its most advanced audio-animatronic yet: a lifelike version of Walt himself. The new figure debuts July 17 in a show called “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” part of the park’s 70th anniversary celebration. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar…
From The Economist. Why are American firms suddenly so hungry for British services? Archie Hall, our Britain economics correspondent, explains why there’s a silver lining amid all the bleak news about the British economy. 00:00 – How has Britain become so cheap? 02:30 – The attractiveness of the services economy 03:16 – How America is…
From The Atlantic. “When it’s not the ultra, ultra right, we’ll have a lot of people that … identify with our music even though they don’t vote the same as us,” Ken Casey, the lead singer and front man for the popular Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, said. Casey has recently gone viral for a…
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From Cheddar. Jack Ewing of The New York Times unpacks Tesla’s delivery slump, Musk’s political clash with Trump, robo-taxis, and the current state of Dogecoin Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe
From Wired. Law Professor Steven Vladeck joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about The United States Supreme Court. Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for life? How does a case get to the Supreme Court? Did Ruth Bader Ginsberg make a mistake by not retiring? Why did Lyndon B. Johnson nominate Thurgood Marshall?…
From The New York Times. The New York Times has obtained footage of the 2022 death of Michael Nieves, a mentally ill detainee on Rikers Island who cut his throat and bled out as officers stood by for 10 minutes. The Nieves case is one of the incidents that ultimately led a federal judge to…
From Bloomberg. Since the 1960s, the price of homeownership has risen twice as fast as inflation, and rents have climbed five times faster than wages. Some would argue Wall Street has worsened the issue, but some firms say they’re trying to help. What does the future of housing look like, and what is Wall Street’s…
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From The Economist. Is it still worth diversifying your investment portfolio? Joshua Roberts, our capital markets correspondent, explains why this strategy for safer returns is becoming increasingly ineffective.
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From RETRO REPORT. Do you struggle to capture students’ attention spans throughout the school year? Stephanie Hasty, a member of Retro Report’s Council of Educators, shares how she uses Retro Report’s short docs to get even her least-engaged students to dig deeper, think critically, and participate in classroom discussions. Register to create your free Retro…
From Wall Street Journal. Despite President Trump’s calls for peace with Putin, Russia is ramping up its summer offensive on Ukraine. Trump announced a deal with NATO to send weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, including the Patriot missile defense system, as Moscow has ramped up its drone attacks amid Kyiv’s depleting defenses. WSJ explains what’s…
From The Atlantic. Garry Kasparov talks with Anne Applebaum about what’s strikingly similar between Donald Trump’s America and Putin’s Russia—and why Trump faces some challenges that Putin didn’t. Listen to the second season of Autocracy in America: https://studio.youtube.com/video/xNQw2DOkCjI/edit Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
From The New York Times. Two brothers haven’t seen their parents since a deadly flood swept through their camp site on July 4. They spoke to The New York Times about what happened that day. Video by Kassie Bracken, Ang Li, Sam Lerma and Mark Boyer. #Texas #TexasFlood Read a related story here: https://nyti.ms/4lSBnTa Subscribe:…
From Wired. The United States Department of Justice this week released nearly 11 hours of what it described as "full raw" surveillance footage from a camera positioned nearby Jeffrey Epstein’s prison cell the night before he was found dead. The release is fueling further speculation. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen…
From Wall Street Journal. What do anti-woke funds and ESG funds have in common? Conservative exchange-traded funds like the American Conservative Values ETF promise to align portfolios with political beliefs, avoiding companies seen as hostile to their values. But some of these funds fall into the same pitfalls that tripped up socially conscious investments. #ETFs…
From Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump has signaled he’s already looking to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell far earlier than usual. Here’s how a so-called ‘shadow’ Fed would work, and what it means for markets and consumers. Chapters: 0:00 President Trump vs. Fed Chair Powell 0:41 How a ‘Shadow’ Fed would work 2:25…
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