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From Bloomberg. Francine Lacqua sits down with Ajay Banga to discuss his journey to becoming president of the World Bank Group. From his childhood in India to a career in the private sector and eventually leading one of the world’s most influential institutions, Banga shares his leadership principles and discusses how emerging markets face a…
From Wall Street Journal. The American Olympic team is suddenly on track for its fewest winter golds since 1998 — one week into the 2026 Games. WSJ’s Joshua Robinson reports from Milan. #WSJ #olympics #teamUSA
From The Atlantic. A couple of weeks ago, word spread around San Francisco that somebody was organizing a “March for Billionaires.” A mystery promoter had posted on social media that “billionaires get a bad rap,” and soon flyers appeared around the city. Matteo Wong went to the march—and although it was dizzyingly absurd, he writes,…
From Bloomberg. “Fail fast,” says Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank. He tells Francine Lacqua that if something doesn’t work, move on quickly to the next idea. Watch the full episode of Leaders ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers…
From Wall Street Journal. As curling events continue to take place at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, WSJ’s Laine Higgins curled against former U.S. curling champion Bill Stopera to find out just how hard it is. #Olympics #Curling #WSJ
From The Atlantic. The prospect of AI replacing humans in relationships sounds like a nightmare to many. Still, a growing community is building a life with large language models. Amogh Dimri, an Atlantic assistant editor, spoke with members of the AI-romance community—and, for four months, he dated Joi, a chatbot girlfriend he customized by following…
From Bloomberg. Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission is facing allegations of corruption despite being the agency tasked with holding others accountable. The MACC has denied any wrongdoing, but the controversy may signal a deeper crisis for the government. Watch the full story ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your…
From Cheddar. GetBuddy founder Ryan Howard shares how his “Tinder for pet adoption” platform is matching 250,000 pets with families and modernizing rescue nationwide. 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 Vox. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration, and he says it’s working. Few Democratic politicians have leaned into the fight against the Trump administration as aggressively as he has. While some blue-state leaders have tried to find a lane of compromise or quiet resistance, Pritzker has…
From Business Insider. Millions of sandstone quarry workers in India breathe toxic dust that causes a terminal lung disease called silicosis. To treat the illness, workers are forced to take out loans that are impossible to pay back, trapping them into a life of debt bondage and leaving behind an entire village of widows who…
From 60 Minutes. From January, Bill Whitaker’s look at the progress made on AI-powered humanoid robots. From last August, Scott Pelley’s report on what’s next for AI at Google DeepMind. Also from last August, Sharyn Alfonsi’s report on why Palmer Luckey thinks AI-powered, autonomous weapons are the future of warfare. And from last June, Whitaker’s…
From The Economist. In the years after Epstein pled guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, he maintained consistent contact with a vast network of rich and powerful figures. The Economist’s data team analysed 1.4m of Epstein’s emails to map their relationships.
From The Economist. Can you hedge against an AI bubble? Joshua Roberts, The Economist’s capital markets correspondent, and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss why AI spending is making investors nervous, the lessons learned from the dot com boom and what strategies might help investors manage risk. 00:00 – Why Is investor confidence…
From Business Insider. Epstein shared emails, flights, and meals with some of the richest people on the planet. Here’s how these billionaires made their money and how they were connected to Epstein. MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: We Found One Of Jeffrey Epstein’s Black Books Years Before The Recent ‘Epstein Files’ Controversy What It Takes To…
From Bloomberg. A Bloomberg investigation uncovered allegations of intimidation by people questioned by Malaysia’s controversial anti-corruption commission — claims the commission has denied. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by…
From VICE News. “We are now best friends because of oil and resources.” Shane Smith is at Venezuela’s Orinoco Oil Belt, where the U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright toured the facility with Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodriguez today. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News…
From 60 Minutes. In 1996, 60 Minutes spoke with then-FDA commissioner David Kessler about his investigation into the tobacco industry. Dr. Kessler presented Lesley Stahl with his evidence that tobacco companies had manipulated nicotine levels to hook consumers. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments…
From 60 Minutes. In 1944, three young, newly-pregnant Jewish women were sent to Auschwitz. By hiding their pregnancies, they survived and managed to give birth. Their "babies," now 80, tell their extraordinary stories of survival. Lesley Stahl reports, Sunday. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature…
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From 60 Minutes. "There is no way for any American to know if a product is safe if it is ultraprocessed," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells 60 Minutes. Sunday, Bill Whitaker reports on a decades-old loophole that Kennedy says has allowed thousands of ingredients into the U.S. food supply. "60 Minutes" is the…
From Wired. Team USA Olympian Maxim Naumov joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about Olympic Figure Skating. Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► https://link.chtbl.com/wired-ytc-desc Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_YouTube?source=EDT_WIR_YouTube_0_Video_Description_ZZ Follow WIRED: Instagram ►►https://instagram.com/wired Twitter ►►http://www.twitter.com/wired Facebook ►►https://www.facebook.com/wired Tik Tok ►►https://www.tiktok.com/@wired…
From The Economist. Japan’s prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, bet big – and won bigger – when she called a snap election, which she won emphatically on 8th February. But who is she? How will she use her historic mandate to reshape her country’s international role? And why has she received criticism from China? Our top…
From The Economist. Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, bet big – and won bigger – when she called a snap election. But who is she? And how will she use her historic mandate? Our editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3McPHtM Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to…
From Wall Street Journal. Shares of Caterpillar, the maker of mining and construction machinery, are up more than 30% since year-end, making it the biggest contributor to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. WSJ’s Jonathan Weil explains what’s behind the moves. #Caterpillar #AI #WSJ
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From Cheddar. With $3B spent on Valentine’s flowers, UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala shares trends, tech innovations, and how gifting is evolving for 2026. 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. This week on Big Business, JD Durkin is joined by Christopher Zara, News Director at Fast Company. The two break down what’s driving tech layoffs, the potential overhype in AI, and the latest trends in crypto risk. They also dive into broad earnings takeaways, investor sentiment, and the ongoing rotation out of software…
From Bloomberg. California’s First Partner sits down with Emily Chang to talk about switching political parties, her acting career and the mission driving her now. Watch The Circuit ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on…
From The Atlantic. On this week’s “Galaxy Brain,” host Charlie Warzel dives into the state of the music industry, where streaming economics, algorithmic discovery, and generative AI are reshaping how music is distributed, as well as what it means to make music in this environment. The episode traces how playlists and opaque recommendation systems have…
From The New York Times. In this scene from the director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights,” Cathy takes a tour of her new marital home at Thrushcross Grange. But she has more feelings of apprehensiveness than joy. Cathy (Margot Robbie) has married Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif), and he and his ward, Isabella…
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From Wall Street Journal. With its special forces playing a key role in Trump’s national security missions, the Coast Guard is standing up a new command for its elite teams. These special forces units have ramped up drug interdictions in the Caribbean and the Pacific, leading seizers of oil tankers. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday visited a…
From The Atlantic. When Ilia Malinin reaches the apex of a vertical leap, he is spinning at 350 revolutions per minute—about the same as a kitchen stand mixer or the marine engine of an oil tanker, Sally Jenkins reports. Jenkins spoke with Malinin ahead of the Winter Olympics to learn more about how the 21-year-old…
From The Economist. Across the world, calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But, as our economics editor Henry Curr explains, the stats on inequality may actually surprise you. #finance #usa #economics #tax Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download…
From Wall Street Journal. South Korea’s spy agency believes Kim Jong Un may be positioning his daughter to be his successor. But who is she? WSJ’s Korea Bureau Chief Tim Martin explains.
From Bloomberg. Iran’s leadership is under intense pressure. Its bloody crackdown in the face of widespread popular anger and threats by Donald Trump of another US attack have left it with few options for survival. 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Economic crisis 04:31 Corruption & mismanagement 06:26 Nuclear program 08:00 Regional influence 08:51 Leadership & opposition 10:18…
From Wall Street Journal. Chloe Kim has piled up medals by building a routine so risky that her competitors are afraid to even attempt it. #Olympics #Snowboarding #WSJ
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From Cheddar. Drew Brees and Tony Zaccario join us at the NYSE to discuss how Stretch Zone is transforming recovery, flexibility, and performance nationwide. 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 VICE News. Shane Smith is on the ground in Venezuela as officials discuss restarting oil production, lifting U.S. sanctions, and reshaping relations after years of tension. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews #VICENews #News #USVenezuela
From The Economist. Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But do those policies actually deliver? And are they fair? Our top economics editors dig into the evidence and confront the ethical questions about inequality. #economics #tax #finance #usa #inequality Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to…
From Wall Street Journal. After nearly winning the group 2024, President Trump is losing support among voters ages 18-29. #Trump #Polling #WSJ
From Bloomberg. The California governor and First Partner share what they tells their kids when they ask about a 2028 presidential run. Watch The Circuit with Emily Chang. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 U.S. firms are accelerating automation, with Amazon targeting 75% automated operations and Hyundai adding 1,000 robots, a shift with significant labor and competitiveness implications. Analysts warn that excessive automation, including ambitious Amazon automation targets, can erode competitiveness as advantages are quickly matched. A Binghamton…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 The U.S. dollar slipped slightly early Monday after a Bloomberg report said Chinese officials verbally warned domestic banks to limit dollar holdings, a move aimed at curbing currency risk. The guidance targets bank-level USD exposure, not China’s official U.S. dollar assets, according to the…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 A report explains that many routine meetings persist because unclear instructions and ambiguous writing stall progress, a dynamic that affects productivity across teams. Despite widespread asynchronous work tools such as Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and AI summaries, meeting overload continues when priorities,…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 Former President Donald Trump said Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh could help drive U.S. growth to 15% in a Fox Business interview airing Tuesday, highlighting pressure on future interest-rate decisions. Trump praised Kevin Warsh as “a really high-quality person” and suggested the Federal Reserve…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 CVS reported fourth-quarter revenue of $105.7 billion and record full-year 2025 sales above $400 billion, reflecting progress on a stated turnaround. CVS stock is up about 40% over the past 12 months, as results show momentum across insurance, pharmacy services, and retail pharmacy. Aetna…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 LEGO and Crocs unveiled oversized collaborative clogs set to go on sale Feb. 16, marking a high-profile footwear crossover. The LEGO Crocs are priced around $150, while the LEGO x Crocs design emphasizes spectacle over subtlety with bright styling and a bulky profile. Each…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 Novo Nordisk sued Hims & Hers over alleged marketing of unapproved weight-loss drug copies, a case with regulatory and patient-safety implications. The complaint says Hims & Hers promoted knockoff versions of Wegovy and Ozempic that bypass FDA review, and Novo seeks a permanent block…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 Several U.S. states moved to restrict cultivated meat despite its limited availability, setting up legal and policy fights over market access. Florida began the ban trend in May 2024, followed by Alabama and Mississippi, while Texas enacted a two-year moratorium in 2025 and Indiana,…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 Sam Bankman-Fried asked a court for a new trial, saying testimony from a new witness could alter the case, a move with significant legal implications. The filing asserts that FTX executive Nishad Singh changed his account after alleged government threats and that executives Daniel…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 Amazon announced Wednesday that Amazon Pharmacy will expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, addressing access challenges from closures, staffing shortages, and transportation barriers. The plan adds almost 2,000 communities over the year, extending Amazon…
From Quartz. 🎥 Video Details 🎥 🌟 About This Video 🌟 On Wednesday, Kraft Heinz said it will pause work on its previously announced separation plan to concentrate on restoring profitable growth. CEO Steve Cahillane said challenges are “fixable,” outlining a focus on modernizing iconic brands and avoiding near-term dis-synergies in the Kraft Heinz separation…
From Cheddar. The HafenCity RiverBus is Germany’s first amphibious bus, offering unique tours in Hamburg that travel both on land and water. Built on a MAN truck chassis with a waterproof ship hull, the vehicle can carry up to 36 passengers and uses propellers to navigate the Elbe River. The 70-80 minute tour departs from…
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From Wall Street Journal. What does it take to become an Olympic curler? WSJ’s Laine Higgins asked former U.S. curling national champion Bill Stopera. #Olympics #Curling #WSJ
From Bloomberg. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was set up to fight graft. Now some of its members have been accused of the very wrongdoing they are meant to stop, allegedly helping a group of businessmen seize control of companies. Questions about the commission’s conduct go all the way to the top. Watch the full story…