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From Cheddar. WSJ columnist Spencer Jakab explores the 2025 meme‑stock resurgence—why stocks like Kohl’s and Krispy Kreme are back in the spotlight. 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. Ben Sherry, Staff Reporter at Inc. Magazine, breaks down how Cognizant’s unique acquisition of the Windsurf team signals a shift in AI talent and M&A strategy. 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 Insider. Mike Aponte is a former leader of the MIT blackjack team and a pioneer in card-counting strategies. In the 1990s, he was part of a card-counting team that won millions of dollars at major U.S. casinos, including the MGM Grand, The Venetian, The Mirage, Treasure Island, and the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Aponte…
From VICE News. Shane Smith sits down with Julian Kelly, Senior Director of Hardware at Google Quantum AI and architect of the groundbreaking Willow chip, to map out the next frontier of computing. Kelly explains how Google’s 100plusqubit processors now complete benchmark tasks in minutes that would outlive the universe on today’s fastest supercomputers, why errorcorrected “logical” qubits are the last…
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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,…
From Cheddar. Cheddar x robot fights? LET’S GO. We’re teaming up with the National Havoc Robot League to bring the world’s most thrilling robot battles to TV. Catch a 3-hour weekend special starting August 2! 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 The Atlantic. For the past five years, American cities have tried—and often failed—to meaningfully address worsening homelessness and addiction. In San Francisco, a city that has become emblematic of these crises, a new mayor has pledged to prioritize the problem. And one man, living on the street and struggling with addiction, is ready to…
From The Atlantic. “I have had it with these so-called workplace trends,” Alexandra Petri writes. First, there was “quiet quitting,” when an employee works only during work hours and puts in only the precise amount of work required to keep their job. And now we’re at “micro-retirement,” a new trend of not working for a…
From Cheddar. This robot stole the show for all the wrong reasons. A humanoid robot malfunctioned mid-dance at a robotics event in Shanghai, collapsing while grooving to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September.” 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 Cheddar. Mark Zuckerberg wants AI to get more personal. The Meta CEO just shared his vision for the future of AI. He says the company is building “personal superintelligence” through a new effort called Meta Superintelligence Labs. The goal is to create an AI assistant that helps people reach their goals, boost creativity, and…
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From Cheddar. Australia’s first homegrown rocket lasted just 14 seconds. The Eris rocket, built by startup Gilmour Space Technologies, cleared the launch tower before crashing near the pad. Designed to carry small satellites to orbit, it was the first locally built rocket to lift off from Australian soil. Despite the crash, the company called the…
From Business Insider. Turmeric has been cooked into staple dishes and used in herbal medicine for thousands of years in India. But in the last decade, the spice has taken on new life in the West, encapsulated into tablets and pressed into juice shots. That’s all thanks to America’s newest obsession: curcumin. The healthy compound…
From Wired. WIRED Senior Writer Will Knight responds: "Where Are the Flying Cars and Robobutlers?" 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 Get more incredible stories…
From Wired. Who’s Really Pulling the Strings of the US Government? 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 Get more incredible stories on science and tech…
From The Atlantic. In the 1930s, Congress began delegating powers over tariffs to the president, the professor Doug Irwin says. That authority has grown—and Donald Trump “uses it very differently than previous presidents.” Watch the full episode here: bit.ly/3IRvzLA Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
From Cheddar. President Trump says India will face a 25% tariff plus a “penalty” over its ties to Russia. He criticized India’s ongoing purchases of Russian arms and energy, saying the tariff and penalty will take effect August 1. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “India will therefore be paying a tariff of 25%, plus a…
From Wall Street Journal. Imran Khan, founder and chief investment officer of Proem Asset Management, joins Gunjan to talk about the AI trade surrounding companies like Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. Plus, Khan chats about how AI enthusiasm is driving market speculation, herd thinking in markets, and the value of private-market investments like OpenAI. #AI #Investing…
From The Atlantic. On this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum examines how protectionism, once a fringe idea in U.S. politics, became central to modern Republican trade policy. He traces how President Donald Trump made tariffs a political weapon, and why these policies continue to carry political appeal despite their economic…
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From Cheddar. A PR nightmare turned brand moment? We’ll allow it. After a viral kiss-cam incident led to the departure of its CEO and head of HR, AI firm Astronomer is leaning into the headlines with a little help from Gwyneth Paltrow. The actress and wellness entrepreneur (also Chris Martin’s ex-wife) stars in a new…
From The Economist. “The worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip”, according to a group of UN agencies. The Economist has used satellite imagery and videos from inside Gaza to analyse how people have been killed trying to collect basic food supplies. Tap the link in bio to read why…
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From Cheddar. Chipotle has rolled out a conversational AI platform called Ava Cado, built by Paradox, across its North American and European locations. 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. What do celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro and Tom Brady have in common? They’re working on something very secret. @emilychangtv got a little sneak peek on a recent episode of The Circuit bit.ly/4kYYo63 ——– 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…
From Cheddar. Robots are getting weirdly affordable. Chinese robotics firm Unitree just launched the R1, a humanoid robot that walks, obeys commands, connects to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and only costs $5,900. It’s 4 feet tall, has 26 joints, and moves surprisingly well… but don’t expect it to carry your groceries. It doesn’t have hands. The…
From Wall Street Journal. One of the core issues between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s feud is over Republican’s “big, beautiful bill” in Congress. Musk is concerned about how much it raises the national debt. The U.S. national debt is on its way to $30 trillion dollars and is projected to be more than…
From Wired. Political scientist Michael Beckley joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about modern China. When does the history of modern China begin? What do Westerners get wrong about China? Who is winning the current trade war between the U.S. and China? What about the tech war? Why would China ever want to…
From Wired. Making money, yes. Making a profit? Not really. For more insights from me and all about the weirdness of the AI scene in San Francisco, sign up for my newsletter, Model Behavior at WIRED.com/newsletter. 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…
From The Atlantic. “ChatGPT encouraged me to cut my wrists,” Lila Shroff writes. After The Atlantic received a tip, Shroff had asked the chatbot to help create a ritual offering to Molech, a god associated with child sacrifice. In discussions beginning with anodyne questions about demons and devils, Shroff found “that the chatbot can easily…
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From Wall Street Journal. From vanishing minibars to disappearing closets, hotel rooms are shrinking. With the rise of Airbnb and hotel occupancy rates plateauing, operators are on the hunt for the most profitable design to maximize profits. Take Marriott’s Moxy brand, for example — its rooms are less than half the average size yet can…
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From Wall Street Journal. Imran Khan, founder and chief investment officer of Proem Asset Management, joins WSJ to talk about the AI trade surrounding companies like Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. Plus, Khan chats about how AI enthusiasm is driving market speculation, herd thinking in markets, and the value of private-market investments like OpenAI. #Investing #AI…
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From Vox. What comes after the human? We’re living through multiple crises — ecological, technological, political. But beneath all of that is something even deeper: a crisis of the self. Who are we, really? How did we come to see ourselves as separate from the world, from each other, from the systems that sustain us?…
From The Economist. Does the outcome of America’s presidential election have an effect on whether Democrats and Republicans decide to have children? Our data editor, Dan Rosenheck, explains why there is some evidence that it does #us #fertility #donaldtrump
From Cheddar. Crypto’s heating up 📈🚀 Thinking Crypto’s Tony Edward says Ethereum’s climbing, ETFs are the move, and Bitcoin’s heading for new highs. 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 Business Insider. Jack Weber, a World War II veteran, has lived through the Great Depression, global conflict, personal loss, and a century of change — and he’s still thriving. In this inspiring interview, he shares the habits, mindset, and values that have helped him live a long, healthy, and meaningful life. A documentary about…
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From Business Insider. In 2021, Business Insider obtained a Jeffrey Epstein address book no one had ever seen before. This 1997 book predates Epstein’s original "little black book" by at least seven years. The original book dates to 2004 and was published in 2015. While the Trump administration says it won’t disclose more files on…
From Wall Street Journal. WSJ sat down with Tom Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to discuss tariffs, interest rates and more. #InterestRates #Fed #Shorts
From 60 Minutes. From May, Lesley Stahl’s report on the ins and outs of egg freezing, from how the process works to how much it costs. From June, Sharyn Alfonsi’s report on the consequences of Texas’ strict abortion laws. And from August 2023, Alfonsi’s story on the fight to cut the South’s maternal mortality rate.…
From Wall Street Journal. WSJ’s latest poll shows President Trump’s approval rating holding steady. But where do voters land on Trump’s tariffs, the “big, beautiful bill,” immigration and more? WSJ’s Aaron Zitner breaks down the most recent Wall Street Journal poll, conducted between July 16-20. Chapters: 0:00 WSJ’s latest poll 0:37 Trump actions in second…
From Cheddar. President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clashed publicly Thursday, this time over a construction budget. Trump claimed the Fed’s HQ renovation would cost $3.1 billion, while Powell said it’s $2.5 billion and accused Trump of counting an already-finished project. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com…
From The Economist. As the price of gold has risen so has the violence linked to mining it. Cartels in Peru and Colombia now make more money from gold than cocaine. In South Africa dozens of illegal miners died after they were sealed in an abandoned mine.
From Wall Street Journal. WSJ sat down with Arnaud Blanchard, the global head of equity capital markets at Morgan Stanley, to discuss private equity funds, the IPO market and more. #IPO #PrivateEquity #Shorts
From Cheddar. Welcome to the future of iPhone: iOS 26’s public beta officially dropped and is bringing Apple’s most ambitious visual redesign since the release of iOS 7. 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 Cheddar. Dean Seal, Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joins J.D. Durkin for this week’s ‘Big Business This Week’ to unpack how this week’s markets were moving, how GM’s earnings affected stocks and the broader outlook for other automotive companies and the real story behind Coca-Cola making a move toward using cane sugar. Watch!…
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From Wired. What character traits do polarizing tech visionaries like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman share beneath their public personas and business successes? 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…
From The New York Times. Things come to a boil between a sheriff and a mayor in a small town during this scene in Ari Aster’s pandemic satire “Eddington.” The sheriff is Joe Cross, played by Joaquin Phoenix, who has long had a rivalry with Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal). Cross is now running for…