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#931: Anthropic researchers believe AI has a real chance of “killing all humans,” and the world is (deservedly) freaking out. Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel and it’s shaking the bond markets. Companies are trying to curtail fraudsters taking advantage of generous return policies so now they’re putting restrictions. Fall is upon us, which means wealthy travelers are taking vacations now to avoid Summer crowds. 

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#930: Apple unveils its foldable iPhone for the hefty price of $1,999. Meta launches its own AI assistant that can interact with other apps and even make payments for you. The NFL is back and their aspiration to globalize the game is bigger than ever with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams facing off in Melbourne, Australia. It’s Neal’s Numbers on a BofA study of online gambling, Summer’s box office records, and black bears invading LA.

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#929: OpenAI touts its model was able to solve a really hard math problem, but some are checking its work and raised some serious doubts. President Trump threatens to ban sales of Canadian jet maker Bombardier in the US, escalating the trade war. A new report found students using AI tested worse than those who didn’t use AI. Singapore’s prime minister just got a massive pay bump of $1 million.. Finally, LIV Golf files for chapter 11 bankruptcy

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#928: Women and Americans without college degrees are powering the job market. Diesel prices hit a record high, raising supply costs. The UN votes to adopt a new map that accurately depicts the size of Africa. Location sharing goes both ways as teens are also checking in on their parents’ whereabouts. Finally, Wimbledon doesn't want influencers at matches. 

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#927: Neal and Toby chat with New York Times Head of Games Jonathan Knight to talk about the success of Wordle and how it became wildly successful. Also, an inside look into how The New York Times decides which games are worthy of being added to their slate. Then, they talk about the broader puzzle revolution that’s captured a healthy amount of loyal fans – in a time where everything is competing for your attention.

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#926: Tesla teases the long-awaited Cybercab and is ready to share more details. Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face in a massive deal valued at $13B. Drugmakers are now shifting to a new spot that promises much growth…baldness. Burning Man is underway but…is it still the free-spirited event it once was? Finally, the iconic feminist icon Gloria Steinem passes away at 92. 

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#925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy deployment. Customers are discovering restaurants are starting to rely on AI-generated images to promote their food…and it’s disturbing. Neal dives into the numbers of the new “working class,” the dying tradition of the 10PM dinner in Spain, and the clever way the New England Patriots to distract their opponents field goal attempts. Finally, Uber lays off 10% of its employees. 

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#924: Some labor groups are standing up to the data center backlash, saying it could jeopardize thousands of jobs. Global bond selloff puts a squeeze on borrowers around the world. GoPro just got bought out after years of decline. Dyson launches a $500 toothbrush that squirts at you. Finally, would you buy a MrBeast book? 

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#923: Tim Cook’s time as the head honcho at Apple has come to an official close. A look back on his career and what to expect from John Ternus. MapQuest refuses to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and it somehow helps it shoot up to the top app in navigation. Syracuse University is facing an enrollment crisis and it's hurting their budget books. Toby talks about the trend of AI note takers that have escaped the office and into everyday conversations. Finally, the FTC faces off against Amazon over pricing claims.

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#922: Trump announces deal that has the US take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. OpenAI’s investigation into the Hugging Face hack attack reveals shocking discoveries of its AI agents. NASA launches a next generation telescope that could unlock the secrets of dark energy and dark matter. Brands are capitalizing on RushTok. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead

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#921: The economic world prepares for Jackson Hole and all eyes are on Kevin Warsh to deliver a clearer message on the state of inflation in the US. Shein, once valued at $100B, is now aiming for a $27B valuation as it makes its stock market debut. A new drug can lengthen the life of those with pancreatic cancer. American Airlines and United are hoping direct flights to far flung places will attract new customers. 

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#920: Meta settles a major case that alleges its platforms can be addictively harmful for teens. Nvidia has become a banker to the AI boom. Bill Gates expresses his concerns about the pace of AI and society’s ability to govern it in an essay. NYC passes SF as the country’s biggest tech hub. Iceland has a ridiculously low murder rate. Japan’s Prime Minister defends her habit of working from home. 

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#919: A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players that have passed away within the last decade suffered from CTE. Stanley Druckenmiller, a hedge fund legend, slams Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on his latest move to calm bond markets, but…it was written by AI? Golf brands Good Good Golf and Callaway are in hot water after releasing an ad that features a woman being shoved to the ground in an attempt to be “scary.” And Target apologizes for a kid’s Halloween costume that evoked Blackface. Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls after missing expectations. Finally, a Dragon Ball Z theme pa...

#918: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces sweeping economic sanctions on Iran, dubbed as “economic D-Day.” Blank Street raises $105M and plans for a West Coast expansion. Fans are complaining about the rising cost of tickets for the US Open. An app that sends messages as fast (or slow) as carrier pigeons is becoming an unexpected hit. 

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#917: The US and Canada are spiraling towards another trade war as tariff negotiations break down. ChatGPT can now read and respond to your iMessages. The Trump administration hosts the IndyCar race in Washington DC for his birthday. The world’s busiest airport is no longer in the Middle East, but now in Seoul, South Korea. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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#916: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tries to intervene to ease the bond market…except it doesn’t work. Walmart posts its slowest gains in years as Americans watch their budgets. A Chinese animated film is so bad, it’s so good. Nike shares hit their lowest in 12 years. The FDA calls for a blueberry recall over deadly E. coli fears. Finally, the Army uses GTA 6 to reenlist soldiers. 

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#915: Moderna shares soar after a breakthrough trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine. Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery service to 500 US cities. The meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron is in shambles after a key supplier goes out of business. It’s Neal's Numbers on thieves stealing $200m worth of goods from trains, millennials are actually feeling good about their future, and why answering job inquiries quickly can help you get hired. Finally, Liquid Death launches an ad that suggests using pee to cool down data centers. 

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#914: Disney is fighting back against the FCC for challenging its broadcasting licenses during the Jimmy Kimmel drama. Bond yields jump as sticky inflation and Iran War uncertainty unsettles investors. A Chinese company unveils a robot that can run faster than Usain Bolt. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ companies are now letting users spread their rent payments out. Finally, American Airlines is adding seat-back screens to over 800 planes. 

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#913: Meta heads to a landmark trial that will determine if it’s responsible for kids’ social media addiction. Secondhand books are being bought in bulk and shipped to far-flung places…leaving many to believe AI is doing all the shopping. Reddit shares jump as it prepares to join the S&P 500. There’s a cohort of Gen Z entrepreneurs who are turning to vape vending machines to secure their financial future. Finally, actor Hayden Panettiere dies at 36. 

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#912: Suits are making a comeback as more Americans are returning to the office…in style! AI riches are pushing policymakers to create wealth sharing proposals for the communities housing data centers. Ferrari’s Jony Ive-designed EVs were mocked but turns out, everyone actually wants them. Fancy interior designs for dorms are popping up all over TikTok, but is that really the reality? Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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#911: Billions of tariff refunds are coming back to large companies. Gen Z believes sports betting is the key to a better financial future. Candy Crush has been crushing it for 15 years. McDonald’s knows how many times you ordered a Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese – and when you'll order it again. Anthropic sets its eyes on a massive $2 trillion IPO. 

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#910: The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $12 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. July’s inflation report comes in just as expected. Roku has a 24/7 AI slop channel. Private equity is stuck with over 33,000 unsold businesses. Americans are traveling more than ever and they love traveling to Europe. The FAA nears a hiring goal thanks to a focus towards recruiting gamers. Finally, Count Binface captures the headlines in Britain’s upcoming election. 

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#909: A total solar eclipse drives a boom in hotel bookings in far-flung places in Europe. Bumble reverses a feature that made it unique: men can now message first. Anthropic will now watermark its AI-generated content to comply with European regulators. The University of Michigan drops its first-semester grades for freshmen to help them get situated with college life. Finally, NYC mayor Mamdani wants Amazon to employ its delivery workers.

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#908: Flock cameras are a useful tool for law enforcement but there’s growing backlash of a mass surveillance state. Lake Mead plummets to historic low levels. Mark Zuckerberg releases his own manifesto on the future of AI. Toby looks into the trend to Texas’ own Wall Street – better yet, Y’all Street. Finally, Nvidia and Wall Street firms ink a deal to raise $500 billion in financing for the chipmaker’s customers. 

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#907: The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July – a sharp miss from economists' expectation of an 83,000-job gain. Plus, more than 5,000 investors are still copying Leopold Aschenbrenner's trades, despite his hedge fund's meltdown. Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain. Finally, buc-ee’s dodges John Oliver to sue another small business.

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#906: Bank of America is spending $250M a year on GLP-1 weight loss drugs for its employees. SpaceX's first post-IPO lockup expired Thursday after releasing 912 million restricted shares into the public market. A group of 20 undergraduate students at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business manages a $12 million private real estate investment fund, and AI creates its first synthetic virus. 

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#905: EA misses quarterly bookings estimates ahead of Saudi-backed buyout. Disney agrees to let TikTokers use its characters in videos, and gene-edited puppies will melt your heart... but won’t give you allergies. Helicopter parenting is extending into the workplace, with employers reporting that more parents are helping manage their adult children's careers. Hollywood’s entering its AI era & for the first time in Billboard Hot 100 history, country songs occupy all five of the chart's top five spots.

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#904: SpaceX reports its first-ever earnings and logs a revenue boost but even bigger capex spending, leaving investors worried. An influencer summer camp hosted by OpenAI is met with furious backlash in the comment section. Severe drought in major European rivers are pushing officials to take drastic measures…like blowing stuff up. Americans are returning to cow’s milk. Finally, BMW owners aren’t happy about getting force-fed Spider-Man ads in their cars. 

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#903: The US and Japan work together to save the declining yen. Rumors of an AstraZeneca-Bristol Myers merger has analysts scratching their heads. People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets because…of course. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the newest Summer drink that’s popping up in bars everywhere: the Hugo Spritz. Finally, Palantir posts impressive earnings. 

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#902: Sam Altman gets roasted on the internet for making a case to use ChatGPT for parenting. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” opens with a whopping $355 million for its premier weekend. Oil companies report record profits fueled by wartime crude prices. Google rolls back an AI feature on Earth after some misinformation risks. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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#901: The US economy grew more slowly in Q2 as the Iran war weighed on prices and supply chains. AI investor Leopold Aschenbrenner seeks new funding after massive losses. Jersey Mike’s raises $1 billion in its IPO. Tim Cook reports his last earnings call. Amazon’s cloud business stays strong. Trump unveils renovations to Dulles airport. Finally, LinkedIn wants you to snuff out AI slop.

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#900: A divided Fed holds interest rates but three members wanted to hike it up. Meta shares dip after reporting an earnings miss as it keeps spending money on data centers. Microsoft beat expectations thanks to its partnership with Anthropic. Then, Neal shares numbers on the busiest commercial flight day on record, weed being more common than cigarettes, and why nobody is talking to each other anymore. Finally, NYC just released a short list of property owners subject to Mamdani’s luxury tax on second homes.

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#899: FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to sell stake in the World Cup and its governing body hates it. Apple wants you to upgrade your iPhone with the option to lease. JPMorgan and Ohio State ink a record sports deal that shows the professionalization of college sports. Europe’s richest man, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault publicly disputes any rumors of family in-fighting. Finally, Odyssey translator Emily Wilson hated Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’

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#898: American big cities have fewer and fewer children living in them. A Chinese chip maker makes a big splash in its market debut, shaking up the semiconductor industry. Ford is hoping the aftermarket industry for their cars becomes a growth opportunity. Toby examines the trend of microinfluencers. Finally, Cracker Barrel is axing its CEO. 

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#897: A panel of doctors, experts, and pharmacists recommends the FDA to open up access to peptides in. Tech giants debate whether AI should be open vs. closed source. The Cockroach Party in India shows how social media can affect real change in a country. Lebron is going to Philly. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead. 

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#896: Oil prices cross the $100/barrel mark for the first time since May as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Trump Media plans to sell ‘real-time’ access to the President’s Truth posts. AMC shares soar after a string of box office hits, signaling the movie theater might be back and better than ever. The cyclospora outbreak is dragging down visits to many fast food chains. 

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#895: OpenAI admits an AI agent escaped a testing environment and hacked into another company. Alphabet reports it plans to raise spending on capex to speed its AI building. Tesla falls short on its profit expectations as costs rise. Neal shares his favorite numbers on the fall of US farming, therapists could be a reason for estranged family relationships, and the heatwave sweeping across Japan. Finally, the Trump administration signs a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. 

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#894: Miami is now more expensive than New York City. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are battling it out over weight-loss ads. A new flip phone is coming and it’s designed to minimize distractions by eliminating touchscreens and social media. The Big Boy train, the largest operating steam locomotive, is making its way across America to celebrate America 250. Finally, Substack is using AI to detect AI on its platform.

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#893: Trump slaps a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods trade discrimination. The UK welcomes Andy Burnham as its 7th prime minister in just over 10 years. The FDA retracts a test result that linked Taylor Farms lettuce supply to the outbreak of explosive diarrhea. The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has hit another snag as a federal judge halts the deal for at least two weeks. Why are CDs becoming popular again? Finally, the Avengers: Doomsday drops its first full trailer. 

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#892: The World Cup has come and gone so here is a recap of its economic impacts. Christopher Nolan has become Hollywood’s biggest brand. The AI world shooketh as a Chinese company drops a new AI model that is said to be as good as Anthropic and OpenAI. Baby boomers aren’t downsizing their homes anymore, they’re actually upgrading. Finally, what you need to know for the week ahead.

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