#936: As the Trump administration tries to alleviate beef prices by importing foreign meat, they’re considering slapping ‘Made in USA’ labels on products. Cybersecurity stocks get a jolt amid fears of an AI slowdown. Transportation companies sound the alarm as diesel prices continue to rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. The cost of being a bridesmaid is becoming too much for some women that they’re turning the role down. 

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#935: The Fed raises rates for the first time in 3 years to fight inflation. Household incomes have reached a new high and poverty hits a new low, even as Americans are feeling the affordability pinch. Apple’s latest major update, iOS 27, promises a new and improved Siri. Neal dives into the numbers of Atlantic hurricanes, 100-year-olds in Japan, and Tom Holland. Finally, how Ed Sheeran’s tour imploded. 

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#934: Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks a special relationship with the EU as it shuns the US, according to reports. Despite numerous proposals, Congress can’t agree on any substantial AI regulation. The US military confirms they’ve launched weapons into space. An African billionaire opens up his refinery to the public, which could swell his wealth even more. Finally, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion so far. 

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#933: The EPA removes a rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by power plants. AI stocks are feeling the effects of leaders uniting and calling for the slowdown of AI progress. Ten-year treasury yields hit 5% for the first time since 2023. Malls are making a comeback as their values have risen double-digits over the past year. Toby dives into the fitness craze known as Hyrox and its recent crappy situation. Finally, Sydney Sweeney’s sports-prediction ad has caused a backlash among female athletes. 

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#932: Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman agree on the need to slow AI’s development. Drone attacks in the Middle East caused Saudi Arabia to shut down the East-West oil pipeline. Tesla reclaims supremacy in the EV market as it claws back a dominant market share. Americans love taking supplements, even if they don’t really need it. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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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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