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#967: AI enthusiasm wanes as a massive tech stock selloff sweeps Wall Street. The fallout of Binance’s crypto heist has many concerned about the lack of security in crypto. The Golden State Valkyries have won its first-ever franchise WNBA championship in just its second year of existence. Couples are hiring Etsy witches to conjure up good weather for their big day. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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#966: DoorDash acquires Instacart for a whopping $17 billion, creating a food delivery giant. America’s GDP is like the Golden State Warriors with an impressive third quarter performance, growing at the fastest pace in a year. Weil Gotshal, a once heavyweight law firm, is shutting its doors. Horror bookstores are popping up everywhere and horror books are flying off the shelves like ghosts. Finally, the biggest crypto heist in history. 

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#965: Google’s AI business is hurting its own core product: its search business. The Federal Reserve votes to keep rates steady as elevated inflation continues to be a thorn in the side of central bankers. Game 6 of the WNBA Finals tips off in Atlanta…the only problem is that West Coast fans will either have to work from home or watch the game during their commute since game time is at 9AM. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Halloween candy prices, youth sports, and a really hard Harvard class that everybody wants to take. 

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#964: Coca-Cola reports their earnings and it shows Coke Zero Sugar has risen to become a popular choice among soda drinkers. Soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé apologizes for referring Mao as a ‘dictator’ which led to Chinese brands ending their endorsement deals with him. Early buyers of Apple’s foldable iPhone are showing massive cracks of their screen. Cheerios and Ziploc are teaming up to make resealable cereal bags…finally. 

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#963: Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO in history all while admitting that AI could cause existential risk to humanity. Trump announces Audi will build a $4 billion US factory in Georgia. Instagram is testing out 90-minute horizontal videos in a move that competes with Youtube. ‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s 2026 word of the year. Finally, Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts for its laid off workers. 

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#962: Unauthorized AI agents are accessing bank accounts and the big banks are scrambling to mitigate the risks. A new startup that enlists genetically engineered war dogs raises $200 million. The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing after years of unfair pair. London’s most famous shopping street, Oxford Street, is barring cars from driving through it. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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#961: The iPhone Duo arrives in stores and the public can get their hands on it for $2,000. NYC’s horse carriage ban is raising many questions for the drivers who have to figure out how to maintain their livelihood. With all the data centers being built, the gray paint business is booming. Luxury stores in Paris are suffering due to the violent protests happening across France. Finally, why is nobody hanging out on Friday nights anymore?

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#960: Government websites go dark as hackers exploit weaknesses. Meta strikes a deal to keep Zuckerberg in California. United CEO is caught in a firestorm after doubling down on his support of a national wealth tax. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, bougie neighborhoods, and the Brewers. Finally, Airbnb says guests don’t have to clean up after themselves. 

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#959: SpaceX reports soaring results as its AI business continues to be a growth driver. Netflix reports its slowest revenue growth in years as it overhauls its content programming along with its leadership team. Airliners and travel experts warn this could be the priciest holiday travel season in years due to rising fuel costs. Unilever offloads its Welly Bandage business while PepsiCo is struggling with its Poppi acquisition. People are vibecoding away ads on their smart TVs. Finally, Jay Z is reportedly making himself the Super Bowl halftime performer. 

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#958: Elon Musk and Anthropic make some very public pledges to share their wealth for charitable causes. Global unrest continues to rip through Europe and the Middle East. Gen Z investors are retreating back from their risky stock moves before the midterm elections. Haunt sliders are becoming a big business for amusement parks. 

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