Noah Smith is a star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast. Smith joins Big Technology to discuss whether generative AI is actually boosting productivity or still waiting for its “electricity moment.” Tune in to hear his contrarian take on the so-called AI jobs apocalypse and how businesses will need to reorganize before the gains show up in earnings. We also cover immigration crackdowns, tariff uncertainty, wage-inequality myths, and how China’s military buildup reshapes economic strategy. Hit play for a sharp, no-hype dive into AI, economics, and geopolitics.
Headlines From The Times - Trump’s Megabill, Epstein File Claims, Apple’s A.I. Shift, and a Lululemon Lawsuit
The Senate passes Trump’s sweeping tax and healthcare bill by a single vote — but it still faces a challenge in the House. Questions grow around Pam Bondi’s claim of “tens of thousands” of Epstein videos, as legal experts say there’s no evidence they exist. Apple considers outsourcing Siri’s core technology to OpenAI or Anthropic as it struggles to compete in the A.I. space. And Lululemon files a lawsuit against Costco, accusing the wholesaler of selling lookalike gear that mimics its high-end designs.
Curious City - The curious case of the Swami Vivekananda Way street sign
Swami Vivekananda is credited with introducing Hinduism to the West. His work earned him an honorary street sign on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, but it went missing.
The Daily - The Republicans’ $3 Trillion Vanishing Act
With a tiebreaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate has adopted President Trump’s giant domestic policy bill, which now heads back to the House for a final vote.
The legislation is defined by the staggering amount of debt it will create: more than $3 trillion.
Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, and Colby Smith, who covers the economy, talk about how Republicans have rewritten the rules to make that debt vanish, and why the world is less and less convinced that the United States can handle its debts.
Guest:
- Andrew Duehren, who writes about tax policy for The New York Times from Washington.
- Colby Smith, a New York Times reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy.
Background reading:
- The Senate bill would add at least $3.3 trillion to the national debt, the budget office says.
- The bill puts the nation on a new, more perilous fiscal path.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation
As Donald Trump’s landmark legislation narrowly passes the Senate, our correspondent analyses the long-term political and economic consequences. Why foreign fighters are heading to the front line in Ukraine. And how congestion charging transformed the streets of New York.
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Start Here - Diddy Jury: 4 of 5 Charges Decided
A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes a heavily-revised version of President Trump’s “mega-bill.” And Idaho authorities describe what they know about a man who apparently set a fire and then attacked the firefighters who responded.
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 7.2.25
Alabama
- Tuberville and Britt laud the BBB after it passed the US Senate on Tuesday
- Trump likes Alligator Alcatraz, suggest that AL is doing something similar
- AG Marshall calls for governor to reappoint chairman of Pardons and Paroles
- University of AL still using woke gender terms in policy and code of conduct
- Circuit court judge refuses to issue injunction over smokable hemp ban
- Governor's office says accounts now ready for those enrolled in Choose act
National
- Trump believes BBB will pass easily in US house despite changes by Senate
- House Speaker Johnson seems confident the BBB will pass this week
- DOJ begins process of revoking citizenship for those convicted of crime
- DOJ and FBI headquarters to remain in DC in order to work together
- Stanford medicine will end its transgender surgeries for minors
- University of PA to revoke swimming record/awards for "Lia" Thomas
- Jury in Sean Combs case reach verdict in 4 out of 5 charges, deliberations to continue on Wednesday
The Daily Signal - Democrats Cry Over “Alligator Alcatraz,” Spending Bill, and UPenn Caving on Title IX | July 2, 2025
Today on the Top News in 10, we cover:
- The Senate Passes the “Big, Beautiful Bill” and the House begins the final debate.
- “Alligator Alcatraz” garners hyperbolic outrage.
- The University of Pennsylvania caves to the Trump administration on Title IX.
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Money Girl - 9 Tips to Cut Your Power Bill When the Heat Soars
Laura provides nine practical tips to help you save money and reduce your power bill as temperatures rise this summer
Everything Everywhere Daily - Questions and Answers: Volume 32
The months of the year are named after Roman god, and some are named after their placement in the year. However, the first month to be named after an actual person was the month of July, which was named after Julius Caesar.
What is surprising isn’t that the name of the month has stuck for over 2000 years, it's that more rulers didn’t try to name months of the year after themselves.
Many more rulers would have done this if they had answered their subjects’ questions.
Join me for volume 32 of questions and answers on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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