Plus: President Trump imposes roughly 100% tariffs on chips coming to the U.S. The EU says its exports of chips to the U.S. will face a 15% tariff ceiling. SoftBank posts quarterly profit. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
A soldier opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, injuring five before being taken into custody. Army officials say the shooter used a personal weapon, and investigations are underway. Then, in Los Angeles, Border Patrol agents carry out a pre-dawn immigration raid at a Home Depot, arresting at least 16 migrants. A murder in the Hollywood Hills reveals a secret network of high-stakes underground poker involving celebrities and organized crime. In Los Angeles, residents take safety into their own hands by painting illegal crosswalks, prompting the city to act. Thousands of Boeing workers walk off the job at military plants across the Midwest, demanding better pay and overtime protections. And American Eagle stock jumps after President Trump praises a controversial ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, despite backlash over its messaging and imagery. We break down four stories shaping headlines across the country today.
Plus: Microsoft is raiding Google’s DeepMind for talent to bolster its AI ambitions. And, United Airlines resumes flights after a tech issue causes widespread delays. Azhar Sukri hosts.
Plus: Disney raised its annual profit forecasts for streaming and parks. Shopify reported better-than-expected results. Uber's revenue topped forecasts. And, the Department of Health and Human Services canceled a grant for the Moderna’s bird-flu shot. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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Plus: The White House says Apple will announce a $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing. And McDonald’s sales rebound in the latest quarter. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Plus: Shopify, Disney, Uber and Siemens Energy report strong second-quarter earnings. And Apple may soon announce an investment in the U.S., according to National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
Plus: Sales of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy soar despite more Americans opting for generic weight-loss drugs. And, the NFL agrees to a tie-up that would see it take a 10% stake and Disney’s ESPN. Azhar Sukri hosts.
Congress issues subpoenas for Epstein records, targeting the DOJ and former top officials. UCLA prepares to negotiate with the Trump administration after $336 million in research funding is frozen. Governor Newsom unveils a “trigger” redistricting plan that would redraw California’s congressional maps—only if Texas moves first. Meanwhile, a heatwave threatens to worsen California’s wildfire season, with evacuations already underway. A jury orders Tesla to pay $243 million over a fatal Autopilot crash, its biggest courtroom loss yet. And Google loses an antitrust appeal to Epic Games, in a case that could reshape how millions of users access and pay for apps.