Plus: central bankers converge on Jackson Hole for their annual symposium. And, North Carolina declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin churns off the coast. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
Educators and activists rally for the release of an LA high school student detained by immigration agents, while President Trump escalates his push against the Smithsonian and other museums he accuses of promoting “woke ideology.” In Los Angeles, election technology firm Smartmatic faces federal corruption charges tied to alleged bribery schemes and misuse of taxpayer funds. Meanwhile, new developments emerge in the Menendez brothers’ case. In business, Tesla comes under mounting legal pressure over its self-driving technology and California braces for the closure of its last beet sugar factory.
Plus: Intel shares erase their earlier gains. Retail earnings reports lead to losses for Target’s stock and gains for shares of TJ Maxx’s parent company. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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Plus: Target’s shares fall after the announcement of a new CEO. And the Israeli military plans to begin calling up reservists for an invasion of Gaza City. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Plus: OpenAI launches the cheapest ChatGPT plan in India. Overhaul raises $105 million in funding to invest in artificial-intelligence technology and make acquisitions. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
Plus: The Trump administration says immigrants seeking to live and work in the U.S. will now have their social media scrutinized for so-called “anti-American ideologies.” And, Elon Musk backpedals on plans to launch his political party. Caitlin McCabe hosts.