A new study finds the pandemic accelerated brain aging—even for those who never caught COVID—raising questions about long-term mental health impacts. The U.N. urges tech giants to switch data centers to 100% renewable energy by 2030 to curb AI’s soaring power demands. California car dealers brace for a final rush as the federal EV tax credit nears its end. And Silicon Valley startups gamble billions on defense manufacturing, hoping contracts follow investment. Subscribe for these stories and more from the LA Times.
WSJ Tech News Briefing - Can These New Chips Solve AI’s Energy Problem?
Chip startups are battling to sell cloud-computing providers the custom-built inference chips of the future. But the question is, can they actually make a dent in AI’s projected energy demand? WSJ columnist and co-host of the Bold Names podcast, Christopher Mims joins us to explain. Plus, Hollywood is losing ground to YouTube as the tech giant wins the battle for TV viewers. Belle Lin hosts.
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The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s tariff deadline approaches; Apple’s strong earnings, and more
Donald Trump said he would extend the deadline for Mexico and America to reach a trade deal by 90 days, following a “very successful” conversation with Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president.
WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Stocks Drop as Investors Await Tariff Deadline
President Trump gives Mexico more time for trade talks. Plus: Microsoft and Meta Platforms post strong earnings. EBay logs better-than-expected results. And Apple and Amazon post earnings after the bell. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Figma Shares Soar Over 200% in Stock-Market Debut
Plus: Apple’s iPhone sales blew past estimates as some customers raced to beat potential price increases from tariffs. Amazon posts higher sales and profit in its latest earnings report. And, some tech giants are revising their AI claims after scrutiny from a regulatory group. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Microsoft Becomes the World’s Second $4 Trillion Company
Plus, President Trump extends the existing tariffs on Mexico for 90 days. And the Fed’s preferred gauge for inflation was higher than the bank’s target in June. Alex Ossola hosts.
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WSJ Tech News Briefing - TNB Tech Minute: Microsoft Just Became the World’s Second $4 Trillion Company
Plus: Southeast Asian ride hailing and delivery giant, Grab, is leaning into driverless technologies. Samsung expects AI-fueled earnings improvement after profit drops.. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Strikes Flurry of Trade Deals
Plus: China’s cybersecurity regulator summons Nvidia, citing chip-security issues. And, Shell announces a $3.5 billion share buyback, despite lower oil and gas prices. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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Headlines From The Times - Tsunami Alerts, Ukraine Strikes, Policy Shifts, Political Choices, & Silicon Valley Shake-Ups
California officials urge caution along the coast after an 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s east coast sparks tsunami advisories and beach closures, even as warnings ease by midday. Meanwhile in Ukraine, Russian missile strikes kill three soldiers and wound 18 at a training base near Kyiv. With recruitment challenges mounting and civilian casualties rising, Ukraine faces mounting pressure as President Trump’s peace talks deadline approaches. We cover the latest updates from the Pacific coastline to the front lines in Eastern Europe. LAPD’s quiet cooperation with federal immigration raids sparks debate over civil rights and local trust. Kamala Harris announces she won’t run for California governor, leaving Democrats searching for a strong contender. The U.S. economy shows solid second quarter growth but faces troubling signs ahead, from shrinking imports to rising inflation. And Apple loses another top AI researcher to Meta, deepening concerns over its competitive future. Stay with us for these stories and more from the LA Times.
The World in Brief from The Economist - Fed holds rates; Trump announces tariffs on Brazil and India, and more
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.5%.