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.
Mediators in Qatar push for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas signals openness to a new proposal, while Israel prepares for a major offensive. President Trump assures he won’t send U.S. troops to Ukraine, clarifying earlier remarks as he seeks to broker an end to the war. In Los Angeles, Metro bus ridership continues to decline, raising questions about the impact of immigration raids and financial pressures. In business, Roblox faces lawsuits over child safety, accused of failing to protect kids from predators. Meanwhile, SpaceX’s plan to expand launches meets regulatory resistance.
Donald Trump told Fox News that America could provide Ukraine with air support in a post-war security guarantee, but ruled out sending soldiers to Ukraine.
Plus: Intel’s stock jumps after the announcement of a SoftBank investment. And Home Depot rallies despite a disappointing report. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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Plus: Clear deploys new technology to speed up security screenings at airports. And a 22-year-old Oregon man has been charged with operating a network of hacked devices that took down Elon Musk’s X social-media site earlier this year. Julie Chang hosts.
Plus: Home Depot says homeowners are doing small projects but deferring big ones. And Air Canada’s flight attendants will return to work after reaching a deal to end their strike. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor.
Plus: Databricks is raising funds at a $100 billion valuation. The U.K. has reportedly dropped a request to access encrypted data from Apple’s U.S. users. Ariana Aspuru hosts.
Plus: President Trump’s steel-and-aluminum tariffs are extended to knives, wire and other finished goods. And, the Trump administration reinstates a public website that tracks federal spending after a legal fight. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
Governor Gavin Newsom calls a November special election to redraw California’s congressional maps in a bid to favor Democrats, sparking criticism over undermining the state’s independent process. President Trump prepares for a surprise U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns Vladimir Putin is bluffing about peace. LA28 secures a historic deal allowing corporate naming rights for 2028 Olympic venues. In Washington, D.C., federal officials clear homeless encampments under Trump’s crime crackdown. In business, an unusual chip deal between Trump and tech giants draws legal concerns, while OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch meets mixed reviews.