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Plus: A top Intel chip-packaging expert takes a job at Samsung. Sources say Axiata will start the sale process for the world’s sixth-largest tower company. Ariana Aspuru hosts.

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Plus: Steve Witkoff heads to Gaza as part of an attempt to develop a new aid-distribution plan. And, Ray Dalio sells his remaining stake in Bridgewater. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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 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.

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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How YouTube Won the Battle for TV Viewers 

The New Chips Designed to Solve AI’s Energy Problem 

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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