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Plus: Amazon tests new robots and AI tools in its warehouses and delivery vans. And China releases a five-year plan that includes becoming more self-sufficient technologically. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.
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Plus: The Trump administration negotiates with quantum-computing companies for equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. And, a trio of European aerospace and defense giants launch a tie-up to compete with Elon Musks’s SpaceX. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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President Trump demands $230 million from the Justice Department, claiming political investigations caused him financial harm. LAX begins a $30 billion renovation of Terminal 5 ahead of the 2028 Olympics, promising smoother travel and reduced congestion. Matcha lovers face soaring prices as Japan’s supply struggles with climate change, aging farmers, and new import tariffs. Meta lays off 600 AI employees in a restructuring move. Construction begins on a $250 million White House ballroom ordered by President Trump. In business, California insurers plan to charge homeowners new fire-related fees, and the Phillips 66 refinery site in Wilmington is set for redevelopment into a mixed-use space.
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Plus: Netflix shares decline after lower than expected earnings. And Hermès sales fall short of expectations. Katherine Sullivan hosts.
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Plus: An amended lawsuit against OpenAI alleges the company twice loosened ChatGPT’s rules on discussing suicide. And Meta cuts about 600 jobs in its AI division, but won’t impact TBD Lab. Julie Chang hosts.
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Plus: Netflix stock falls after latest quarterly results. And conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Google, alleging its AI tools defamed him. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.
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Plus: Tinder rolls out safety feature requiring users to scan their faces. And crypto-trading firm FalconX to acquire ETF manager 21shares. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.
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Plus: We reveal the major players funding Meta’s new $27 billion data centre. And, how one sports better is entering the world of prediction markets. Caitlin McCabe hosts.
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A deputy U.S. marshal was wounded by a ricochet bullet fired by an ICE agent during a raid in South Los Angeles, triggering multiple federal investigations. A federal appeals court granted President Trump control of Oregon’s National Guard, overturning a lower court ruling. Governor Gavin Newsom warns millions could lose CalFresh benefits if the federal shutdown continues past Thursday. The planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest was postponed amid tensions over Ukraine. In business, a major AWS outage disrupted global platforms and Starbucks faces new pressure from its unionized baristas, who are calling on the Olympics to drop the company as its official coffee partner.