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#936: As the Trump administration tries to alleviate beef prices by importing foreign meat, they’re considering slapping ‘Made in USA’ labels on products. Cybersecurity stocks get a jolt amid fears of an AI slowdown. Transportation companies sound the alarm as diesel prices continue to rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. The cost of being a bridesmaid is becoming too much for some women that they’re turning the role down.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#935: The Fed raises rates for the first time in 3 years to fight inflation. Household incomes have reached a new high and poverty hits a new low, even as Americans are feeling the affordability pinch. Apple’s latest major update, iOS 27, promises a new and improved Siri. Neal dives into the numbers of Atlantic hurricanes, 100-year-olds in Japan, and Tom Holland. Finally, how Ed Sheeran’s tour imploded.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#934: Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks a special relationship with the EU as it shuns the US, according to reports. Despite numerous proposals, Congress can’t agree on any substantial AI regulation. The US military confirms they’ve launched weapons into space. An African billionaire opens up his refinery to the public, which could swell his wealth even more. Finally, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion so far.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Learn more at https://quickbooks.intuit.com/team-management/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#933: The EPA removes a rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by power plants. AI stocks are feeling the effects of leaders uniting and calling for the slowdown of AI progress. Ten-year treasury yields hit 5% for the first time since 2023. Malls are making a comeback as their values have risen double-digits over the past year. Toby dives into the fitness craze known as Hyrox and its recent crappy situation. Finally, Sydney Sweeney’s sports-prediction ad has caused a backlash among female athletes.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#932: Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman agree on the need to slow AI’s development. Drone attacks in the Middle East caused Saudi Arabia to shut down the East-West oil pipeline. Tesla reclaims supremacy in the EV market as it claws back a dominant market share. Americans love taking supplements, even if they don’t really need it. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#931: Anthropic researchers believe AI has a real chance of “killing all humans,” and the world is (deservedly) freaking out. Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel and it’s shaking the bond markets. Companies are trying to curtail fraudsters taking advantage of generous return policies so now they’re putting restrictions. Fall is upon us, which means wealthy travelers are taking vacations now to avoid Summer crowds.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#930: Apple unveils its foldable iPhone for the hefty price of $1,999. Meta launches its own AI assistant that can interact with other apps and even make payments for you. The NFL is back and their aspiration to globalize the game is bigger than ever with the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams facing off in Melbourne, Australia. It’s Neal’s Numbers on a BofA study of online gambling, Summer’s box office records, and black bears invading LA. Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#929: OpenAI touts its model was able to solve a really hard math problem, but some are checking its work and raised some serious doubts. President Trump threatens to ban sales of Canadian jet maker Bombardier in the US, escalating the trade war. A new report found students using AI tested worse than those who didn’t use AI. Singapore’s prime minister just got a massive pay bump of $1 million.. Finally, LIV Golf files for chapter 11 bankruptcy Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#928: Women and Americans without college degrees are powering the job market. Diesel prices hit a record high, raising supply costs. The UN votes to adopt a new map that accurately depicts the size of Africa. Location sharing goes both ways as teens are also checking in on their parents’ whereabouts. Finally, Wimbledon doesn't want influencers at matches.  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#927: Neal and Toby chat with New York Times Head of Games Jonathan Knight to talk about the success of Wordle and how it became wildly successful. Also, an inside look into how The New York Times decides which games are worthy of being added to their slate. Then, they talk about the broader puzzle revolution that’s captured a healthy amount of loyal fans – in a time where everything is competing for your attention. The New York Times Games is introducing Bonus Puzzles! Subscribers can play fresh spins on Wordle, the Mini, Connections, and more every week. Learn more here: https://www.nytco.com/press/new-york-times-games-introduces-bonus-puzzles/  Learn more at https://www.hotels.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#926: Tesla teases the long-awaited Cybercab and is ready to share more details. Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face in a massive deal valued at $13B. Drugmakers are now shifting to a new spot that promises much growth…baldness. Burning Man is underway but…is it still the free-spirited event it once was? Finally, the iconic feminist icon Gloria Steinem passes away at 92.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy deployment. Customers are discovering restaurants are starting to rely on AI-generated images to promote their food…and it’s disturbing. Neal dives into the numbers of the new “working class,” the dying tradition of the 10PM dinner in Spain, and the clever way the New England Patriots to distract their opponents field goal attempts. Finally, Uber lays off 10% of its employees.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#924: Some labor groups are standing up to the data center backlash, saying it could jeopardize thousands of jobs. Global bond selloff puts a squeeze on borrowers around the world. GoPro just got bought out after years of decline. Dyson launches a $500 toothbrush that squirts at you. Finally, would you buy a MrBeast book?  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#923: Tim Cook’s time as the head honcho at Apple has come to an official close. A look back on his career and what to expect from John Ternus. MapQuest refuses to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and it somehow helps it shoot up to the top app in navigation. Syracuse University is facing an enrollment crisis and it's hurting their budget books. Toby talks about the trend of AI note takers that have escaped the office and into everyday conversations. Finally, the FTC faces off against Amazon over pricing claims. Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#922: Trump announces deal that has the US take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. OpenAI’s investigation into the Hugging Face hack attack reveals shocking discoveries of its AI agents. NASA launches a next generation telescope that could unlock the secrets of dark energy and dark matter. Brands are capitalizing on RushTok. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#921: The economic world prepares for Jackson Hole and all eyes are on Kevin Warsh to deliver a clearer message on the state of inflation in the US. Shein, once valued at $100B, is now aiming for a $27B valuation as it makes its stock market debut. A new drug can lengthen the life of those with pancreatic cancer. American Airlines and United are hoping direct flights to far flung places will attract new customers.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#920: Meta settles a major case that alleges its platforms can be addictively harmful for teens. Nvidia has become a banker to the AI boom. Bill Gates expresses his concerns about the pace of AI and society’s ability to govern it in an essay. NYC passes SF as the country’s biggest tech hub. Iceland has a ridiculously low murder rate. Japan’s Prime Minister defends her habit of working from home.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#919: A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players that have passed away within the last decade suffered from CTE. Stanley Druckenmiller, a hedge fund legend, slams Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on his latest move to calm bond markets, but…it was written by AI? Golf brands Good Good Golf and Callaway are in hot water after releasing an ad that features a woman being shoved to the ground in an attempt to be “scary.” And Target apologizes for a kid’s Halloween costume that evoked Blackface. Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls after missing expectations. Finally, a Dragon Ball Z theme park? Hell yea. Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#918: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces sweeping economic sanctions on Iran, dubbed as “economic D-Day.” Blank Street raises $105M and plans for a West Coast expansion. Fans are complaining about the rising cost of tickets for the US Open. An app that sends messages as fast (or slow) as carrier pigeons is becoming an unexpected hit.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#917: The US and Canada are spiraling towards another trade war as tariff negotiations break down. ChatGPT can now read and respond to your iMessages. The Trump administration hosts the IndyCar race in Washington DC for his birthday. The world’s busiest airport is no longer in the Middle East, but now in Seoul, South Korea. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew  Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices