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The UAE announces it will leave OPEC, sparking discussion about production disputes and global oil market shifts. OpenAI reportedly missed revenue and user targets, rattling linked tech companies and chipmakers. A late-night talk show controversy prompts an FCC review of a major network. An electric air taxi completes a demo flight from JFK to Manhattan.

China orders Meta to unwind a $2B AI acquisition over national security concerns. The Supreme Court debates whether geofence warrants violate privacy rights. Protesters march against a pesticide they say links to cancer. Brides are buying wedding dresses later as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs speed transformations.

Hadas Gold, CNN AI correspondent, previews the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman trial and its stakes for the AI industry. She walks through what Musk must prove and who might testify. The conversation also touches on behind-the-scenes tech alliances and how a ruling could ripple across AI leadership and competition.

A soldier allegedly placed bets tied to a Maduro capture, sparking questions about insider wagering. Federal reclassification shifts state‑licensed marijuana from Schedule I to III. A coding AI startup lands a massive deal with SpaceX while QVC heads toward bankruptcy. The NFL draft news centers on Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.

They discuss a tech company tracking employee mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models. Security gaps let a powerful AI model be accessed by outsiders. A near‑scrapped Looney Tunes film resurfaced with a new trailer. Researchers found cocaine in waterways alters salmon behavior. They also touch on cheaper US gas, campus tour weather influencing applications, and a possible airline rescue.

A tense Senate grilling over a top Federal Reserve nominee and debates about his plans for Fed communication and reform. Political pressure about whether he will act independently of the White House. A push to rescue a struggling airline amid rising jet fuel costs and industry objections. A bold UK move to phase out cigarette sales for younger generations. A San Francisco store run entirely by an AI draws messy, amusing results.

Apple names a new CEO and listeners hear what an engineering-led leader might mean for products and AI. A personalized mRNA vaccine shows surprising long-term results in pancreatic cancer trials. Blue Origin accidentally places a customer satellite in the wrong orbit. Tech CEOs become cult figures, spawning face-on merch and branding debates.

A new tariff-refund portal aims to return billions to importers and reshuffle who benefits across retailers and manufacturers. Tensions flare as Iran intermittently closes the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global shipping and energy. An order loosens restrictions to speed psychedelic research and funding. Humanoid robots outrun runners in a Beijing half-marathon, highlighting swift advances in robotics.

A heated look at New York’s proposed tax on luxury second homes and the revenue strategy behind it. Yale’s self-review on admissions, tuition eligibility, and grade inflation sparks debate. Markets hit record highs as war, earnings, and AI drive rallies while a handful of tech names dominate. Rumors swirl that LIV Golf’s funding may be unraveling and what that means for professional golf.

A surprising corporate pivot from shoes to GPU computing sparks skepticism about execution. A jury verdict finds major ticketing company monopolized the market. Skyrocketing train fares tied to the World Cup raise transit affordability questions. Data deep dives cover a self-storage boom, shifting surname trends, and the most colorful cities for travel photos.