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3 weeks ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. The evolving tariff campaign creates more inflation concern. A powerful quake hits Southeast Asia. And why DOGE’s cost-cutting campaign may tempt Americans to cheat on their taxes. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump’s tariff campaign is creating more inflation worries. With Americans already stressed about rising car prices, the Fed’s Susan Collins weighed in to say it’s “inevitable” the new levies will boost inflation.
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1 month ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. A power outage at London’s Heathrow airport causes global travel turmoil. Donald Trump invokes a law from the 1950s to boost US output of critical minerals. And why a California wine enthusiast has stopped buying Italian reds. Listen to the day’s top stories. Global travel was thrown into disarray after a major power outage shut London’s Heathrow airport for at least the rest of the day.
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1 month ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. It’s getting even pricier to rent a place in Manhattan. The population of New York City grows again, thanks to international arrivals. And why Donald Trump’s plan to end taxes on tips may misfire. Listen to the day’s top stories.
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2 months ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. Elon Musk is targeting NASA’s space station. Wall Street is buzzing about a "Mar-a-Lago Accord." And the world of James Bond is shaken (but not stirred). Listen to the day’s top stories.
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2 months ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. Government employees may face mass firings. Elon Musk thinks the US should just “delete entire agencies.” Want to get away from it all? The “Feelings Engine” can help. Listen to the day’s top stories. About 75,000 federal employees signed up for the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation program, far short of the numbers the White House hoped for and increasing the likelihood of deeper mass firings. A judge ruled yesterday that the buyout can proceed.
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2 months ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. Some 40,000 federal employees are said to have hit the “resign” button. Google is ending its formal support for diversity goals. And why eggs over easy may dent your wallet. Listen to the day’s top stories. The Trump administration’s offer to buy out federal employees is said to have attracted over 40,000 sign-ups, or about 2% of the federal civilian workforce. The number is said to be growing ahead of today’s deadline to apply.
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2 months ago | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. A search and rescue operation is underway after a deadly midair collision in DC. Microsoft’s boss has some kind words for DeepSeek. And thousands of influencers are seeking press credentials from the White House. Listen to the day’s top stories. A regional jet flown for American Airlines collided midair with a military helicopter as it flew into DC’s Reagan airport, prompting a search and rescue operation for any survivors in the Potomac River.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. Donald Trump downplays the national security risk from China spying on “young kids watching crazy videos.” Elon Musk and Sam Altman clash (again) over AI spending. And the maker of Jimi Hendrix’s favorite amp is changing hands. Listen to the day’s top stories. Donald Trump isn’t so worried any more about the national security threat posed by TikTok, saying all products made in China could carry a spying risk.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. The chances of a TikTok reprieve are rising. Defending the dollar is a key Trump administration priority. And Lebron’s business partner wants to create a rival to the NBA. Listen to the day’s top stories. A reprieve for TikTok looks in the cards. Joe Biden’s team is seeking ways to keep the app available and Donald Trump is considering an executive order to delay the US ban, according to separate reports.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
bloomberg.com | Marcus Wright
Good morning. The devastating Los Angeles fires may amount to one of the costliest US natural disasters. It’s former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral. And the spat continues over whether the US military has gone “woke.” Listen to the day’s top stories. Wildfires continued to spread across Los Angeles, leaving at least five dead, forcing more than 100,000 to evacuate, and destroying about 2,000 buildings so far.
