Trump-Putin to Call Over Plague Case, Iran Vessel Attacks, More
Summary
Bloomberg News Now covers a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in Russia, prompting U.S. travel warnings and diplomatic friction. The episode also details escalating tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and record equity market highs driven by AI optimism and strong earnings expectations. Additional stories include JPMorgan’s CEO warning on AI cybersecurity risks, Cornell’s new sexual assault review, Disney’s legal battle over FCC license renewals, and the survival of a Tennessee death row inmate after a botched execution.
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US travel warning for Russia amid plague reports
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks and oil prices
Stock market hits all-time highs ahead of earnings
AI market outlook and AMD stock rally
JPMorgan CEO on AI cybersecurity risks
Cornell University appoints Sally Yates for review
Disney challenges FCC early license renewal
SpaceX seeks $40B for NVIDIA chip purchases
Apple smart home devices and Tennessee execution case
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