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Magic Johnson reveals how he built a billion-dollar empire through mentorship from Michael Ovitz and Dr. Jerry Buss, a strategy of investing in 'boring' cash-flowing businesses like Starbucks over trendy startups, and patient relationship-building that transformed sports franchises like the Dodgers and Commanders into appreciating assets.

Two Cents (PBS)

After two decades of flat electricity demand, AI-powered data centers are projected to double their energy consumption by 2035, driving up residential electricity bills as utilities pass infrastructure expansion costs to ordinary consumers rather than the tech companies causing the surge.

Bloomberg Television

California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom are positioning themselves as aggressive progressive counterweights to the Trump administration through legal warfare and provocative media tactics, while navigating a fractured relationship with Silicon Valley's rightward shift and redefining political partnership roles.

Nate O'Brien

The U.S. economy is experiencing a 'jobless boom' where robust GDP growth and a booming stock market coincide with the weakest job creation since 2003, driven by AI and automation allowing companies to maximize output without expanding headcount.

Reuters

EU leaders at the Antwerp Industrial Summit warned that European industry faces a structural crisis with chemical plant shutdowns up sixfold since 2022, demanding immediate internal reforms to cut energy costs, slash regulatory burdens, and unlock hundreds of billions in capital through a new Savings and Investment Union.

The Prof G Pod (Scott Galloway)

Google raised $32 billion in debt within 24 hours to signal long-term commitment to the AI arms race, while a historic memory chip shortage drives semiconductor stocks up 200-340% and creates buying opportunities in beaten-down software names trading at cash flow multiples.

Reuters

UK ministers defended tax increases as necessary for economic stability while outlining expanded agricultural inheritance relief, defense investments, and child benefit reforms for Northern Ireland, amid ongoing concerns over Windsor framework trade barriers, healthcare delays, and Troubles legacy prosecutions.

New York Times Podcasts

This Modern Love episode reveals that true romance lies in thoughtful attentiveness to a partner's specific needs and quirks rather than expensive gifts, featuring listener stories of everyday gestures and an interview with a couple celebrating 30 years of creative Valentine's traditions.

New York Times Podcasts

The Wirecutter's sex toy expert Bianca Alba discusses their comprehensive vibrator testing methodology and recommendations, emphasizing that vibrators are legitimate health products that help close the orgasm gap for people with vulvas.

Bankless

Despite short-term Bitcoin weakness with potential drops to $49K by 2026, current fear levels present buying opportunities as the next halving cycle approaches in 791 days, while strong January jobs data reduces Fed rate cut likelihood.

Adam Taggart | Thoughtful Money

Michael Every explains how the collapse of the liberal world order is triggering massive structural changes globally, with Japan's election victory signaling deeper US-Asia integration and the US pursuing a Monroe Doctrine 2.0 strategy rather than retreating to spheres of influence.

Reuters

Reuters live coverage of Iran's 22 Bahman anniversary rally documents state-orchestrated mass demonstrations featuring sustained anti-US/Israel chants, displays of ballistic missiles, and speeches venerating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei while asserting Iran's nuclear rights and uncompromising regional stance.