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Brendan Cosgrove

Brendan Cosgrove is a writer for the Morning Brew newsletter and social media accounts. Before that, he worked in TV news for more than a decade. He's based in the Atlanta area and occasionally goes outside.

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Finance

Small investors aren’t so big on stocks right now

Retail trading is a bit like saying the phrase “6-7.” It was all the rage last year, but it’s been much less popular in 2026.

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Finance

Investing fads that didn’t pay off (and some that did)

A look at some throughout history...

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Tech

AI can’t be controlled, so give it your credit card

Big Tech companies simultaneously warn about the dangers of rogue AI while trying to convince us they can be trusted assistants.

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Entertainment

Hollywood thinks this is all a game

Video game adaptations are big business, and the entertainment and gaming industries are fully in co-op mode.

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Business

Warren Buffett gets his son set, rides into the sunset

Berkshire Hathaway will have a new sheriff in town.

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Climate

Coming to a wedding near you: boozier Champagne

France’s hottest summer ever is hitting winemakers right in the grapes, making it harder to produce Champagne that meets the strict classification regulations set by French authorities.

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Tech

AI is upending the hiring process

We’ve come a long way from when your great-grandfather landed his first job because a local businessman “liked the cut of his jib.”

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Sports

Girls flag football is on a remarkable a run

It’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, especially at the high school level.

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International

The US’ crude awakening in Venezuela

On Friday, Trump announced on social media that his administration had struck a deal with Venezuela to obtain majority control of one-fifth of the country’s oil reserves.

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Climate

The US has a new plan for the Colorado River

The plan, which proposes cuts to three states’ water usage, comes after years of drought and overuse.