Matty Merritt

Business writer

Matty Merritt is a comedian and writer living in Chicago, IL. She has written about antitrust drama, work-life trends, and wild things CEOs say for Morning Brew's flagship daily newsletter since 2021.

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July inflation data suggests things might be cooling off

This represents a second month in a row of tame inflation data.

Professor trying to hide a giant "F+"

University of Michigan drops letter grades for first-semester freshmen

The administration said the program is aimed at helping students transition to college-level work.

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A luxury fashion label named after poop is attracting attention

If you’ve seen a celebrity rocking a look for a movie premiere or awards show that’s a little more grotesque than usual, it’s probably from the poop label.

Students in Norland College's uniform of brown hats and gloves with a traditional baby stroller

You probably can’t afford these nannies

Norland College is the premier early-education school for nannies and au pairs for the ultrawealthy.

Stylized CGI image of virus cells in shades of blue and neon green.

AI made 16 brand-new viruses

Before you freak out, you should know they can only infect E. coli (the produce section’s number one villain).

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A Florida steakhouse is offering a nude dining experience

My taste buds are up here, buddy.

Illustration of ring lights in the shape of a Mickey Mouse head, with smartphones showing Mickey's silhouette in them. Tinkerbell is flying through the lights sprinkling pixie dust, in a reference to the intro to most Disney movies.

Disney and TikTok made a deal to share clips

Welcome to the clip show.

Illustration of Tom from Myspace, a light-skinned man with short brown hair, emerging from a black hole, waving hello.

Myspace owners say they want to relaunch the site

Will Myspace return to its DIY coding glory?

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US bans foreign-made robots, China threatens to retaliate

They won't come after the Roomba you already own, but it might make it harder to get a new one.

Leopold Aschenbrenner

Star AI hedge fund sells majority of its public profile to Citadel

YIKES!