Finance
Alternative investments are wooing individual investors, especially young people
Put your money in an index fund? And then what? Wait around for 50 YEARS??
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.
Tech
Thélyson Orélien’s debut novel was destined for top literary lists, then the AI accusations came
Orélien has denied the accusations.
Entertainment
Bob Chapek’s new memoir blames Bob Iger for his fall from the castle
Two Bobs walk into a bar…
Business
The Golden Arches are in a rebuilding year
After a multi-month slowdown, McDonald’s will invest billions in tech and grilled chicken.
Culture
Merriam-Webster’s additions to its online dictionary include “looksmaxxing”
You can teach an old dictionary new tricks.
US Economy
The Fed raises rates for the first time in 3 years
But just because it was anticipated doesn’t mean there wasn’t drama.
US Economy
There’s a good chance interest rates are going up
The politics of monetary policy.
Culture
Athletes are mad Sydney Sweeney got naked
Not quite a slam dunk.
Business
Companies are increasingly relying on the ‘work trial’ before hiring
Prepare your “working hard or hardly working?” quippy response: Companies want you to role-play as an employee before they finalize your offer letter.
Government
How realistic is Trump’s promise to send everyone $5,000?
It’s not the first time he’s made a promise like this.