Economic Warning Signs; Measles Outbreak; Beaches On Mars; Nike Bets On Kim K

Feb 26, 2025

The future of the US economy raises eyebrows with rising prices and a Denny's egg surcharge. A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children highlights pressing health concerns. Meanwhile, ancient beaches on Mars reveal the planet's watery past, paving the way for exploration. Nike's bold partnership with Kim Kardashian aims to replicate Michael Jordan's success. Plus, a budget bill passes amid political drama and Starbucks looks to streamline its menu for quicker service.

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INSIGHT

Economic Warning Signs

Consumer confidence dipped in February due to rising inflation and job market concerns.
These concerns could impact consumer spending, which drives two-thirds of US economic activity.

ANECDOTE

Egg Surcharge

Egg prices increased by 15% in January due to the avian flu.
Denny's and Waffle House added egg surcharges, impacting consumers.

ANECDOTE

Near Plane Collision

A Southwest plane and a private jet nearly collided at Chicago Midway Airport.
The Southwest pilot quickly aborted the landing, averting disaster.

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)

– Warning Signs For The US Economy (03:30)

– Denny’s Reportedly Adds Egg Surcharge Amid Rising Prices And Bird Flu Shortages

– Video Shows Southwest Plane, Jet Nearly Colliding At Chicago’s Midway Airport (08:00)

– House Approves ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Budget After Wild Whip Effort (10:50)

– Measles Sickens Almost 100 People In Texas, New Mexico (15:00)

– Andrew Cuomo Is Said to Be Nearing a Run for Mayor (18:45)

– States Consider App-Store Age-Verification Laws (21:45)

– Ancient Beaches Found on Mars Reveal The Red Planet Once Had Oceans (24:30)

– Starbucks to Streamline Its US Menu in Bid for Faster Service (27:00)

– Nike Is Betting Kim Kardashian Can Be Its Next Michael Jordan (29:15)

– On This Day (31:00)

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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

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