

đ§´ âRhode to Richesâ â Hailey Bieberâs $1B deal. The NYTâs Alexa+. Supreme Tariff Court.
21 snips May 30, 2025
A major acquisition is underway as Elf Beauty scoops up Hailey Bieber's Rhode brand for a whopping $1B. Meanwhile, a new collaboration aims to revolutionize the AI landscape with the New York Times teaming up with Amazon for a premium chatbot. In legal news, the Supreme Court declares certain tariffs illegal, shaking the foundation of trade policies. Plus, discover the charm of simplicity in product lines that lead to billion-dollar success, and enjoy heartfelt listener celebrations that bring the community closer.
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Hardest Words Are Places
- Geography words are the hardest in the Spelling Bee due to lack of root words.
- Success requires memorizing place names, like the famously long Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.
Exceed Guest Expectations
- Anticipate guests' needs beyond their expectations to excel at hospitality.
- Share local events and create a personal travel guide to enrich the hosting experience.
Amazon's Premium AI Chatbot
- Amazon and The New York Times partnered to create the first premium AI chatbot, Alexa Plus.
- Alexa Plus aims to stand out by using New York Times content for a more sophisticated AI experience.