Wake Up to Money Matcha on the menu
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Sep 23, 2025 Discover the buzz around TikTok's impending U.S. ownership deal and its potential winners and losers in the tech landscape. Dive into the impact of a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover suppliers and how they may cope with ongoing shutdowns. Also, explore the rising popularity of matcha as a vibrant, wellness-focused alternative to traditional tea, with insights from a bakery chain's strategy to incorporate this trendy ingredient into their offerings.
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Algorithm Is TikTok's Core Power
- TikTok's algorithm is the platform's core 'magic' and shapes user engagement heavily.
- Retraining it on US-only data may change what content Americans see and how they use the app.
Politics Versus Profit In Algorithm Choices
- Political or editorial pressure could steer algorithmic choices and risk damaging commercial returns.
- Silver Lake's financial motives create tension against altering recommendations for political ends.
Solihull Shutdown's Local Domino Effects
- Josh Tranter describes Solihull's JLR site as 300 acres with 10,000 workers and its own internal bus service.
- He relays how lost overtime and halted orders ripple to local transport, cafes and suppliers, hurting community incomes.