Morning Brew Daily AI Energy Gets $90B Boost & HBO Max Dominates Emmy Noms
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Jul 16, 2025 Inflation trends reveal a slight uptick, igniting discussions about the effects of tariffs on consumer prices. Big Tech pledges massive investments to transform Pennsylvania into an AI energy hub, with Trump making an appearance at the summit. The Emmy nominations spark intrigue, particularly for Apple TV Plus's 'Severance,' amidst the fierce streaming wars. Meanwhile, baseball introduces robo umpires, enhancing officiating accuracy during the MLB All-Star Game, showcasing technological innovation in sports.
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Forcing Parties Gain Traction
- A viral "forcing party" theme involves friends pushing each other to complete small, annoying tasks they've been avoiding.
- This blend of productivity and socializing, despite seeming dull, surprisingly appeals to many, including hosts Neil Freeman and Toby Howell.
Tariffs Start Pushing Inflation Up
- June's inflation report showed a slight rise in prices, especially in tariff-impacted sectors like apparel and electronics.
- Tariffs are beginning to push costs higher, but the full impact will reveal over the coming months with more tariffs arriving in August.
Pennsylvania as AI Energy Hub
- Massive AI and energy investments totaling around $70 billion are targeting Pennsylvania to develop it as a tech hub.
- Data centers consume large amounts of energy, necessitating expanded power infrastructure like natural gas and nuclear plants to support AI growth.