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The Innovative Digital Archives at the Obama Presidential Center

Reflecting his status as a contemporary president, 95% of President Obama's records are digital. The decision was made to forgo the traditional physical archive and provide access to these digital files instead. Bloomberg New's Alexandra Lange joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the creation of the Obama Presidential Center.

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Why an AI 'Death Spiral' Threatens the Internet

For decades, publishers depended on search engines to send readers to their websites, where advertising helped fund the creation of online content. But the rise of AI-powered search is changing that model. Researchers like Rand Fishkin say "zero-click" searches are increasingly keeping users inside platforms rather than sending them to publishers, while Rutgers professor Caitlin Petre warns that falling traffic could threaten the long-term economics of journalism and content creation. Yet some large publishers are adapting. People Inc. CEO Neil Vogel says his company has offset declining search traffic through brand diversification, social media distribution, licensing agreements, and paid partnerships with AI companies. The broader question is whether the internet can continue producing the content AI depends on if fewer creators are paid for their work.

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Can a Forgotten Caribbean Town Become a Spaceport?

The Dominican Republic's plan to build a commercial spaceport in the small town of Oviedo is about far more than rockets. Launch on Demand founder Burton Catledge says the project could create thousands of jobs, attract new investment, and help diversify the country beyond tourism. Supporters envision a new hub for aerospace, technology, and education, while local residents hope the project can bring opportunities to a region that has long felt overlooked. But before launches begin, developers must build the infrastructure, workforce, and regulatory framework needed to support an entirely new industry. For many in Oviedo, the spaceport represents a chance to put their town, and perhaps the country itself, on the map.

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FIFA World Cup Set to Be Most Lucrative Cup Amid US Hosting Concerns

The upcoming FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America, is projected to generate a record $11 billion in revenue. However, there are some questions on the actual benefits for the United States playing host. Bloomberg Business of Sports Columnist Adam Minter came on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss what hosting such an event means for the host country.

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