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Bloomberg News Andean Bureau Reporter Andreina Itriago is on Bloomberg This Weekend explaining concerns that the official casualty figures in Venezuela after the earthquake are likely underreported, with many more deaths expected as rescue efforts continue and bodies are recovered. Itriago explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the government's capacity to conduct search and rescue operations is described as very limited, with much of the initial response carried out by local citizens rather than state forces.

Despite a ship being struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and another incident over the weekend, some vessels continue to travel the strait on both the Iranian and Omani sides. However, overall traffic remains significantly reduced compared to pre-conflict levels, with daily ship movements down from over 140 in February to approximately 30-40 currently. Bloomberg News Energy & Commodities Reporter Stephen Stapczynski joins Bloomberg This Weekend to explain to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that safety concerns persist, causing ship owners, captains, and energy exporters to reassess the risks of passage through this critical waterway.

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Bahrain has reported coming under attack from Iranian drones, with a tanker struck while crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Europe has been experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures soaring to historic highs, particularly in France where temperatures were above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Bloomberg News Weather & Climate Reporter Joe Wertz and Climate Reporter Emma Court are on Bloomberg This Weekend to warn that such extreme heat events are likely to become more frequent globally, potentially driving up costs and contributing to what is being termed 'climate inflation,' placing additional financial burdens on consumers.

Technology stocks closed out a volatile week sharply lower as investors reassessed the sustainability of the AI trade, with concerns over rising semiconductor costs, memory pricing and capital spending. Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Mandeep Singh and Bloomberg News Macro Strategist Cameron Crise also explain to hosts of Bloomberg This Weekend David Gura and Christina Ruffini the evolving US restrictions on advanced AI models, the cooling IPO market, and questions over whether AI companies can generate enough revenue to justify soaring valuations amid rising costs.

As the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to renegotiate the USMCA trade deal, one industry sits squarely at the center of the debate: automobiles. Companies like Linamar depend on highly integrated supply chains that send components across borders multiple times before a vehicle is completed. Nobel laureate Paul Krugman argues that competition from China demands some trade barriers, while Council on Foreign Relations expert Shannon O'Neil says the region's manufacturing strength depends on cross-border production. Supporters of the agreement warn that uncertainty poses the biggest risk to investment, jobs, and the future of a trade relationship that supports over a trillion dollars in annual commerce.

As Ebola cases rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Africa CDC's Director General Jean Kaseya says more funding from Western governments is needed to contain the outbreak. Kaseya warns that closing borders won't stop the virus from spreading.

The Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance has urged lawmakers to re-examine Section 604 of the Clarity Act, warning that the provision could make it harder to hold certain cryptocurrency platform developers legally accountable for their technology's role in facilitating human trafficking.

Switzerland's pharmaceutical sector is facing the prospect of a US trade investigation, with Interpharma — the Swiss pharmaceutical industry body — warning on 26 June that the country could be targeted over its drug pricing and reimbursement practices.

US House Democrat Maxine Waters has submitted an 11-page comment letter to the Department of Labor, requesting the withdrawal of a proposal that would allow 401(k) retirement plans to invest in alternative assets, including private equity, private credit, real estate, commodities, and digital assets.

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