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Dinosaur Fossils Become Wealth Market's New Trophy Asset

Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter Devon Pendleton joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how rare dinosaur fossils have become a fast-growing collectible market, with wealthy buyers spending tens of millions of dollars on museum-quality specimens while demanding detailed provenance to verify authenticity. As auction houses expand the market, collectors are drawn by the rarity, scientific significance and cultural appeal of iconic dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex and Stegosaurus.

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Rüdiger Says Spain's Team Play Is the Difference Against Argentina

Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger joins Christina Ruffini and Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter Randall Williams on Bloomberg This Weekend and says Spain's teamwork and possession make it a formidable opponent ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina, while praising Lionel Messi's enduring impact on the game. Rüdiger also reflected on player longevity, promoted his foundation supporting children in Sierra Leone and said he opposes expanding the World Cup to 64 teams.

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Investors Eye Upcoming Earnings for AI Payoff Clues

Alphabet, IBM, Intel and Tesla headline a pivotal week of earnings as investors scrutinize artificial intelligence spending, chip demand and whether massive capital investments are translating into sustainable returns. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend are Bloomberg Daybreak Co-host Nathan Hager and Bloomberg News Senior Equities Reporter Bailey Lipshultz to discuss the growing competition from Chinese AI companies, energy constraints tied to AI infrastructure and lofty market expectations for semiconductor stocks.

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Experts Warn Iran Is Adapting to US Defenses

National Security & Defense Writer for The Atlantic Nancy Youssef and State Department Reporter for ABC News Shannon Kingston are on Bloomberg This Weekend and warn that Iran is adapting its missile tactics to penetrate US defenses, raising risks for American forces and allies across the Middle East following the deadly strike on a US base in Jordan. They also discuss the renewed debate over sanctions on Iran and Russia, while fighting in Ukraine strains Western military resources and complicates diplomatic efforts.

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Aviation, Defense Leaders Gather at Farnborough

The Farnborough International Airshow opens with Boeing, Airbus and leading aerospace and defense companies expected to announce aircraft orders, discuss military technology and navigate geopolitical pressures. Bloomberg News Space & Aviation Managing Editor Benedikt Kammel is on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini how Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg makes his first appearance at the event as airlines weigh fuel efficiency, defense spending remains in focus and investors watch for major commercial aircraft deals.

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Andy Burnham Set to be 7th UK Prime Minister in 10 Years

Bloomberg News UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joins Bloomberg This Weekend and explains the formal process of the transition of UK leadership as Andy Burnham prepares to become the new Prime Minister. Woolcock also discusses with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini how unusual the transition is this time around because Burnham was not even a member of parliament six weeks ago and that the new administration's cabinet lineup remains largely unknown, contrasting with typical post-election clarity.

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The Next Tariff Fight for Small Businesses: Getting Refunds

Small businesses won a major legal victory when the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's IEEPA tariffs, but getting the money back has become its own fight. The government collected about $166 billion from more than 330,000 importers, and while refunds are now flowing, companies say the damage from cash-flow strain, to price hikes, to inventory cuts may not be fully reversible.

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Tensions Escalate After Iran Attacks Kill 2 US Troops

Two American service members were killed and one went missing in Iranian missile and drone attacks at a Jordanian airbase. Bloomberg News Middle East Reporter Dan Williams and Bloomberg News Senior White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend discuss the US response and implications.

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Banking pressure tests Washington's crypto rulebook

  • US banking associations asked Congress to amend the CLARITY Act before it advances, focusing on clearer rules for digital asset yield products.
  • The proposed changes aim to align crypto regulation with existing banking supervision as banks expand digital asset services.
  • Regulatory uncertainty remains a key barrier for banks, crypto firms and decentralised finance platforms operating in the US.
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Law School Limits Laptops as AI Transforms Work

University of Chicago Law School Dean & Professor Adam Chilton said increasingly capable AI is already transforming legal practice by handling research, document review and other tasks traditionally assigned to junior lawyers, forcing schools to reconsider which distinctly human skills graduates must provide. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend Chilton explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that Chicago's new strategy limits technology in core first-year classes to strengthen listening, reasoning and spontaneous analysis while expanding AI training in legal writing, clinics and other courses so students learn to work both independently and effectively with the tools used by law firms.

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US-Canada Bridge Fuels Political Row

The long-awaited opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed by President Trump as part of negotiations that resulted in Canada agreeing to direct up to 15 years of the bridge's net toll revenue to a US-controlled regional development fund. Bloomberg News Senior White House Correspondent Josh Wingrove joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to explain how the agreement has intensified political pressure on Prime Minister Mark Carney, raising questions over whether Canada will recover the billions it invested to build the cross-border trade link and whether Ottawa conceded more than previously acknowledged to secure the bridge's opening.

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