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New York Times finance reporter Maureen Farrell tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Wall Street is growing more skeptical of the AI data center boom as rising interest rates, local opposition and permitting delays add uncertainty and costs to projects. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Farrell says trillions of dollars in financing may require tapping public markets, but investor resistance is making planned data center IPOs harder and potentially more expensive to complete.

Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing stalled US-Iran negotiations, President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the continuing dispute over White House press access. She tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the US-China summit extended the trade truce through Jan. 10 but left major trade and AI questions unresolved, while political and cost-of-living pressures are intensifying ahead of the midterm elections.

Bloomberg News Meteorologist Craig Allen tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the slow-moving nor'easter is weakening but will continue bringing rain and flooding risks to parts of the Northeast after strong winds and coastal flooding battered the region. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Allen says New York through Boston has borne the brunt of the storm, with additional rain possible even as the strongest winds subside.

Baltimore Orioles owner, Carlyle Group co-founder and host of Bloomberg's Peer to Peer Conversations David Rubenstein tells David Gura that he bought his hometown team in part to help revitalize Baltimore and says sports owners tend to prioritize winning over operating profits. Rubenstein also discusses soaring franchise valuations and his new book, Inside the Owner's Box, which examines the business and leadership of professional sports ownership.

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi sat down with David Gura and said that Iran retains a significant amount of uranium enriched to 60%, while inspectors have lost access needed to verify the status of nuclear material and facilities damaged by military strikes. Grossi also says inspections could resume quickly if there is political will for a new agreement, while also discussing his campaign to become the next UN secretary-general.

Bloomberg News Middle East reporter Dan Williams and Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone are on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations, as the conflict continues to strain global energy markets. They tell hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that economic pressure could shape the next phase of diplomacy, while rising fuel costs and shifting US supply and Chinese demand remain critical factors for oil prices.

After 25 years of planning and eight years of construction, the Gordie Howe Bridge finally opened between Detroit and Windsor this July. But the ceremony was attended only by Canadian officials, a sign of just how much the relationship between the two countries has deteriorated. What does it mean for businesses on the ground, and what can we learn about the future of US-Canada relations?

Opportunity International's Tim Strong explains how a WhatsApp-based AI tool gives smallholder farmers locally relevant advice on what and when to plant. The technology is designed to help farmers make better decisions and reduce the cost of uncertainty as weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable.

Absa AgriBusiness agricultural economist Zama Sangweni says El Niño could reduce summer crop yields and put upward pressure on food prices. She explains how more severe weather could also reshape regional trade and why countries including Zambia may be especially exposed through agriculture, employment and hydropower.

Bloomberg News Chief North Asia Correspondent Stephen Engle and ABC News State Department reporter Shannon Kingston tell Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit highlighted efforts to establish dialogue on AI while building trust between the two countries. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Engle and Kingston examine the significance of Xi's state visit, China's push to be treated as an equal to the US and the diplomatic signals surrounding the meetings.

What does it actually take to bring a Rust Belt city back to life? Micron is building one of the largest semiconductor factories in US history in Syracuse, a city that experienced major job loss after companies including GE, Carrier and General Motors left the area. Rob Simpson of CenterState CEO explains what attracted Micron to the city, local business owner Darin Price talks about what the investment means on the ground, and Brookings economist Joseph Parilla makes the case that Syracuse could be a model for reindustrialization across America.

On Bloomberg This Weekend, writer and photographer Alexandra Marvar explains how apps such as Merlin are making birding easier and more accessible, helping draw new people to a hobby that offers an escape into nature. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Marvar also explores whether technology can remove some of the challenge, learning and satisfaction that traditionally come with identifying birds.