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US Faces Growing Measles Challenge

Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, says falling vaccination rates have fueled the resurgence of measles in the US and warns the country has effectively lost its ability to control the disease, making higher immunization rates essential to restoring community protection. He also says public health funding cuts are weakening the nation's ability to respond quickly to foodborne outbreaks such as cyclospora, increasing risks for consumers and health agencies.

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Trump Rebuilds Tariffs on 60 Economies

Bloomberg global trade editor Brendan Murray says the Trump administration is replacing expiring tariffs with new Section 301 levies tied to forced labor investigations, extending duties to dozens of countries while laying the groundwork for additional trade actions. He says markets have largely absorbed the latest tariffs, but legal challenges and broader investigations into industrial overcapacity could shape the next phase of US trade policy and relations with China.

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Houthi Threats Test Global Oil Flows

Bloomberg energy and commodities reporter Stephen Stapczynski says renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are threatening a key alternative route for Persian Gulf oil exports, raising concerns about shipping, refining and fuel supplies even as some tankers continue transiting the region. He says depleted global inventories of crude oil, diesel, jet fuel and natural gas leave energy markets with less of a buffer against further disruptions, while attacks linked to the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine continue to tighten global fuel supplies.

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Rattner Says AI Boom Faces Questions Over Debt, China and Higher Rates

Steven Rattner says artificial intelligence will be a major contributor to the economy, but the market still does not know exactly who the winners and losers will be. As Big Tech pours money into AI infrastructure, investors are starting to demand a wider margin of safety from companies borrowing to fund massive capital spending. Rattner says cheaper Chinese AI models could also reshape the competitive landscape, especially if companies can easily route tasks to less expensive models. At the same time, rising Treasury yields, inflation, federal deficits and higher defense spending are pushing borrowing costs up a shift that could weigh on AI valuations, private equity deals and companies whose expected profits sit far in the future.

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Board CFO on AI Governance, IPO Potential

Board CFO Gordon Pothier joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the company's enterprise software offerings, why company leaders need to pose questions about and factor in AI governance, hype around AI products and evolution, and whether Board will explore an IPO in the near future amid its profitability. He speaks with Nina Trentmann, Bloomberg News Senior Editor and CFO Briefing Editor, and Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Forbes Travel Guide Tips for Luxury Summer Travel

Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings at Forbes Travel Guide, explains how the the team and an algorithm help determine what hotels and travel expenses are worth the time and money. She also talks about recent ravel trends and some this years hottest summer vacation spots, including Montenegro and Croatia, and how travelers are seeking an emotional connection to the places they're visiting.

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