Bloomberg Retail Reporter Lily Meier says running has evolved from a fitness activity into a lifestyle and status symbol, with run clubs fueling demand for premium apparel, accessories and social experiences. She says brands are benefiting as consumers increasingly spend on high-end performance gear that blends athletic function with fashion, even as running remains accessible to those who prefer simpler equipment.
Should AI be regulated, or should society adapt to it instead? Economist Jason Furman argues that not every AI problem should be solved the same way. From bioweapons to job losses, he explains where the government should step in, where markets should adjust, and why the biggest AI debate may ultimately be a moral one.
Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Ron Brownstein and Detroit Free Press Editorial Page Editor Nancy Kaffer say Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become a defining test of the party's ideological direction, pitting establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens against progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in one of the country's most consequential races. They say the outcome will shape Democratic strategy heading into November, with the eventual nominee facing Republican Mike Rogers in a contest that could determine control of the Senate.
Bloomberg's Josie Cox says artificial intelligence is creating new social divisions as disagreements over its use increasingly shape workplaces, relationships and personal identity, with skepticism driven by concerns over authenticity, ethics and creativity. She says employers are increasingly encouraging or requiring AI use, while growing public distrust suggests the technology's social consequences may extend well beyond its economic impact.
Governors from Oklahoma, Maryland and Delaware say states remain the nation's laboratories of democracy, sharing policy ideas on housing, education, child care and energy while arguing that affordability is the top concern for voters across party lines. They say states cannot control inflation or global energy prices but can lower costs through housing supply, consumer protections, child care investments and policies that encourage economic growth while managing the impact of AI and data centers.
Think tanks bring together experts and shape debates in Washington, but how do you measure the value of an idea? From the Aspen Institute to the Heritage Foundation, this episode explores the business of ideas, the billions of dollars behind America's leading think tanks, and how they measure success.
Former US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides says there is no lasting military solution to the conflict with Iran, arguing that renewed negotiations involving regional allies offer the only realistic path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran's nuclear program. He also says regime change in Iran is not a practical near-term objective and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing domestic political pressure as the conflict continues without a clear resolution.
Younger Chinese professionals moving away from the traditional baijiu drinking culture, premium bottled water gaining traction with wellness-focused consumers, and historic government buildings across Europe being converted into luxury hotels. Bloomberg News' Nathan Hager joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share headlines you may have missed.
Bloomberg Space Reporter Loren Grush says investors will use SpaceX's first public earnings report to gauge progress on Starship, Starlink, AI infrastructure and the company's long-term growth strategy following its blockbuster IPO. She says Starship's latest test marks meaningful progress, but major technical hurdles remain before the rocket can support rapid reuse and ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars.
Bloomberg's Jeff Mason and Dan Williams say President Donald Trump is pausing planned military action against Iran to allow negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program to continue, while warning the pause depends on reaching a deal quickly. They say Israel remains cautious, Gulf states are increasingly pursuing their own security strategies, and any agreement on shipping through Hormuz could reshape the regional balance of power even as broader conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon continue.
After spending years and hundreds of millions of dollars, Johnson and Johnson has won FDA approval for its new surgical robot Ottava. Can it challenge the dominance of competitors who entered the race years earlier, or is the market already spoken for?
