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Pope Leo XIV's Warning on Artificial Intelligence. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. In a 43,000-word encyclical, Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence risks dehumanizing society and excluding God from the human experience. While acknowledging technological benefits, the Pope emphasizes the danger of treating humans as mere means and the erosion of authentic human relationships in favor of machines. 131960S

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Hundreds of people attended an open house hosted by Google Wednesday in Hermantown, just outside Duluth. The company wants to spend up to $2 billion to build a large data center there. The proposal has faced strong opposition from residents, and at least two lawsuits have been filed to block it. The project still needs additional city and state approvals.The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to approve a pair of ordinance changes that would allow the city to legalize bathhouses. Adult bathhouses were historically frequented by gay men in the 1970s and '80s. They were banned in Minneapolis in 1988 during the AIDS epidemic. The changes allow the city to start the process toward permitting bathhouses and other sex venues in the future.A state lawmaker will be arraigned Friday on DWI charges stemming from a traffic stop earlier this year. State Rep. Elliott Engen of White Bear Lake was pulled over in March for speeding. According to the criminal complaint, police say Engen had a headlight out, expired registration and a blood alcohol concentration of .13. Engen had been running for state auditor, but ended his campaign.Minnesota exports fell eight percent in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2025. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says a decline in sales of mineral fuel and oil to Canada is driving the loss, along with uncertainty tied to federal actions. Excluding mineral fuel and oil exports to Canada, Minnesota exports grew slightly from a year ago.Parts of Minnesota could see triple-digit highs early next week, as a potentially dangerous heat wave moves into the region. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says temperatures and humidity will start climbing this weekend. Monday could bring highs in the upper 90s, with heat indices above 105. The heat could linger through next week, with highs near 90 continuing into the Fourth of July weekend.

Excluding the Quarterback position on today's show, we have four BIG Minnesota Vikings questions heading into Training Camp. What are the boys most confident in and what are they the least confident in? Will the Vikings make a real commitment to the running game? What rookie will have the biggest impact on the Minnesota Vikings upcoming season? If Nolan Teasley had been in charge, would he have taken a running back higher in the draft? All that, plus plenty of hilarity as Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad for your weekly edition of Purple Daily's, Purple Access. 1:25: What are we most confident about heading into Training Camp?8:25: What are we most concerned about heading into Training Camp?20:40: Will Vikings commit to a run game in 2026?27:48: Biggest impact rookie?32:00: Who will “bet” on Brendan Sorsby?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Garter snakes are common across Nebraska and are generally harmless, but many homeowners prefer not to have them around. Nebraska Extension Wildlife Specialist Dennis Ferraro says reducing cover such as tall grass, wood piles, and debris can help discourage garter snakes from taking up residence near your home.

SpaceX's decision to bar Chinese mainland and Hong Kong investors from its $75 billion IPO underscores a growing global trend of technology decoupling, which Chinese companies must heed without altering their global outreach, said experts on Tuesday.多位专家周二表示，SpaceX拒绝中国大陆及香港投资者参与其规模达750亿美元的首次公开募股，凸显出全球科技脱钩趋势加剧。中国企业需正视这一现状，但不应停止国际化发展的步伐。Underwriters for SpaceX, the space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, said on Friday that they are instructed to reject any orders originating from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.据知情人士透露，这家由埃隆·马斯克创立的太空探索公司的承销商于周五表示，他们接到指令，将拒绝所有来自中国大陆和香港的认购订单。It means that mutual funds, private equities, sovereign funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals from the two jurisdictions will all be blocked from this highly anticipated IPO, which would rank among the world's largest technology listings in history.这意味着，两地的共同基金、私募股权基金、主权基金、家族理财室以及高净值人群，都将无缘这场备受瞩目的上市活动。此次IPO也有望跻身全球史上规模最大的科技企业上市行列。Online access to the official website of SpaceX and its roadshow materials were inaccessible in the jurisdictions on Tuesday.周二，中国大陆及香港地区已无法正常访问SpaceX官网及相关路演资料。SpaceX has cited the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations for making the decision, indicating national security concerns.SpaceX称此举依据美国《国际武器贸易条例》，理由是出于国家安全考量。But Dai Guanchun, a senior capital markets lawyer based in Beijing, said that there is no explicit restriction under US law. The subscription of shares does not pose any serious national security or technology leakage risks, he stressed.北京资深资本市场律师戴冠春则认为，美国相关法律中并无此类明确限制。他强调，单纯的股份认购并不会带来重大国家安全风险，也不存在技术泄露隐患。"This reflects an excessive politicization of technological exchanges by the United States, disrupting the normal flow of international capital," he said.他表示：“这体现出美国将科技交流过度政治化，扰乱了国际资本的正常流通。”"Chinese companies possess world-class innovation capabilities, and Chinese scientists play critical roles in nearly all areas of technological innovation. Excluding Chinese companies and Chinese capital is unjust, undermining long-standing international trust and collaboration," he added.他补充道：“中国企业拥有世界级的创新能力，中国科研人员在几乎所有科技创新领域都发挥着重要作用。将中国企业与中国资本排除在外有失公允，也会破坏长久以来建立的国际互信与合作。”But Dai stressed that this could be an unavoidable trend. Not just the US but probably Europe as well may impose excessive politicization on technology and capital exchanges.戴冠春同时指出，这类情况或将成为难以回避的趋势。不止美国，欧洲未来也可能在科技与资本往来中采取过度政治化的做法。Against that backdrop, Chinese companies should not be conservative, but rather seek more cooperation in other markets, he added.他建议，在此背景下，中国企业不应趋于保守，而要积极开拓其他市场、寻求多元合作。Excluding investors from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong from this IPO is using military export controls as a pretext. It is a selective capital isolation driven by geopolitical competition, as explained by Liu Chunsheng, an associate professor of international economics at the Central University of Finance and Economics.中央财经大学国际经济系副教授刘春生表示，以军工出口管制为借口，拒绝中国大陆及香港投资者参与本次IPO，本质是地缘政治竞争下针对性的资本孤立行为。"It is a typical case of capital decoupling in cutting-edge technology sectors. The military export control regulations used to restrict only the flow of technical hardware, but now companies are using it to block all related capital. The US side is expanding national security concerns to the capital market in strategic sectors such as aerospace and semiconductors. Investment rights are being divided by nationality, creating a so-called 'layered' and partial decoupling," said Liu.刘春生称：“这是前沿科技领域资本脱钩的典型表现。以往军工出口管制条例仅用于限制技术硬件流通，如今却被用来阻拦相关资本进入。美方将国家安全的考量范围扩大至航空航天、半导体等战略领域的资本市场，以国籍划分投资权限，形成了所谓分层式、局部化的脱钩局面。”In the short run, this could lead to higher fundraising costs and fewer opportunities regarding commercial operations for US companies like SpaceX, as they will receive less Asian capital. If sustained for a longer term, it could impair the global capital supply, constraining the R&D expansion of capital-heavy aerospace projects, he said.他表示，短期来看，SpaceX这类美国企业获得的亚洲资本减少，会推高其融资成本、压缩商业发展空间。长此以往，全球资本流通体系将受到损害，也会制约资金密集型航天项目的研发与扩张。decoupling /ˌdiːˈkʌplɪŋ/脱钩，分离underwriter /ˈʌndəraɪtə(r)/承销商jurisdiction /ˌdʒuərɪsˈdɪkʃn/管辖区域，辖区roadshow /ˈrəʊdʃəʊ/路演pretext /ˈpriːtekst/ 借口，托词geopolitical /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkl/地缘政治的

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CardioNerds (Dr. Billy-Joe Mullinax, Dr. Dinu Balanescu, and Dr. Jane Ehret) discuss risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism with Dr. Stavros Konstantinides, Chair of the 2019 ESC Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines. Using a real-world case, this episode explores how modern PE care has moved beyond “massive” and “submassive” labels toward a dynamic, physiology-based approach. The discussion highlights the limitations of static risk scores, the importance of right ventricular dysfunction and biomarkers, and why normotension does not imply stability. Special emphasis is placed on intermediate-high risk PE, early identification of impending hemodynamic collapse, and the role of lactate, serial reassessment, and PERT teams in guiding escalation of care. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Joshua Khorsandi.The 2026 American multi-society PE guidelines were published after this episode was recorded. Dr. Dinu Balanescu and Dr. Billy-Joe Mullinax are Co-chairs for the CardioNerds PE Series, developed in collaboration with the PERT Consortium.   Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Pulmonary Embolism PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Pearls Stable blood pressure does not mean low risk in PEHypotension is a late finding. Patients may have severe RV failure, hypoxia, and tissue hypoperfusion while remaining normotensive — a key concept behind “normotensive shock.” Risk stratification in PE must be dynamic, not staticLegacy scores like PESI and Bova provide a snapshot and predict 30-day mortality, but they do not capture short-term trajectory or impending hemodynamic collapse. Intermediate-high risk PE is a dangerous and heterogeneous groupPatients with RV dysfunction, positive biomarkers, tachycardia, hypoxemia, and elevated lactate may have in-hospital mortality approaching 15%, rivaling STEMI. Lactate is a critical but underutilized marker in PEElevated lactate reflects tissue hypoxia and early circulatory failure and may identify patients at risk for collapse before blood pressure declines. PERT enables physiology-driven, patient-centered PE carePERT teams operationalize continuous reassessment, integrate imaging, labs, and clinical trajectory, and allow timely escalation — shifting PE management from rigid categories to real-time decision-making. Notes Drafted by Dr. Jane Ehret. 1. What is the contemporary framework for risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism? Modern PE risk stratification prioritizes hemodynamics and right ventricular (RV) function rather than clot burden. The 2019 ESC Guidelines classify PE into high risk, intermediate risk (low vs high), and low risk, based on: Hemodynamic status, RV dysfunction on imaging, and Cardiac biomarkers. This framework emphasizes early mortality risk but requires clinical context to guide escalation decisions. 2. Why is normotension insufficient to define “stability” in PE? Blood pressure is a late marker of circulatory failure in PE. Patients can maintain normal BP through Tachycardia, Increased sympathetic tone, and RV compensation. Many patients with preserved BP may already have shock physiology, including hypoxemia, elevated lactate, and RV failure — sometimes referred to as “normotensive shock.” 3. How should intermediate-risk PE be conceptualized clinically? Intermediate-risk PE is heterogeneous, ranging from patients who do well on anticoagulation to those who deteriorate rapidly. Intermediate-high risk PE is defined by RV dysfunction on imaging and positive cardiac biomarkers. Clinical features such as tachycardia, increasing oxygen requirement, and elevated lactate identify patients at highest risk within this group. 4. What are the strengths and limitations of commonly used PE risk scores? Legacy scores are useful for initial risk categorization but are static and limited in predicting short-term deterioration. Most scores were developed to predict mortality or complications at fixed time points rather than dynamic clinical trajectory. 5. What are the commonly used risk scores and clinical tools in PE, and what is each designed to predict? ESC Risk Stratification Algorithm: Identifies high-risk PE by hemodynamics. Uses PESI or sPESI in normotensive patients to distinguish low-risk from non–low-risk PE. Uses RV dysfunction and biomarkers to differentiate intermediate-low from intermediate-high risk. Forms the basis of many institutional PE pathways. PESI and sPESI: Validated to predict 30-day mortality. Widely used to identify low-risk patients appropriate for outpatient management. Heavily influenced by age and comorbidities. Bova Score: Predicts 30-day PE-related complications in normotensive patients. Composite PE Shock Score (CPES): Predicts normotensive shock in hemodynamically stable PE patients. Pulmonary Embolism Progression (PEP) Score: Predicts progression from intermediate-risk to high-risk PE within 72 hours of diagnosis. PE Short-term Clinical Outcomes Risk Estimation (PE-SCORE): Predicts clinical deterioration or death within 5 days of PE diagnosis. Hestia Criteria: Identifies low-risk PE patients safe for outpatient treatment. Wells' Criteria and Revised Geneva Score: Determine pretest probability for diagnostic triage. PERC Score: Rules out PE in very low-risk patients. 6. What is the role of biomarkers in PE risk stratification? Troponin and natriuretic peptides reflect RV myocardial injury and strain. Current guidelines treat biomarkers as binary (positive vs negative), despite risk being continuous. Biomarkers are most helpful for: Initial risk classification. They are less useful for: Short-interval monitoring and Detecting rapid clinical deterioration. 7. Why is lactate an important physiologic marker in PE? Lactate reflects global tissue hypoxia and impaired perfusion. Elevated lactate may identify patients with: Early circulatory failure and Increased risk of imminent hemodynamic collapse. Lactate is not currently included in ESC risk algorithms but may add important prognostic information in intermediate-risk patients. 8. How does trajectory influence decision-making in PE management? Risk stratification should be viewed as a dynamic process, not a one-time label. Worsening clinical trajectory may include: Rising heart rate, Increasing oxygen needs, Rising lactate, and Progressive RV dysfunction. Serial reassessment is essential for timely escalation of care. 9. What role do Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT) play in risk stratification? PERT facilitates: Multidisciplinary decision-making and Integration of imaging, biomarkers, and clinical physiology. PERT is most valuable for: Intermediate-risk and high-risk PE and Patients with complex comorbidities or uncertain trajectory. PERT enables a shift from category-based to physiology-driven PE care. References 1. Konstantinides SV, Meyer G, Becattini C, et al. 2019 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism developed in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS): The Task Force for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Eur Respir J. 2019;54(3):1901647. Published 2019 Oct 9. doi:10.1183/13993003.01647-2019 2. Leidi A, Bex S, Righini M, Berner A, Grosgurin O, Marti C. Risk Stratification in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Current Evidence and Perspectives. 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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:1 Excluding gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Paul the Apostle was one of the foremost writers of the New Testament; accredited at least 13 of the books included. However, one detail many believers may gloss over is that, Paul was a Pharisee and astutely educated in the Tanakh, thus held a strong Jewish theology. Join Rabbi Schneider today in this classic series, as highlights importance of understanding the person of Paul and how it must influence our understanding of the New Testament. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES -  https://djj.show/32g 

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China's value-added industrial output, a key economic indicator, increased 5.6 percent year-on-year in the first four months, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.国家统计局周一发布数据显示，作为一项重要经济指标，我国前四个月规模以上工业增加值同比增长 5.6%。In April alone, industrial output grew 4.1 percent year-on-year, and rose 0.05 percent compared to the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.国家统计局数据显示，仅 4 月当月，工业增加值同比增长 4.1%，环比增长 0.05%。The industrial output is used to measure the activity of large enterprises each with an annual main business turnover of at least 20 million yuan (about $2.92 million).工业增加值用于衡量年主营业务收入不低于 2000 万元人民币（约合 292 万美元）的大型企业生产经营活动。In terms of sectors, the value added output of the mining sector increased by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the first four months of the year, while that of the manufacturing sector grew by 5.8 percent. The value-added output of the electricity, heat, gas and water production and supply sectors went up by 4.5 percent, the data showed.数据显示，分行业看，今年前四个月采矿业增加值同比增长 5.5%，制造业增加值增长 5.8%，电力、热力、燃气及水生产和供应业增加值增长 4.5%。China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, expanded 1.9 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed Monday.官方数据周一显示，作为衡量我国消费活力的重要指标，2026 年前四个月我国社会消费品零售总额同比增长 1.9%。During the January-April period, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached about 16.49 trillion yuan. Excluding automobiles, retail sales grew by 3.1 percent to 15.2 trillion yuan, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.国家统计局数据显示，1—4 月，社会消费品零售总额约达 16.49 万亿元；剔除汽车品类后，零售额增长 3.1%，达 15.2 万亿元。Urban retail sales totaled 14.29 trillion yuan in the January-April period, up 1.8 percent year-on-year, while rural retail sales posted faster growth of 2.8 percent, reaching 2.2 trillion yuan.1—4 月，城镇消费品零售额达 14.29 万亿元，同比增长 1.8%；乡村消费品零售额增速更快，同比增长 2.8%，达 2.2 万亿元。Retail sales of services grew by 5.6 percent year-on-year in the first four months, accelerating by 0.1 percentage points from the first quarter. Fast growth was recorded in telecommunications and information services, tourism and rental services, cultural and recreational services, and transportation and travel services, the data showed.数据显示，前四个月服务类零售额同比增长 5.6%，较一季度加快 0.1 个百分点，通信信息服务、旅游租赁服务、文化娱乐服务、交通出行服务均实现较快增长。From January to April, total online retail sales of goods and services reached 6.53 trillion yuan, up 6.6 percent year-on-year. Online goods sales rose 5.7 percent to nearly 4.12 trillion yuan, accounting for 25 percent of total retail sales of consumer goods. Online services sales grew at an 8.3 percent rate, reaching 2.41 trillion yuan, according to the data.数据显示，1—4 月，实物商品和服务网上零售额总额达 6.53 万亿元，同比增长 6.6%。其中实物商品网上零售额增长 5.7%，近 4.12 万亿元，占社会消费品零售总额的 25%；服务类网上零售额增长 8.3%，达 2.41 万亿元。In April alone, total retail sales edged up 0.2 percent year-on-year. On a monthly basis, the volume went down 0.48 percent from March.4 月当月，社会消费品零售总额同比微增 0.2%，环比 3 月下降 0.48%。indicator /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/n. 指标；标志turnover /ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/n. 营业额；成交量retail /ˈriːteɪl/n. 零售 v. 零售accelerate /əkˈseləreɪt/v. 加速；加快

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How long before Celsius Holdings swaps its corporate name to Alani Nu Holdings? But in all honesty, Celsius Holdings has come a long way from a single energy drink product launched more than two decades ago to a scaled platform with multiple billion-dollar beverage brand powerhouses. Although why does it feel like there's still so much more that needs done? Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) had quarterly revenue of $782.6 million, which was up 138% YoY. Excluding the Alani Nu acquisition-related financial impact, CELSIUS brand revenue increased 6% YoY. Alani Nu had quarterly revenue of $368.1 million. Rockstar Energy had quarterly revenue of $67 million. According to recent 13-week retail sales data, CELSIUS increased by 6% YoY...remaining the third-largest energy drink brand in the category with a dollar share of 9.9%. Alani Nu increased retail sales 100% YoY and is now the dominant fourth brand in the U.S. energy drinks market with dollar share of 9.0%. And Rockstar Energy retail sales decreased 13% YoY and is the 8th largest U.S. energy drink with dollar share of 2.0%. If we look at Celsius Holdings combined brand portfolio, it reached 21% of dollar share...ranking it third and trailing only Red Bull and the combined Monster Beverage portfolio. Things drastically shifted for CELSIUS because of the August 2022 distribution and investment deal with PepsiCo. Additionally, when Celsius Holdings took ownership of the Rockstar Energy brand last quarter, it designated them the PepsiCo strategic energy drink captain. Also, another major aspect of “Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo strengthening its long-term strategic partnership” was the transition of Alani Nu distribution into the PepsiCo DSD system starting December 2025. So then, in my latest first principles thinking content piece, I'll explore several key factors surrounding why the next 12-18 months will define the future of the Celsius Holdings brand portfolio.

Clare recorded its lowest-ever number of Roman Catholic marriages last year, excluding 2020. A total of 543 marriages took place in Clare last year, 531 of which were opposite-sex while the remaining 12 were same-sex. Of the 531 opposite-sex marriages registered, just 250, or 47%, were Roman Catholic, with 42% categorised under "other religious denominations", 7% as humanist services, 3% as spiritualist and four as Church of Ireland. Shannon-based humanist celebrant Pat Clarke Browne says the offering of a non-religious wedding is becoming increasingly appealing to couples.

In the first hour, DVD discusses which rookie (excluding Carnell Tate) is most critical to the team's success?  OutKick Sports Chad Withrow joined DVD to discuss Chad Brinker stepping down, Carnell Tate, Titans draft class, and more 

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Advisors on This Week's Show Kyle Tetting Art Rothschild Adam Baley (with Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (April 20-24, 2026) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday No major announcements Tuesday Retail sales rose 1.7% in March, driven by higher gas prices. The U.S. Census Bureau said 12 of 13 categories reported higher revenue than February. The exception was miscellaneous stores. Gas station sales jumped 15.5% in a month when prices rose 24%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Excluding gas stations and car dealers, retail spending increased 0.6%. Sales at bars and restaurants rose 0.1%, following a 0.5% gain in February and two months of declines. Adjusted for inflation, total retail sales rose 0.8%, the most in a year. Retail sales represent about two-thirds of U.S. consumer spending, which accounts for about 70% of the gross domestic product. Prospects for home sellers brightened slightly in March with a bump up in the pending home sales index from the National Association of Realtors. The trade group said its index rose 1.5% from February but was down 1.1% from the year before. It stood more than 26% below the 2001 index base, which the Realtors consider to be a normal sales level. The association said the monthly increase in contract signings amid rising mortgage interest rates suggested pent-up demand. It cited a lack of inventory, especially for young, first-time buyers. Among the top 50 metro areas in the country, the Realtors said the Milwaukee-Waukesha area had a 13.5% one-year gain in pending sales, second only to the Kansas City area, at 15%.  Wednesday No major announcements Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims rose slightly for the third week in a row to remain 42% below its average since 1967. A Labor Department report suggested continued reluctance among employers to let workers go. Total jobless claims dropped 1.9% from the week before to 1.9 million, which was 2.9% below the same time in 2025. Friday Consumer sentiment declined 6.6% in April as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran continued to weigh down expectations for personal finances and the broader economy. Sentiment overall was nearly 5% lower than in April 2025 and near its low levels in mid-2022, when inflation reached 40-year highs. According to the University of Michigan survey, consumers expect inflation to rise to 4.7% in the next year and to settle around 3.5% longer term. The latest Consumer Price Index showed inflation at 3.3% in March, well above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%. Market Closings for the Week Nasdaq – 24837, up 368 points or 1.5% S&P 500 – 7165, up 39 points or 0.5% Dow Jones Industrial Average – 49229, down 218 points or 0.4% 10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 4.31%, up 0.06 point

Follow Amanda Cole on LinkedIn for the sharpest AI and marketing takes you haven't heard yet, and head to bloomreach.com/cloudy for a free two-minute personalized forecast on upgrading from a legacy ESP to a modern sending platform.ㅤFew people speak plainer about where MarTech is actually headed than Amanda Cole, the CMO at Bloomreach, so it tracks that her return visit with Jay Schwedelson turned into a string of hot takes that cut against almost everything the industry keeps repeating. ㅤShe makes the case for ditching tools you're already paying for, designing a loyalty program that actually rewards the right people, and rethinking what it even means to hire a marketer right now. Worth a listen if you've ever stared at your tech stack and wondered how much of it you could rip out tomorrow.FREE Registration for Innovation Fest 2026! Click hereㅤBest Moments:(02:08) The case for divesting from MarTech instead of piling on more of it(03:48) Why most lightweight tools are just UI wrappers you can now talk to AI to replace(05:30) Loyalty programs are broken when all they attract are discount hunters(06:15) Excluding one-hit-wonder buyers from ad spend is saving brands millions a month(07:36) Why Fred Reichheld walked away from NPS and started preaching earned growth(08:30) Don't hire more marketers, train your AI agents and then hire weirder people(11:55) Who Amanda actually reads and watches to stay ahead of every AI shiftㅤPartner with Jay! https://www.jayschwedelson.com/contactㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out June 9, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206ㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/

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As tensions rise in the Middle East, a new international coalition is forming—but without the United States. Tara breaks down the controversial move by European leaders, what it could mean for global security, and why the strategy is raising serious questions.

Advisors on This Week's Show Kyle Tetting Dave Sandstrom John Sandstrom (with Max Hoelzl,Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (April 13-17, 2026) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday Housing sales stayed “sluggish” in March amid the weakest market in more than 30 years, according to the National Association of Realtors. The annual sales rate dipped another 3.6% from February to 3.98 million, 1% lower than the year before. The trade group blamed elevated mortgage rates and continued lack of inventory. Another 300,000 to 500,000 houses would be needed in addition to the 1.4 million already for sale to reach the historic balance between supply and demand, the group said. The imbalance has resulted in price increases. The median sales price rose 1.6% from the year before to a record $408,880 in March. The Realtors estimated that rising prices have increased the typical homeowner’s wealth by $128,100 since 2000. Tuesday The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in March, as prices on goods increased while services were unchanged. An 8.5% jump in energy prices, including nearly 16% in gasoline, accounted for the bulk of the rise in the cost of goods. The Producer Price Index advanced 4% from the year before, the steepest increase in more than three years. Excluding volatile prices for food, energy and trade services, the core PPI rose 0.2% from February and was up 3.6% from the year before, the most since November. Wednesday No major announcements Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims rose for the seond week in a row following five weeks of no increases. The indicator of employers' willingness to let workers go remained 42% below the all-time average, dating to 1967, according to Labor Department data. Total claims for jobless benefits fell 4% from the week before to 1.9 million, which was 3% off from where it was the year before. Industrial production sank in March for the first time in four months as output from mines, utilities and manufacturing all declined. The Federal Reserve Board said overall production fell 0.5%, although it was up 2.4% through the first quarter and was 0.7% ahead of where it stood in March 2025. Factory production dropped 0.1% from February on broad declines led by automotive, which were partly offset by increased output from construction supplies as well as defense and space equipment. Industries' capacity utilization rate fell slightly from February and stayed below its 54-year average, suggesting higher prices weren't imminent. Friday No major announcements Market Closings for the Week Nasdaq – 24468, up 1566 points or 6.8% S&P 500 – 7126, up 309 points or 4.5% Dow Jones Industrial Average – 49448, up 1531 points or 3.2% 10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 4.25%, down 0.08 point

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupMost brands test YouTube, don't see conversions, and shut it off.The problem isn't the channel. It's how they're measuring it.Dougie from Pilothouse breaks down how YouTube actually drives growth for DTC brands, and why cost per brand search is one of the most useful signals to track early.For DTC founders and growth marketers spending $50K+/month and looking for a channel beyond Meta.What we get into:Why conversions lag on YouTube The 4-week window to judge early performance How cost per brand search shows real intent Budget levels needed to generate signal Targeting mistakes that kill campaigns Who this is for:Brands hitting a ceiling on Meta and testing new acquisition channelsWhat to steal:Track brand search before and after launching YouTube Use cost per brand search to judge efficiency Run geo tests to validate lift Timestamps0:00 YouTube as awareness vs conversion channel2:00 Why DTC brands fail testing YouTube4:00 Creative and audience readiness for YouTube6:00 Why YouTube attribution is broken8:00 Cost per brand search as key metric10:00 YouTube campaign setup basics12:00 Targeting mistakes and audience signals14:00 Excluding existing customers properly16:00 Setting expectations and measuring success18:00 Budget requirements and testing timelines20:00 Fixing struggling YouTube accounts22:00 Low quality placements and wasted spend24:00 Creative strategy and frequency on YouTube26:00 The first 5 seconds rule for adsSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF603Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Advisors on This Week's Show Kyle Tetting Steve Giles Kendall Bauer (with Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (April 6-10, 2026) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday No major announcements Tuesday The Commerce Department signaled ongoing weakness in demand for long-lasting manufactured products as orders for durable goods declined in February for the third month in a row and the fourth time in five months. A drop-off in requests for aircraft led a 1.4% dip in orders for the month, though commercial aircraft orders boosted the year-to-year totals to an 8.1% increase. Excluding transportation equipment, orders rose 0.8% from January and were up 5.3% from February 2025. Core capital goods orders, considered a proxy for business investments, rose 0.6% for the month and increased 4.2% from the same time last year. The Federal Reserve reported that revolving credit debt outstanding rose at an annual rate of 0.6% in February. That was down from paces of 2.3% and 7.4% in the preceding months and suggests a rising reluctance among consumers to carry credit card debt. Revolving credit debt has declined 1.8% from its peak in October 2024. The report showed total consumer debt growing at an annual 2.2% pace, including a 2.8% rise in non-revolving credit, which includes student loans and vehicle financing. Wednesday No major announcements Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims rose for the first time in six weeks but remained 42% below the long-term average. The measure is an ongoing indicator of employers' reluctance to let go of workers. The Labor Department also reported that a little more than 2 million Americans claimed jobless benefits in the most recent week. That's down 1.3% from the week before and down 2.3% from the same time last year. U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously reported at the end of 2025. The Bureau of Economic Analysts said gross domestic product rose at an annual pace of 0.5% in the fourth quarter, down from an earlier estimate of 0.7% and a pace of 4.4% in the third quarter. The bureau said lower investment accounted for most of the revision, although consumer spending also slowed, and government spending declined sharply — partly tied to the shutdown in October and November. The Bureau of Economic Analysis separately reported that consumer spending rose 0.5% in February. Meanwhile, personal income fell 0.1%, resulting in a drop in the personal savings rate. The same report showed the Federal Reserve Board's favorite inflation gauge unchanged from January at 2.8%. The Fed's long-term target for inflation broadly is 2%. Friday Higher energy prices led a surge in inflation in March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index, the broadest measure of inflation, rose 0.9% from February and 3.3% from the year before — the biggest one-year increase since May 2024. Energy costs increased 12.5% in the last year, including a 21.2% spike in gasoline prices just in March. Core inflation, excluding food and energy products, rose 0.3% from February and 2.6% from the year before. The war in Iran has taken a toll on Americans’ confidence in the economy and their financial outlooks. University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index dropped 11% in March and was 9% below where it stood a year ago. The university said sentiment fell broadly across demographic groups. Expectations for inflation reached the highest levels since a year ago, when they shot up amid uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies. Market Closings for the Week Nasdaq – 22903, up 1024 points or 4.7% S&P 500 – 6817, up 234 points or 3.6% Dow Jones Industrial Average – 47917, up 1412 points or 3.0% 10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 4.32%, up 0.01 point

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This episode is all about African killifish excluding the Nothobranchius genus. The Water Colors team tackles their favorite, unique, and rare killifish that aren't talked about enough in the hobby. They discuss breeding, habitats, tankmates, and more. Have you heard of some of these species? Let us know! Sources mentioned in this episode: American Killifish Association – https://aka.org/ British Killifish Association – https://killis.org.uk/ The Killifish Collections Project – https://killifishcollections.net/ Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord Species mentioned in this episode: Aphyosemion citrineipinnis – Lemon-finned Killi Callopanchax occidentalis – Golden Pheasant Panchax Fundulopanchax avichang Epiplatys dageti (monroviae) – Redchin or Firemouth Panchax Aphyosemion cyanostictum – Gabon jewelfish Scriptaphyosemion guignardi – Mamou or Guignard’s Killifish Fundulopanchax gardeneri – Blue Lyretail Fundulopanchax fallax – Kribi Killi Scriptaphyosemion geryi – Geryi's Killi Aphyosemion bitaeniatum – Two Striped Lyretail Fundulosoma thierryi – Togo Killi Aphyosemion elberti – Red-barred Lyretail Epiplatys roloffi Procatopus nototaenia – Large-finned Lampeye Micropanchax loati – Nile Lampeye or Killi

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A group of ducklings decide one of their own just doesn't fit in. He can't keep up with their games, and — let's be honest — kind of ruins the vibe. But is it fair to leave someone out just because they don't have rizz? And is it even possible to create a close-knit group of friends without turning someone else into an outsider? 

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Send us Fan MailMost teams sit at a 75–85% group renewal rate… but that's not the goal — it's the starting point. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down what elite renewal actually looks like, why groups really don't come back, and how small breakdowns quietly kill retention. If you want to stop rebuilding your book of business every year and start compounding revenue, this is a must-listen.Key Topics CoveredWhy 75–85% renewal is average — and why 90%+ should be your targetThe hidden cost of low renewal rates (and how it kills efficiency)The real reason groups don't come back: “death by a thousand cuts”Why lack of follow-up is the #1 renewal killer (and how to fix it)How experience vs. expectation gaps destroy retentionTurning one-time group outings into long-term relationshipsSimple post-event follow-up systems that drive repeat bookingsHow to segment groups by renewal potential and prioritize the right onesWhy you're not selling tickets — you're selling someone else's reputationThe KPIs that actually matter: tracking renewal revenue, not just volumeTimestamps00:00 – Why renewal rates matter more than you think 00:30 – Industry benchmarks vs. real goals (75–85% vs. 90%+) 01:35 – Renewal rate = reflection of your entire system 02:28 – The compounding impact of lost groups each year 03:53 – Excluding one-time groups from your true renewal rate 04:51 – Why higher renewal = massive efficiency gains 05:20 – “Death by a thousand cuts” — why groups actually leave 05:49 – The #1 mistake: not asking for the renewal 06:45 – No follow-up = no renewal system 07:16 – Experience vs. expectation gaps 08:12 – Group leader pressure: you're selling their reputation 09:10 – Why transactional thinking kills long-term revenue 09:39 – Creating next steps and ongoing engagement 10:08 – One-time vs. repeatable groups (and how to handle both) 11:04 – Turning situational buyers into repeat customers 12:23 – Game day execution + post-event engagement 12:52 – Using photos and recaps to reinforce the experience 14:35 – Pricing vs. perceived value 15:04 – Positioning your offer as a time-saver 16:55 – Building a simple follow-up sequence (24–72 hours + beyond) 17:21 – Creating urgency for next year's booking 18:10 – Giving group leaders a “win” 18:39 – Segmenting groups by renewal potential 19:31 – Tracking renewal KPIs that actually matter 21:18 – Why renewal is always improve-able 21:47 – The real takeaway: small issues drive churn 22:17 – Shift from transactional → relationship-based selling 23:13 – Using surveys and feedback to continuously improveEpisodes mentioned: 134: Season Tickets vs Single Game - And How to Convert One Into the Other139: What Is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)?Call to ActionPull your group sales data from last season and answer two questions:What percentage actually renewed?Why didn't the others come back?Then build a simple post-event follow-up system — because without it, you don't have a renewal strategy… you have a guessing game.Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

Advisors on This Week's Show Tom Pappenfus Dave Sandstrom (with Max Hoelzl, Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (March 16-20, 2026) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday U.S. industrial production rose 0.2% in February, following a 0.7% gain in January, according to the Federal Reserve. Manufacturing output also increased 0.2%, led by automotive products. In the last year, total production advanced 1.4% while manufacturing rose 1.3%. The capacity utilization rate, considered a leading indicator of inflation, was unchanged in February, staying at 76.3%, well below the long-term average. Tuesday Prospects for home sellers brightened slightly in February with a bump up in the pending home sales index from the National Association of Realtors. The trade group said its index rose 1.8% from January and 0.8% from the year before, though it still stood about 28% below the 2001 index, which the Realtors consider to be a normal sales level. The association credited improved affordability for the rise in pending sales. It also said affordability could be threatened by a “sluggish” job market and rising energy costs stemming from the war in Iran. Wednesday Wholesale inflation rose more than analysts expected in February with the highest jump in goods prices since August 2023. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said its Producer Price Index rose 0.7% from January. It was up 3.4% from the year before, the most in a year. Excluding volatile prices for food, energy and trade services, the core PPI rose 0.5% from January and was 3.5% higher than the year before. Demand for U.S. manufactured goods rose in January for the fourth time in six months. The Commerce Department reported that new orders for factory goods grew by 0.1% from December and were 3.5% ahead of their level in January 2025. Gains were led by commercial aircraft orders, which offset declines in automotive and military aircraft. Excluding the volatile transportation category, orders rose 0.4% for the month and 0.6% for the year. Core capital goods orders, a proxy for business investments, rose 0.1% from December and 2.9% from the year before. As widely anticipated, the policy-making committee of the Federal Reserve Board voted to hold short-term interest rates steady. After a two-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee noted that inflation continued to run above the Fed’s 2% target, although the economy appeared to be expanding at a solid pace and the labor market showed little change since the last meeting. Thursday The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims fell for the third time in four weeks to 42% below its average since 1967. The Labor Department report suggested continued reluctance among employers to let workers go. Total jobless claims dropped 3.4% from the week before to just under 2.2 million, which was 0.3% behind the same time in 2025. The market for new houses sank to its slowest pace in more than three years in January. The annual rate of new residential sales fell nearly 18% from December and was the lowest since October 2022, the Commerce Department reported. As a result, the inventory of unsold new houses rose to a 9.7 months' supply. The median price for a new house fell 6.8% from the year before to $400,500. Friday No major announcements Market Closings for the Week Nasdaq – 21648, down 458 points or 2.1% S&P 500 – 6506, down 126 points or 1.9% Dow Jones Industrial Average – 45577, down 981 points or 2.1% 10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 4.39%, up 0.11 point

Our 300th Episode! That's - a big deal, we've been at this for over 6 years and bringing you a weekly episode is our pleasure, but 300 of them...whew! We love delivering the latest cannabis news, research, headlines and reports because it's news - you can use.  Cannabis is everywhere and it's confusing to many. We like to help with that by sharing insight and data, and bringing you information that clarifies topics and takes the blur out of your cannabis journey. Our mission is to #StompTheStigma & #FreeThePlant and we like to shed light on over 40,000 people still imprisoned for non-violent cannabis crimes...that alone is reason to advocate. In this episode Mr Weedman talks about the positive impact that cannabis is having on obesity and diabetes, and he shares a recent report reflecting modern times in the workspace - with employers no longer testing for weed. Mrs Weedman talks about using weed to get your spring physique in gear, she shares a powerful article on the need for "smarter" cannabis for female focused care, and she talks about cannabis brands scaling across state lines. Thanks for listening, as always hit us up!Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/283607/supportTWITTER: @weedman420podYouTube: Weedman420 ChroniclesEMAIL:  weedman420chronicles@gmail.comSHOP: www.eightdecades.comIG: @eightdecadesEMAIL: eightdecadesinfo@gmail.com#CannabisTruth #StomptheStigma #HomeGrow #FreethePlant #Stoners #rosin  #Potheads #Vipers #CannabisCultureEducation #CannabisResearch #Weed #Marijuana #LegalizeIt #CannabisNews #CBD #Terpenes #PodcastCannabis #eightdecades #CannabisLifestyle #HealthyLifestyle #NaturalMedicine #CannabisIndustry #PlantMedicine #News #WeedResearch #MedicalMarijuana #Infused #420Podcast #420Education #Health #WeedWellness #WorldNews #Gardening #budtender #420Culture #hemp #dabs #hash #joints #edibles #weed #gummies #tincture #vapes #pauliesayssmokesmartArticle Links:* https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/27/4/1747* https://thefreshtoast.com/culture/marijuana-can-help-with-these-tips-to-get-a-spring-body/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marijuana-can-help-with-these-tips-to-get-a-spring-body* https://thefreshtoast.com/culture/the-workplace-is-quietly-adapting-to* https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahsinclair/2026/03/08/how-womens-health-is-shaping-the-future-of-medical-cannabis/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/cannabis* https://www.greenstate.com/business/scaling-a-cannabis-brand-advice/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/GreenStateCOPYRIGHT 2021 WeedMan420Chronicles©Suggestions? Questions? Chat with us here.Support the show

Advisors on This Week's Show Kyle Tetting Dave Sandstrom John Sandstrom (with Max Hoelzl, Joel Dresang, engineered by Jason Scuglik) Week in Review (March 9-13, 2026) Significant Economic Indicators & Reports Monday No major announcements Tuesday The National Association of Realtors said the pace of existing home sales rose 1.7% in February, though it was still behind the year-ago rate and around the lowest in more than 30 years. The trade group called demand “muted” as lower mortgage rates and rising wages combined to make housing more affordable than it has been since March 2022. The median sales price rose to $398,000, up 0.3% from February 2025, the 32nd consecutive increase. Wednesday The broadest measure of inflation stayed steady in February. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% from February 2025, unadjusted for seasonality. That was the same rate as January and still above the Federal Reserve's long-term target of 2%. Shelter costs led the monthly uptick. Gas prices rose for the first time in three months — prior to subsequent spikes spurred by the Iran war. The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy costs, was up 2.5% from the year before, also the same rate as January. Thursday The U.S. trade deficit narrowed by 25% in January to $54.5 billion. The Bureau of Economic Analysis said exports rose 5.5% from December, led by non-monetary gold and other precious metals, as well as computers and civilian aircraft. Imports shrank 0.7%, led by pharmaceuticals and automobiles. Since January 2025, the trade gap contracted by almost 58% as exports expanded 10% and imports fell 11%. The four-week moving average for initial unemployment claims fell for the third time in four weeks, suggesting employers continue to be reluctant to let workers leave. According to data from the Labor Department, the four-week number was 41% below the 59-year average. More than 2.2 million individuals were receiving jobless benefits in the latest week, up 3.5% from the week before and down less than 1% from the year before. The Commerce Department said housing starts and building permits in January continued to track below their pre-COVID levels. Although the annual pace of housing starts rose 7% from December and 9.5% from January 2025, it has been below the pre-pandemic level for nearly two years. Building permits fell both from the month before and the year before. Meanwhile, the pace of houses under construction fell again, sinking 26% below their record pace in late 2022. Friday The U.S. economy grew slower than previously estimated at the end of 2025. The gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 1.7% in the fourth quarter, down from a preliminary report of 2.4% and below the 4.4% pace in the third quarter. The Bureau of Economic Analysis blamed the downward revision on weaker consumer spending and private investments and greater declines in government spending and exports. Adjusted for Inflation, GDP grew 2.1% in 2025, the weakest since a 2.1% decline in 2020. In a possible sign of consumer restraint, personal spending fell slightly behind the pace of personal income in January, raising the personal savings rate to its highest level in six months. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a savings rate of 4.5% of disposable income, which has been below the pre-pandemic level of 7.5% for more than four years. The same report showed the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation staying above its long-range target of 2%. The personal consumption expenditure index was up 2.8% from the year before, vs. 2.9% in December. The last time it was below 2% was February 2021. Durable goods orders were unchanged in January as a plunge in demand for commercial aircraft offset scattered gains elsewhere. The Commerce Department reported that orders overall ran 9% higher than the year before. Excluding volatile transportation orders, demand rose 0.4% from the month before and was up 4.4% from January 2025. Core capital goods orders, a proxy for business investments, were unchanged for the month and up 2.9% from the year before. U.S. employers posted 6.9 million job openings in January, up marginally from December but below the pre-COVID level for the third month in a row. Postings were down 43% from their peak nearly five years ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Based on openings and unemployed job seekers, the supply of available labor has outpaced demand since July. That’s after more than four years of the balance favoring workers. The number and rate of workers voluntarily quitting – an indication of worker confidence – stayed below pre-pandemic levels for the 25th month in a row. The University of Michigan said consumer sentiment reversed course following the onset of war in Iran. Polling done before Feb. 28 showed improvements in consumer outlooks, the university said, but opinions plunged thereafter regardless of respondents’ incomes, ages or political affiliations. Overall, consumers had lower expectations for their personal finances and higher forecasts for inflation. Market Closings for the Week Nasdaq – 22105, down 282 points or 1.3% S&P 500 – 6632, down 108 points or 1.6% Dow Jones Industrial Average – 46560, down 942 points or 2.0% 10-year U.S. Treasury Note – 4.29%, up 0.15 point

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** This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text chat 988 ** My friend Bruce Butcher (late 50s, married father of three, active LDS) joins us in a powerful episode to share the following: Loving and accepting people in his life who are no longer in the Church “We don't punish a man for his beliefs” Losing his wonderful son Taylor to suicide in June 2024 Taylor's prayer “bless the sick and sad, help us to be the best versions of ourselves” Painful doctrine the Church used to teach about suicide—led to no hope Love of a mother is the most powerful force on earth Love of our Heavenly Mother is the most powerful force in heaven—she isn't going to cut off any of Her children Excluding people is not Christ's doctrine David Archuleta—“I'm still a fan” Being a cafeteria Mormon My apology to my LGBTQ friends I deeply loved listening to and learning from Bruce. If you are looking for more hope in your life, be more like Jesus, and love/accept people walking different roads, please listen to and share Bruce's podcast. Thank you, Bruce, for being on the podcast. You are a good man—helping so many. I'm so sorry your good son Taylor is gone. Love Taylor's heart as reflected in the words of his prayer.

### HEADLINE: CHINA'S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY:Max Meizlish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: Max Meizlish NUMBER: 14 (14)1793

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Celsius Holdings has come a long way from a single energy drink product launched more than two decades ago to a scaled platform with multiple billion-dollar beverage brand powerhouses. Although why does it feel like there's still so much more that needs done? Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) had quarterly revenue of $721.6 million, which was up 117% YoY. Excluding the Alani Nu acquisition-related financial impact, CELSIUS brand revenue declined 8% YoY. Alani Nu had quarterly revenue of $370 million. Rockstar Energy had quarterly revenue of $45 million. According to recent 13-week retail sales data, CELSIUS increased by 13% YoY...remaining the third-largest energy drink brand in the category with a dollar share of 10.9%. Alani Nu increased retail sales 77% YoY and is now the dominant fourth brand in the U.S. energy drinks market with dollar share of 6.7%. And Rockstar Energy retail sales decreased 10% YoY and is the seventh-largest U.S. energy drink with dollar share of 2.4%. If we look at Celsius Holdings combined brand portfolio, it reached 20% of dollar share...ranking it third and trailing only Red Bull and the combined Monster Beverage portfolio. Additionally, if you were to consider the last 52-week period ending December 28, 2025…Celsius Holdings retail sales surpassed $5.2 billion. Things drastically shifted for CELSIUS because of the August 2022 distribution and investment deal with PepsiCo. Additionally, when Celsius Holdings took ownership of the Rockstar Energy brand last quarter, it designated them the PepsiCo strategic energy drink captain. Also, another major aspect of “Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo strengthening its long-term strategic partnership” was the transition of Alani Nu distribution into the PepsiCo DSD system starting December 2025. So then, in my latest first principles thinking content piece, I'll explore four key factors surrounding why the next 12-18 months will define the future of the Celsius Holdings brand portfolio.

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Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" January Code - JAN26VP Febrauary Code - FEB26VP Grampa Socks Helix Knitting video Dathan Sweater Correcting Color-Change Jog video VPK Podcast Episode with Casey's Interview with Clara Parkes (8 years old now!) Proactive Lifelines Knit*Minute Reactive Lifelines Knit*Minute

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Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" Stripe Hype Sweater Knitted Knockers Staci's Knitted Knockers tutorial (the pattern is free) "Knitter" cross stitch