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May 13, 2026
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What’s on deck
Markets: Short-seller Andrew Left’s case is underway, and we’re in the courtroom covering it all.
Tech: An inside look at how Amazon plans to spin up data centers faster.
Business: You’ve been saying for years you’ve got an idea for a killer app. It’s time to put up or shut up.
Top headlines:
- Byron Allen wanted to own Paramount. He’s buying BuzzFeed instead.
- From Elon Musk to Tim Cook, here’s the full list of top execs joining Trump on his China trip this week.
- AI coders are carrying half-open laptops through airports, offices, and ice rinks.
- Trump says he wants to pause the federal gas tax to lower prices at the pump.
- You can spend either $4 or $8,500 to own one of the world’s hottest bags right now.
- Chili’s CEO wakes up at 5 a.m., runs daily, and uses that time to generate ideas for the business.
- Moderna stock surges 22% in 2 days as investors monitor hantavirus outbreak.
- Tariff refunds are about to start rolling out. Customers want their cut.
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