Episode notes
Friday August 29, 2025
In today's episode, we cover Amtrak's launch of the NextGen Acela, connecting Boston, Washington D.C., and New York City with speeds up to 160 mph. The new trains feature free 5G Wi-Fi, power outlets, and USB ports. In sports, the Boston Red Sox defeat the Orioles 3-2 at Camden Yards, with Rafsnider and Jackson hitting home runs. The Sox face the Pirates next at Fenway Park. Dallas trades Micah Parsons to Green Bay in a record-setting non-quarterback deal, impacting the NFL landscape. Weather forecasts predict rain showers and thunderstorms this morning, with partly cloudy skies tonight. Sunny weather is expected over the weekend, ideal for beachgoers at Cape Cod Bay. In business, the end of the de minimis rule will affect online commerce, with tariffs raising prices and affecting shipping. Affirm shares soar a ...