Jul 21, 2026It’s the first big copyright decision for the AI industry, but not the last. Plus: trucking costs, lost media, and the sandwich economy.
Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty ImagesSegments From This EpisodeDavid McNew/Getty ImagesTrucking and other transportation costs are up, thanks in part to the war in the Middle East. As a result, business owners are strategizing on whether to absorb those higher costs or pass them on to their customers.
Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesJersey Mike's has been growing while Subway closes stores. Analysts say the chain has benefited from offering grilled sandwiches, operating its own stores, and rarely running discounts.
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesOne big reason: GM specializes in big trucks and SUVs — and demand is high.
Richard A. Brooks/AFP via GettyScharon Harding, senior tech reporter at Ars Technica, talks about how, with so many things going digital-only or subscription-based, we don't own the media we buy anymore.
