Today’s topics

• Forbes just dropped its 30 Under 30 list

• Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: a $2 billion spectacle

• ‘Moana 2’ sails past $600M and breaks records

• Hawaiian crows released on Maui after going extinct

  and more…

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back from their record highs on Monday, with tech stocks stumbling as investors geared up for the inflation report this week. Both indexes dropped 0.7%, and the Dow lost 255 points, or 0.6%. Nvidia took a nearly 3% hit after Chinese regulators decided to investigate the AI chip giant for possible antitrust violations. Looks like even the tech stars aren’t immune to a little regulatory drama!

From Brunch to Bracelets: How Swifties Are Boosting the Economy

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour isn’t just smashing records—it’s emptying wallets. One group of five women (plus two loyal husbands) racked up $6,755.13 on glam, brunches, cocktails, friendship bracelets, and, of course, tickets for a road trip to see Swift.

From outfits to parking, the spending spree highlights how Swifties aren’t just fans—they’re a full-blown economic stimulus package.

401(k) millionaire club just got bigger. Fidelity now has a record 544,000 401(k) millionaires, thanks to strong stock market gains like the S&P 500’s 27% rise this year. Average balances also grew, reaching $132,300 for 401(k)s and $119,300 for 403(b)s. While it’s great news for savers, many workers are still left out—over 40% don’t have access to retirement plans, and half don’t get employer matches. Progress is being made, but there’s still work to do.

Forbes’ 30 under 30 class of 2025. Forbes just dropped its 30 Under 30 list for 2025. This year’s class includes the largest Gen Z cohort ever, making up 50% of the list. These overachievers have collectively raised $3.6 billion and boast a 300M+ social media following.

How Ticks Turn Saliva into Superglue (and Why It Matters)

Ticks stick around by turning their saliva into a solid cement cone, locking them in place for days. Scientists didn’t fully understand this gross magic until now. A new study by Deshpande’s team reveals how proteins in tick saliva undergo phase transitions to create this bioadhesive. Published in Nature Chemistry, the findings not only uncover ticks’ sticky secrets but could also inspire better tick control strategies—and even improved tissue sealants for wound healing. 

MIT’s new eco polymers. Microplastics, including microbeads from beauty products, aren’t good for the planet. MIT researchers have developed biodegradable polymers that could fix this. These materials break down into harmless sugars and amino acids, making them a cleaner, greener alternative.

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Mets Break Baseball (and the Bank) with $765M Soto Deal

The Mets just threw down $765 million for Juan Soto in a record-shattering, 15-year contract that makes Shohei Ohtani’s $700M deal look like pocket change. Once the city’s lovable underdogs, the Mets are now playing billionaire hardball, leaving the Yankees in the dust.

Soto’s generational haul comes with no deferred payments, and it’s a direct flex from owner Steve Cohen, whose $21 billion fortune is changing the game. Baseball’s salaries were already absurd, but this deal? The Mets aren’t underdogs anymore—they’re buying the whole kennel.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: $2B and a whole lot of sparkle. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour isn’t just a show—it’s a record-breaking, $2 billion spectacle that puts every other artist’s tour to shame. With just 149 shows, she smashed Elton John’s $939M record, doubling the revenue in half the time. Swift’s tour also broke records in film and books, proving she’s not just the music industry’s queen—she’s its economy. 

‘Moana 2’ sails past $600M and breaks records. Disney’s Moana 2 keeps crushing it, earning $52 million in its second weekend and bringing its global total to $600 million. The sequel has already outgrossed the original and set a new post-Thanksgiving weekend record, dethroning Frozen II.

Beige War: Influencers Sue Over ‘Clean Girl’ Aesthetic

Sydney Nicole Gifford and Alyssa Sheil are in a full-on influencer feud over... beige. These “clean girl” influencers, known for their head-to-toe neutral looks and matching beige-filled homes, are battling it out in court. Gifford claims Sheil copied her Amazon picks, social media posts, poses, outfits, and even got a similar fine line tattoo. Sheil denies it, countering that Gifford is the real copycat.

Gifford is demanding up to $150,000 for “mental anguish” and lost commissions, claiming Sheil hurt her follower count and engagement. The lawsuit raises questions: Can someone actually own the beige-and-bone aesthetic? And isn’t this look so generic it’s practically free domain?

Hawaiian crow makes a comeback on Maui. Five Hawaiian crows, or alala, just got a second chance, released on Maui after going extinct in 2002. Conservationists worked for years to bring these “charismatic” birds back, despite their knack for falling victim to predators, disease, and bad luck.

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