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Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Harvard Cracks Down on A Grades

May 13, 2026·28m

#844: April’s inflation report shows the effects of the Iran War with CPI rising to its highest in three years. A popular Japanese potato chip brand, known for its colorful packaging, has gone black & white due to ink shortages. Sam Altman takes the stand in the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Harvard leaders meet to weigh passing a possible cap on A grades to curb gradeflation. Finally, eBay rejects GameStop’s takeover bid.