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Today we're covering Emmy nominees, Claude’s new financial tool, and Arnold’s speech that broke that internet.
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Claude Targets Finance
Anthropic launched Claude Financial Analysis solution Tuesday, partnering with PitchBook, Morningstar and Daloopa to create a unified AI interface for market data analysis. The tool represents the company's first industry-specific disruption effort.
The enterprise solution allows financial analysts to simultaneously query multiple data sources through a single Claude interface. Users access only subscribed platforms, with finance chosen as the initial target sector due to high customer demand. Sample graphs and more info here.
Chief Revenue Officer Kate Jensen said the move signals broader industry-focused AI transformations ahead. The development comes as analysts predict AI could eliminate nearly half of entry-level white-collar positions while boosting corporate profit margins. How AI is already shaping financial planning here.
Ozzy’s Last Show
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" charity concert raised approximately $190 million on July 5, according to musical director Tom Morello's Instagram post. The Birmingham show became the highest-grossing charity concert in history (other charity events here).
The farewell performance attracted 40,000 attendees and 5.8 million online viewers at Villa Park (video). Proceeds will benefit Birmingham Children's Hospital, Acorn Children's Hospice, and Cure Parkinson's equally, surpassing FireAid's $100 million and Live Aid's similar total.
The heavy metal legend's final stage performance tops charitable concert fundraising records dating back to 1971's Concert for Bangladesh. Individual charity donation amounts remain undetermined as organizers finalize distribution plans. See the band’s official farewell note, here.
Severance Leads Emmys
Apple TV+'s "Severance" topped Emmy nominations Tuesday with 27 nods, while comedy "The Studio" tied records with 23 nominations. The Television Academy announced nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards across major categories.
HBO maintained dominance with 142 total nominations, followed by Netflix's 120. Apple TV+ secured 79 nominations overall. "The Penguin" surprised with 24 limited series nominations, while established shows like "The Bear" (13) and "Hacks" (14) trailed newcomers.
The ceremony airs September 14 on CBS with Nate Bargatze hosting (video). Apple TV+ seeks its first major drama win, positioning "Severance" as a potential breakthrough for the streaming service's prestige ambitions.
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No Plan B
Arnold Schwarzenegger became the youngest Mr. Universe at 20, dominated Hollywood, and governed California. His secret wasn't talent—it was deliberately burning bridges to force success (video).
"I Hate Plan B," he says, because it destroys focus. Here's why:
Every thought you put into Plan B takes energy away from Plan A
People perform better when there's no safety net
Plan B becomes a mental escape route that weakens your commitment
"You're cutting yourself off from the chance of really succeeding"
Most people think backup plans are smart. Arnold discovered they're success killers. When you hedge your bets, you're mentally preparing to quit.
Arnold made "full commitments" without fallbacks:
Bodybuilding champion—no other career considered
Hollywood leading man—despite terrible early movies
California governor—despite 28% approval ratings mid-term
"Don't be afraid of failing. You have to fail in order to climb that ladder." Winners fail and get up. Losers stay down. The moment you create Plan B, you've already started planning your retreat.
Does Psilocybin Help with Longevity?
New research from Emory and Baylor medical schools suggests psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may have anti-aging properties. The Nature Partnering Journal study found that medium doses of psilocybin preserved telomere length in both older mice and human cells, potentially slowing cellular aging. Treated mice showed improved survival skills and better fur quality, indicating broader health benefits.
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