Good Morning. South Florida earned the nickname "Wall Street South" as major financial firms fled high-tax cities for Miami's sun and business-friendly policies.

Plus, America’s sex recession, common dating misconceptions, and the food with the most natural creatine (forwarded this email? Join 523K readers).

Billionaires Stephen Ross and Ken Griffin launched "Ambition Accelerated," a campaign promoting South Florida's Gold Coast as a top U.S. business destination. Each contributed $5 million to the Florida Council of 100 initiative targeting companies in finance, technology, and other sectors considering relocation from traditional commercial hubs (NYT).

Ross, who moved from New York during the pandemic, and Griffin, who relocated from Chicago in 2022, cite regulatory predictability, talent access, cost structure, and quality of life as key advantages. South Florida has already seen significant business growth, earning the nickname "Wall Street South" for its financial sector expansion.

The pair addressed regional weaknesses by supporting infrastructure development. Ross donated millions toward a Vanderbilt University campus, private K-12 schools, and a Cleveland Clinic hospital. The campaign targets concerns driving businesses from California and New York over tax policies and regulatory complexity.

One in three American men and one in five women haven't had sex in the past year, according to the General Social Survey. Sex neuroscientist Dr. Debra Soh's new book "Sextinction" examines how technology and environmental factors contribute to declining intimacy rates alongside record loneliness and falling testosterone levels.

Soh identifies social media influencers creating unrealistic standards, dating apps overwhelming users with excessive choice, and readily available pornography conditioning young people's sexual responses. AI romantic companions are becoming increasingly realistic, with users able to customize appearance, voice, and responses exactly as desired.

Environmental toxins also play a role. Studies show chemicals from pharmaceuticals, plastics containing BPA, and soy compounds affecting hormones and fertility across species. Soh predicts the trend will worsen as technology advances, impacting both fertility rates and human connection (see “Dating Misconceptions” below).

▲ Japan’s population decline keeps getting worse.

University of Maryland researchers developed a wearable sensor that clips to underwear and monitors gut bacteria by measuring hydrogen gas in flatulence. The device runs for a week on one battery charge and detected dietary changes with 94.7% accuracy in a 38-person study.

Participants averaged 32 daily gas episodes, significantly higher than the 10-20 typically self-reported. Individual variation ranged dramatically from 4 to 59 episodes daily. About one-third reported digestive discomfort from plain sugar gumdrops that produced minimal bacterial fermentation.

The team launched the Human Flatus Atlas project to establish normal flatulence baselines across hundreds of participants. The device could eventually help people with food intolerances identify trigger foods. Two patent applications have been filed.

Jake Gyllenhaal dropped from 205 to 184 pounds at 5% body fat for Road House, training over a year with Jason Walsh to look like a former UFC fighter.

The program progressed through phases: conditioning baseline, hypertrophy for muscle, sport-specific movement patterns, then maintenance. Walsh emphasized variation in exercises, tempos, and loads.

Key Training Elements:

Core Circuit (2-3x weekly):

Nutrition was also crucial. Gyllenhaal consumed more calories but cut sweets, switching to plant-based protein after whey digestion issues.

Workout | Video

The biggest shift in dating today: we've moved from relationship-building networks to attraction markets. The research shows that when people meet repeatedly over time—at work, church, hobbies, or social groups—initial "hotness" consensus fades dramatically (from 70% agreement to near 50%).

This means the traditional advice to "improve yourself" matters far less than we think. Your best strategy? Stop optimizing your attributes for strangers and start building contexts where people can discover your unique appeal over time. The "office plus two" effect is real—and it works both ways.

Podcast | Notes

▲ Heineken AI cuts 6,000 jobs citing productivity savings as beer volumes declined 2.4% in 2025

▲ OpenAI executive Ryan Beiermeister fired in January for alleged sexual discrimination after opposing ChatGPT adult mode

▲ Kim Kardashian's $1.9 billion net worth rises as NikeSkims debuts ballet-inspired split-toe Rift sneaker

▲ AI companies dominated Super Bowl with 15 of 66 ads costing $8 million per 30-second slot | Investors spooked?

▲ Barron Trump incorporates Sollos Yerba Mate beverage company in Florida with $1 million capital raised

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