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“Snacks Mix”: The LA fires; quantum cold water; alcohol warnings; and a special announcement

Welcome to “Snacks Mix”! Nia Warfield and Jack Raines run through the week’s market maze, from fires in LA to the future of drinking.

  • The story everyone IS talking about: Fires are raging in LA — is this the new normal for homeowners, insurance companies, and local governments?

  • The story everyone SHOULD be talking about: A couple weeks after quantum computing went wild, there’s a lot more skepticism.

  • The story everyone WILL be talking about: The surgeon general issues dire warnings about alcohol consumption.

  • Plus: We say goodbye to Jack Raines, who is leaving Sherwood (shed a tear!).

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