Crown & Chaos

From Egg Science to Corporate Splits

Hey, chaos crew! Bobby D here, ready to drop some knowledge like a hot egg. Scientists have finally cracked the code to the ultimate boiled egg, and it's all about timing and temperature. If you're spending a fortune on eggs, you'd better make sure you're cooking them right!

The Perfect Boiled Egg Recipe

  • Step 1: Grab your eggs, a steamer basket, and two bowls.

  • Step 2: Fill one bowl with boiling water and the other with water cooled to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (lukewarm, like your last date).

  • Step 3: Place your eggs in the steamer basket and start a timer for 32 minutes.

  • Step 4: Every two minutes, move the eggs from the boiling water to the lukewarm water, then back again. This back-and-forth is what they call "periodic cooking."

  • Step 5: After 32 minutes, you should have eggs with a velvety yolk and a tender, meaty white - perfect for your Waffle House fantasy.

Now, let's rock into the news with the same precision!

—Your Chaos Crew: RK Bobby D, ApocalypseChef from the kitchen, Peggy from Hr, Laura from Design, Red from the Chatboards and Ninja from Imaging.

MARKETS

Index

Value

Change

Nasdaq

19,791.99

+0.51%

S&P

6,083.57

+0.36%

Dow

44,747.63

-0.28%

10-Year

4.440%

+2.0 bps

Bitcoin

$96,194.98

-1.20%

Philip Morris

$145.32

+10.95%

Stock data as of market close, cryptocurrency data as of 5:00pm ET. Here's what these numbers mean.

Markets: The market played a mixed melody today, with the S&P 500 leading the charge while the Dow was the wallflower. Tariff concerns are cooling, but the heat's on for Zyn, pushing Philip Morris to new heights.

SHOW TIMES

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Retail

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Revenue Battle Royale

Walmart might need to consider a different halftime snack for the Walton family. Amazon just edged past in revenue, bringing in $187.8 billion, thanks in no small part to its cloud computing and digital ad businesses. Meanwhile, Walmart's playing catch-up, diving into digital ads with Vizio and amping up its in-store ad game with Walmart Connect.

WORLD
Headlines That'll Keep You Up All Night

  • Trump's Buyout Deadline Delayed: A judge slammed the brakes on Trump's federal worker buyout scheme, giving unions a chance to challenge its legality.

  • Honeywell's Tripartite Split: Honeywell's taking a cue from GE, splitting into three to potentially increase its market value, signaling a new era for US conglomerates.

  • DeepSeek Ban on Government Devices: A bipartisan move to keep Chinese AI tech off government devices, following in TikTok's banned footsteps.

INTERNATIONAL
Panama Canal: The Free Ride Debate

The US thought it had a free pass through the Panama Canal, but Panama's President Mulino said, "No deal." This spat over free passage could stir up old treaty dust, especially with Trump's campaign promise to reclaim control.

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MEDIA

TED's Willy Wonka Moment
After steering TED for 25 years, Chris Anderson's looking for someone to take the wheel. If you've got the vision, the commitment to keep TED free and nonpartisan, and deep pockets, you might just be the next big name in tech, entertainment, and design.

Starbucks Cracks Down on Mobile Orders

Starbucks is simplifying things for baristas by cutting down on overly complicated mobile orders. From now on, you can't add that splash of milk to your Refresher or order an americano without water. It's all about making the coffee run less chaotic.

Other Beats of Chaos

  • AMC's Stubs A-List gets pricier but lets you watch one more movie weekly.

  • Roblox's stock takes a hit, reflecting broader gaming industry struggles.

  • Anheuser-Busch rebrands "domestic" beer as "American."

  • YouTube's trying to woo TikTok creators with its own ad campaign as TikTok's future in the US hangs in balance.

  • Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom stores in the US are shutting down, marking the end of an era for mall surf culture.

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Your Chaos King
Bobby D

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