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Neal Freiman

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Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

So I think the social component, not even talking about the monetary component has far reaching implications, literally based on how we are gathering around to do like a very fundamental thing, which is share a meal with someone else.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

One activity it's definitely seems to be killing, not killing, but hurting is cooking.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

There's this report from the Wisconsin School of Business.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

They found that when food delivery platforms entered counties in the United States, residents spent an average of nine percent less time cooking each day than they did before food delivery companies came in.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

I'm spending 9% less time cooking these days, but it's because my knife skills have improved, Neil.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

I've been practicing on it, even though I am wearing a bandage right now because I recently cut my finger.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

I've seen your dice.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

It's pretty tight.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

For my next number, Amtrak dipped its toe into the fashion world, selling a tracksuit, get it, that'll cost you...

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

$279.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

The two-piece branded tracks who went on sale last week through Monday with a price tag that almost matches the cost of a one-way Amtrak ticket from New York to Boston.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

The goal is to drum up excitement for the next-gen Acela, Amtrak's newest high-speed trains that launched last summer in the Northeast.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

The outfit is designed to embody the, quote, premium comfort, modern design, and elevated experience of the new trains.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

The track suit is the handiwork of Anastasia Lukinskaya, a student at the New York School of Design.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

When Amtrak introduced its new trains last year, it held a competition in partnership with the School of Design's

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

to determine the look, and Anastasia proved victorious in the ready-to-wear category.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

But is anyone actually buying the new Amtrak merch?

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

One exec told the Washington Post that, yes, they surpassed their goal but declined to share specifics.

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

Toby, as MBD's fashion authority, would you wear an Amtrak-branded tracksuit?

Morning Brew Daily
AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

The fact that I'm the fashion authority in this group says more about maybe you than actually me.