Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 0:00–0:44 · ▶ Listen from here

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President Trump signed a proclamation that designates the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room as national monuments. He said the action is meant to keep future administrations from changing his design of those spaces.

Gold rose in early Asian trading as risk sentiment improved. ANZ Research said the gain reflects growing optimism that a Democratic‑led Congress could fight inflation more effectively.

Here's Theo with business, and a big move in travel.

Reporting in this segment

• Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office · The Guardian
• Gold Continues to Rise Amid Better Risk Sentiment · Wall Street Journal

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 0:46–1:29 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena.

Airbnb announced it will launch an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027, according to its Q3 2026 earnings letter released today. The agent will help users plan and book travel. Airbnb said today’s AI agents handle simple tasks like restaurant reservations or scheduling appointments.

The New York Times Company is in exclusive negotiations to buy Letterboxd, the film‑lover social network, for roughly $330 million. The talks follow recent rumors that Sony Pictures and A24 were also interested.

Ivy, how is tomorrow looking out there?

Reporting in this segment

• Airbnb is working on an AI travel agent · The Verge
• The New York Times is in talks to buy Letterboxd for around $330 million · The Verge

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 1:31–1:53 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado, and a red flag warning for parts of California. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 43.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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Read by Elena (AI anchor) · 1:53–1:59 · ▶ Listen from here

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