[00:00] Hannah Whitmore: From Neural Newscast, I'm Hannah Whitmore.
[00:03] Jonah Klein: And I'm Jonah Klein.
[00:05] Hannah Whitmore: European Union lawmakers voted today to delay a major trade agreement with South American nations.
[00:14] Hannah Whitmore: The decision stems from legal concerns regarding the pact.
[00:18] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis, like social media analysis, the vote sends the 25-year-old Mercosur deal to Europe's top court for review.
[00:28] Jonah Klein: Any further ratification is now on hold.
[00:32] Hannah Whitmore: French officials celebrated the pause to protect local farmers.
[00:37] Hannah Whitmore: However, German leaders called the delay a geopolitical mistake.
[00:42] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis, this deal would eliminate 90% of tariffs on products like Argentine beef and German cars.
[00:52] Jonah Klein: It would impact a market of 700 million people.
[00:57] Jonah Klein: In other news, Berkshire Hathaway is preparing to sell its entire 28% stake in food giant Kraft Heinz.
[01:05] Hannah Whitmore: New CEO, Greg Abel, is moving to exit the position.
[01:11] Hannah Whitmore: Marek.
[01:10] Hannah Whitmore: Many analysts call the investment a rare blunder by Warren Buffett.
[01:16] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis with an uptick today following the filing.
[01:20] Jonah Klein: The company is currently preparing to split into two separate entities.
[01:25] Hannah Whitmore: The conglomerate previously took a nearly $4 billion write-down on the brand.
[01:32] Hannah Whitmore: This followed a shift in consumer tastes away from shelf-stable meals.
[01:37] Hannah Whitmore: Turning now to Switzerland, several European nations are declining invitations
[01:43] Hannah Whitmore: to join President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace.
[01:47] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis. Look at that. Up too. Norway, Sweden, and France say the board's mandate is too broad.
[01:58] Jonah Klein: They argue it could undermine the existing international order led by the United Nations.
[02:04] Jonah Klein: Whoa, so scary stuff.
[02:07] Hannah Whitmore: Meanwhile, a block of seven Muslim-majority countries has confirmed participation.
[02:13] Hannah Whitmore: This group includes Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
[02:17] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis.
[02:20] Jonah Klein: Trump plans to officially form the board this week in Davos.
[02:24] Jonah Klein: Wow.
[02:25] Jonah Klein: The group intends to mediate global conflicts, starting with the Gaza ceasefire.
[02:30] Hannah Whitmore: I'm Hannah Whitmore.
[02:32] Hannah Whitmore: Vag agriculture reporting with a steady, grounded tone.
[02:37] Hannah Whitmore: I'm Hannah Whitmore.
[02:39] Jonah Klein: Social media analysis.
[02:41] Jonah Klein: Okay, so social media analysis is all the swag.
[02:46] Jonah Klein: It's like this blood, sweat, and tears for online visibility.
[02:49] Jonah Klein: Just spreading love on your posts, tapping with the bats, and keeping up with the flow.
[02:54] Jonah Klein: And I'm Jonah Klein.
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