Axios

Motor oil could become the next supply-chain headache as major companies warn that Middle East turmoil is squeezing key ingredients used in synthetic lubricants.

Why it matters: Drivers, repair shops and auto suppliers could soon see higher prices, reduced selection and temporary out-of-stocks for some synthetic motor oils.

Bed Bath & Beyond's comeback is entering its next phase with the opening Saturday of its first co-branded Container Store location in Texas.

Why it matters: The new Bed Bath & Beyond is betting shoppers still have an emotional connection to the brand after its last stores closed in 2023 — and that a smaller co-branded format can succeed where its sprawling big-box stores failed.

We knew the Cerebras IPO would whet public market appetite for new AI stocks, ahead of SpaceX next month, but not that it would look more like a nachos platter than an amuse bouche.

• Shares opened at $350 — a whopping 89% above its IPO price — and climbed as high as $385 before settling at $311.
• For context, it originally filed to price at between $115-$125, and just four months ago sold shares in a Series H round at $89.

Kimmeridge, an energy-focused private equity firm, on Friday announced that its Caturus unit will proceed with construction of its Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana.

Why it matters: While Commonwealth has been planned for years, the go-ahead arrives as the Iran war is putting fresh focus on gas from outside the Middle East.

The flood of AI-generated writing unleashed by ChatGPT appears to have leveled off — a sign that AI content hasn't overtaken the web after all.

The big picture: The share of online news articles, blog posts and listicles that are primarily AI-generated has held near 50% for more than a year, according to a new analysis from digital marketing agency Graphite.

Dating app fatigue is driving younger users away, but one demographic is just discovering the swipe: seniors.

Why it matters: As more older Americans live longer and increasingly alone, they're looking for love the new-fashioned way.

AI is coming for one of America's dirtiest jobs: changing tires.

Why it matters: Demand for tire service is accelerating, in part because EV tires need more frequent replacement — just as service shops struggle to hire technicians.

Americans across income levels are flocking to cruise vacations despite economic anxiety and broader travel headwinds.

Why it matters: Cruises are one of the travel industry's most resilient sectors — drawing younger travelers and value-conscious consumers even as other parts of the vacation economy show signs of strain.

OpenAI's AI coding agent Codex is coming to the ChatGPT mobile app Thursday.

Why it matters: OpenAI is trying to make Codex cheaper and easier to use as it battles Anthropic for developers and enterprise customers.

Attorneys for Elon Musk wrapped up their case against OpenAI on Thursday, asserting in closing arguments that they've proven the AI giant misused the millions of dollars Musk donated and violated their duty to uphold OpenAI's founding ethos.

The other side: OpenAI lawyers countered that Musk's $38 million donations in the early days of OpenAI didn't have specific strings attached and that the organization has continued to pursue its mission, albeit with various changes in structure.

• OpenAI and Microsoft are also claiming that the lawsuit was filed too late and that Musk's own misconduct should prevent him from prevailing.

Why it matters: Musk wants CEO Sam Altman ousted as CEO and removed from OpenAI's board, as well as billions of dollars in damages, though he says he would donate any winnings back to OpenAI's nonprofit arm.