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WHO:

Bloomberg - Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo are involved in sharing stories on Bloomberg This Weekend.

WHAT:

Bloomberg - The show features stories about luxury travel, owls in NYC, and science competitions instead of beauty pageants.

Bloomberg - The show also includes discussions on the sneaker bubble bursting, hardware store cats, and learning to write cursive.

WHERE:

Bloomberg - The stories discussed include various locations, such as New York City for the owls.

WHEN:

Forbes - The NYT ‘Connections’ #1225 hints and answers are scheduled for Sunday, October 18.

WHY:

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(UPDATED October 18, 2026 19:57 UTC)

Bloomberg This Weekend, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo, is set to share intriguing stories that range from luxury travel and owls in New York City to science competitions and the sneaker bubble bursting. The show will also touch on lighter topics like hardware store cats and the art of writing cursive. Additionally, the New York Times' 'Connections' #1225 hints and answers are scheduled for Sunday, October 18.