Attention shoppers: Prices are rising on everything from gas to travel to groceries. Oil surged this week because of the war in the Middle East, gas prices followed suit, and now President Donald Trump has implemented a new round of tariffs on 60 U.S. trading partners just before his 10% global tariff expired. So how are businesses and consumers reacting? NBC News business reporter Allie Canal puts the economic volatility in perspective. Plus, the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels say they’re imposing a blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel explains why the move is coming now and how the new front in the war could impact the region. Finally, for basketball fans, the wait is over: NBA legend LeBron James says he’s joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. NBC Sports play-by-play commentator Noah Eagle joins to break down why James made a big move — with a big pay cut — at what could be the end of his career.

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New York became the first state in the nation to enact a one-year moratorium on massive AI data centers last week. Gov. Kathy Hochul joins the show to explain why she’s not worried about missing out on an economic boom as a result — plus, her take on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 200 days. Meanwhile, data centers have been popping up across the country — and have become a controversial issue in many states. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles visited Virginia’s Loudoun County to learn what life is like in “Data Center Alley,” which boasts the highest concentration in the world. Finally, even before Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” became a massive hit, right-wing critics were attacking it online. NBC News Culture and Trends Reporter Angela Yang reveals why AI-generated versions of the ancient Greek epic are being created as part of the backlash.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has already cost over $37 billion, but some officials say that number is billions too low. Meanwhile, President Trump is escalating threats on critical Iranian infrastructure. NBC News national security and global affairs reporter Dan De Luce breaks down how the renewed attacks are impacting the Pentagon’s budget and whether the president’s threats could lead to more intense military action. Plus, House Republicans are racing to advance key policy items before heading out for their August recess. NBC News chief Capitol Hill correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down why several of the GOP’s priorities are facing major roadblocks. Lastly, with an FDA advisory panel set to review seven peptides this week, NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel joins to do some myth-busting about the drugs.

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President Trump is reigniting a trade war with Canada, imposing a 50% tariff on a number of products ahead of Friday’s deadline for the expiration of his 10% global tariffs. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake explains how the administration could keep using tariffs as a negotiation tactic and how the Canadian wildfires are factoring in. Plus, British authorities are trying to extradite the controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate with a new set of rape charges brought against them, which the brothers deny. Heidi Blake, investigative reporter for The New Yorker magazine, explains how their arrest last weekend points to a shifting relationship between the brothers and the Trump administration. Finally, NBC News AI reporter Jared Perlo reports from China’s largest AI conference, where the technology is powering robot traffic cops, breakdancers and more.

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At least three U.S. service members were killed in the Middle East over the weekend. The U.S. military responded by attacking Iranian missile and drone launch sites. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube breaks down how a lack of transparency from the Pentagon has made it difficult to understand the military’s mission and discusses whether we’ve entered a new phase of the war. Then, Keir Starmer is out and Andy Burnham is in as Britain’s prime minister. NBC News senior reporter Alexander Smith introduces us to the country’s seventh leader in a decade and explains why Burnham may have more staying power than his predecessors. And it was an epic opening weekend for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” adaptation. NBC News managing editor for business and the economy Mike Calia explains how the IMAX 70 mm film is part of a growing push for “premium screen” experiences.

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President Trump repeated his claims of voter fraud and foreign interference in the 2020 election in a primetime address last night, while also accusing China of undermining his presidential campaign that year. But he offered no clear evidence for these allegations. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson breaks down why he thinks Trump conflated election influence and election interference, and why he thinks states are prepared to protect elections against foreign adversaries. Plus, Telemundo play-by-play announcer Andrés Cantor and his iconic “goooooool” calls will be in the booth when Argentina and Spain go head-to-head in Sunday’s World Cup finale. Cantor shares his highlights from the tournament, previews what he calls a “dream final” matchup and explains why he has worn the same suit for every Argentina game. Finally, NBC News entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas tells us who to expect in FIFA’s first-ever halftime show – and why soccer fans are upset about it.

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The U.S. military ramped up its attacks on Iran Thursday morning, with strikes targeting areas near Tehran. Iran hit back at U.S. allies in the region in response. NBC News chief international correspondent Keir Simmons explains how disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz are fueling the latest stage of the conflict. Then, President Donald Trump is teasing “really big news” in a primetime address to the nation at 9 p.m. ET. NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down what to expect. Finally, Spain and Argentina will face off in the World Cup final. Turfcoach CEO Christian Theil explains how the grass on the pitch could help crown the tournament champion.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche wants to drop the "acting" from his title, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle voiced their concerns at his confirmation hearing Wednesday. NBC News Correspondent Julie Tsirkin walks us through some of the key moments in Blanche’s testimony and the odds that he’ll win over two Republican holdouts. Plus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified more than 7,000 potential cases of the foodborne illness cyclosporiasis nationwide. NBC News Health and Medical News Reporter Erika Edwards shares best practices to avoid getting sick. Then, the Panini World Cup sticker craze has hit the U.S., and collectors are trading like mad to finish their books before the end of the tournament.

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