🍳 When to eat breakfast?

Happy Wednesday! It’s September 13 — people are talking about the US vs. Google case, the debate over when to eat breakfast, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly.

🏛️ In the news: U.S. vs. Google

The government accused Google of violating antitrust laws in its deals with Apple and others that made Google the default search engine.

🏛️ The Department of Justice said that Google's exclusivity agreements hurt competition. Google coerced other companies to adopt Google products, and used profits from these partnerships to undercut competition.

🏛️ Reason Magazine thinks the case is silly. Google dominates the search space, but only because it's popular — not because of monopolistic practices.

🏛️ But The Atlantic says the case is justified: The government has been soft on antitrust in tech for decades now. This case could signal a new era of scrutiny.

🏛️ Either way, the blog Outside the Beltway thinks the case proves that laws need to be updated to regulate tech companies. The core US antitrust laws were passed over 100 years ago!

🍳 Cultural trend: When to eat breakfast?

When is the best time to eat breakfast — and should you eat it at all? There is new debate on both questions.

🍳 Northwestern Med recommends aiming for an hour after after you wake up. That way it doesn't blend into a late morning snack or an early lunch.

🍳 Forbes thinks any time within the first two hours is fine. But definitely keep it healthy — avoid sugary cereals and pancakes/waffles.

🍳 Henry Ford Health says we should try skipping breakfast entirely. With intermittent fasting, you eat all your calories in one big evening meal.

🍳 But Today disagrees: Calorie timing matters a lot. Aim for breakfast before 8:30am — you'll lower your blood pressure and your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Quick hits

🚨 After a manhunt that lasted for nearly two weeks, Pennsylvania police apprehended Danelo Cavalcante, an escaped convict. (NBC Philadelphia)

💸 Prices for US consumers rose 3.7% in August, up from July's 3.2% rate. Core inflation cooled. (CNN)

⚽ Luis Rubiales resigned as president of Spain's Soccer Federation. He faced heavy criticism for kissing a player after Spain won the World Cup. (SI)

🎾 Simona Halep was banned from tennis until 2026 for multiple doping violations. She plans to appeal. (AP News)

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- Jeff (co-founder of Shades)