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#926: Tesla teases the long-awaited Cybercab and is ready to share more details. Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face in a massive deal valued at $13B. Drugmakers are now shifting to a new spot that promises much growth…baldness. Burning Man is underway but…is it still the free-spirited event it once was? Finally, the iconic feminist icon Gloria Steinem passes away at 92.

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#925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy deployment. Customers are discovering restaurants are starting to rely on AI-generated images to promote their food…and it’s disturbing. Neal dives into the numbers of the new “working class,” the dying tradition of the 10PM dinner in Spain, and the clever way the New England Patriots to distract their opponents field goal attempts. Finally, Uber lays off 10% of its employees.

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#924: Some labor groups are standing up to the data center backlash, saying it could jeopardize thousands of jobs. Global bond selloff puts a squeeze on borrowers around the world. GoPro just got bought out after years of decline. Dyson launches a $500 toothbrush that squirts at you. Finally, would you buy a MrBeast book?

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#923: Tim Cook’s time as the head honcho at Apple has come to an official close. A look back on his career and what to expect from John Ternus. MapQuest refuses to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and it somehow helps it shoot up to the top app in navigation. Syracuse University is facing an enrollment crisis and it's hurting their budget books. Toby talks about the trend of AI note takers that have escaped the office and into everyday conversations. Finally, the FTC faces off against Amazon over pricing claims.

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#922: Trump announces deal that has the US take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. OpenAI’s investigation into the Hugging Face hack attack reveals shocking discoveries of its AI agents. NASA launches a next generation telescope that could unlock the secrets of dark energy and dark matter. Brands are capitalizing on RushTok. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead

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