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iPhone Duo Is Here & Data Centers Are Causing a Gray Paint Sales Boom
#961: The iPhone Duo arrives in stores and the public can get their hands on it for $2,000. NYC’s horse carriage ban is raising many questions for the drivers who have to figure out how to maintain their livelihood. With all the data centers being built, the gray paint business i ... Show More
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Yesterday
Cybersecurity’s Black Wednesday Puts 70% of Internet At Risk & ‘Glee’ Returns
#960: Government websites go dark as hackers exploit weaknesses. Meta strikes a deal to keep Zuckerberg in California. United CEO is caught in a firestorm after doubling down on his support of a national wealth tax. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers from the Victoria’s Secret ... Show More
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