In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.
Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target
Ever wondered if AI is really coming for your job or if you're just funding a billionaire's gamble?
Nick unpacks the shocking truths behind the tech industry's AI frenzy—spoiler alert: it's more smoke and mirrors than Silicon Valley's latest miracle.
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NDTV Profit
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/harder-to-justify-uber-s-andrew-macdonald-to-nvidia-s-bryan-catanzaro-raise-alarm-over-ai-costs-11553263
Why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy | Here`s Why
The economy looks strong on paper. So why are millions of Americans skipping meals just to survive?
In this video, you'll learn why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy.
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CNN Business:
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/27/economy/us-food-insecurity-economic-sentiment
This Illinois Bill Would Replace Private Health Insurance | SB 2873
Illinois SB 2873 could completely transform healthcare by replacing private insurance with universal coverage.
Will Illinois become the first state to prove healthcare can be treated as a right instead of a business?
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My Stateline
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/universal-health-care-proposal-in-illinois-senate-would-eliminate-private-insurance-cover-undocumented-migrants/
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the Eyes Wide Open weekly round-up
01:19 - Big AI Lie EXPOSED! Why Your Job Isn't the Real Target
13:34 - Why Americans Are Skipping Meals in a 'Booming' Economy
22:59 - This Illinois Bill Would Replace Private Health Insurance
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