Farewell to AOL Dial-Up, AI Talent Wars, and a New Chip Deal with Washington
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Alex and Morgan open with the National Weather Summary, noting widespread rainfall in the Midwest and ongoing heat across the southern U.S., along with the local Sacramento forecast. They also recap market performance for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Bitcoin, before closing with a sports update on the San Francisco Giants’ latest game.
AOL Ends Dial-Up After 34 Years The first major story reflects on the end of an era as AOL announces the shutdown of its dial-up internet service. The hosts explore the historical significance of AOL’s role in bringing millions online, the surprising number of subscribers who still used it in 2025, and how its discontinuation closes a chapter in internet h ...
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