In this weekly roundup of news coverage, Nick breaks down important stories you might have missed that we should all have eyes on.

Retatrutide Explained: Is It Better Than Ozempic & Mounjaro? A Date Now Costs $200, AI is

Retatrutide is being called the next Ozempic — but is it actually better than Mounjaro and Tirzepatide? Dr. Jeff Gross explains how it works, fat loss results, and what people should know before using it.

Dating Now Costs $200 a Date—Here's Why Gen Z Is Giving Up

Dating now costs nearly $200 per night, and Gen Z is quitting the dating scene.

Here's how inflation, dating apps, and 'dateflation' are destroying modern relationships.

Source: https://fortune.com/2026/05/05/is-dating-worth-it-anymore-average-cost-of-dating-nears-200-dollars/

AI Is Making Your Electric Bill EXPLODE (Here's Proof)

AI data centers are draining the power grid and raising electricity prices nationwide.

Here's why your bill is exploding — and what we can do about it.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-affairs/2026/05/13/comed-electric-customer-bills-rising-ai-data-centers-pjm-energy-costs

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the Eyes Wide Open weekly round-up

01:07 - Retatrutide Explained: Is It Better Than Ozempic & Mounjaro?

13:45 - Dating Now Costs $200 a Date—Here's Why Gen Z Is Giving Up

25:38 - AI Is Making Your Electric Bill EXPLODE (Here's Proof)

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