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Every time Friday the 13th rolls around, tattoo shops across the country host all-day flash events, where artists draw up small, repeatable designs of the spooky or superstitious variety. Here & Now’s Grace Griffin reports from Ghost in the Machine Tattoo in Boston to learn more about the history of the tradition and what it means to tattoo artists and clients alike. 

Then, Julianna Glasse was raised evangelical Christian, and had a marriage and a musical career rooted in faith. But when she started to read books on philosophy and feminism, she no longer felt she could continue in that life. Glasse talks about her memoir, “This is What Happens When Women Read.” 

And, United Airlines is banning AI agents from booking flights on behalf of customers, citing concerns that AI bots could expose sensitive personal information or make unintended purchases. The Wall Street Journal’s Alison Sider tells us more.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has resigned,, amid an investigation into his affair with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence officials as a suspected Chinese spy. The resignation came hours after the New York Times reported on another affair Huang had, this one with a subordinate at the company. Writer and podcaster Kara Swisher explains the unfolding scandal, and MS NOW’s Ali Velshi breaks down what it all means.

And, Democrat Scott Colom made history as the first Black person elected to represent Mississippi in the U.S. Senate. Marvin King, professor at the University of Mississippi, details Colom’s victory.

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For more than 60 years, researchers at the University of Virginia have identified children who, from the time they were toddlers, said they had been someone else. Now, a new study from the center shows that people who died a violent or unexpected death are reincarnated more quickly than others. We speak with researcher Saeedeh Sadeghi about the study. 

Then, lawmakers are pushing for tighter controls on the export of artificial intelligence chips after Jensen Huang, the CEO of top U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, said he had an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The Council on Foreign Relations' Chris McGuire discusses what this means for U.S. national security and its place in the AI race. 

And, the strongest El Niño on record is expected to peak in a few months. Grist and KERA's Celeste Guajardo tells us what to expect. 

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The Food and Drug Administration is warning that GLP-1 medications may be linked to a rare eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss. Elaine Chen, biotech reporter with STAT, explains the findings and whether patients should be concerned.

Then, Nvidia’s stock price continues to fall as the scandal involving CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy unfolds. Matt Sheehan from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace breaks down the implications for the U.S.-China artificial intelligence race.

And, California voters rejected a ballot measure that would have imposed a wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to fund health care. Marisa Lagos, reporter for KQED, details why the measure failed and what it means for future efforts to tax the wealthy.

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The head of one of the world's most valuable companies has admitted to an affair with a woman suspected of being a spy for China. Nvidia is now investigating. The Financial Times' Demetri Sevastopulo shares more. 

Then, Democrats are looking to build on their recent red-state election victories. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks about what Democrats should do next.

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