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

Spirit Airlines Shut Down (17,000 Jobs Lost): What Happened?

Spirit Airlines is officially dead. 17,000 people lost their jobs overnight, and thousands are stranded. But the real question is: who actually killed Spirit—and why did nobody stop it?

📌 Source: Inc.com

https://www.inc.com/kevin-haynes/spirit-airlines-grounded-forever/91339722

Grad PLUS Loans Are Gone… Here's What Happens Next

Grad PLUS loans are being eliminated, and private lenders are about to cash in.

Here's how the new repayment plan could trap borrowers for 30 years. In this clip, you'll learn Grad PLUS Loans Are Gone… Here's What Happens Next.

📌 Source (CNBC):

https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/05/04/private-student-loan-expansion.html

Employee SNAPS at Boss: "I'm Human… Not a Robot!"

His boss gave him work at midnight again… so he sent one photo. After that, the boss went completely silent. A boss asked an employee to work late again—so he replied with one picture of a robot.

📌 Source:

The Economic Times

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/i-am-a-human-not-a-robot-employees-simple-reply-to-extra-work-hours-leaves-boss-speechless/articleshow/130496297.cms

Timestamps

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

01:15 - Spirit Airlines Shut Down (17,000 Jobs Lost): What Happened?

17:27 - Grad PLUS Loans Are Gone… Here's What Happens Next

31:34 - Employee SNAPS at Boss: "I'm Human… Not a Robot!"

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