Bari Weiss is taking over CBS News and cashing in big. The Free Press founder reportedly scored a $150 million deal to lead the struggling network. But is this a bold reinvention for CBS or David Ellison splurging with his father Larry’s billions? Meanwhile, the government shutdown hits the one-week mark, Wall Street is wondering if TikTok’s U.S. spinoff has the legal legs to go public, and Elon Musk’s “Optimus” robots hit Hollywood, serving burgers and fries. Are they here to take orders or jobs?

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