# The Heist That Steals the Cloud | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-07-30T14:11:07+00:00
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## Resource

In a near-future drowning in digital clutter and physical excess, Nathaniel Rich’s “Cloudthief” spins a gripping tale where the perfect crime is stealing data—not just from servers, but from the soul of a hyper-connected society. As characters like Tim and Virginia—outcasts in a world obsessed with AI and storage—navigate isolation and minimalism, the novel exposes the environmental and emotional toll of hoarding everything. The heist at a Tulsa data center becomes the pulse of the plot, merging physical and digital realms. But beneath the tech, it’s the power of human connection and storytelling that ultimately wins—proving that even in a cloud-driven age, our shared tales remain the most valuable thing we own. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3df6ab110ac1c1de

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