How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas? - The New York Times
Europe is weak and delusional (but not doomed) — DHH breaks it down.
Star Wars Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary | StarWars.com
On February 19, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with a re-release of the 1977 original back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere.
Trick for installing/upgrading your Sonos speakers — Turn off all VPNs. On your phone and on your main router.
Fizz, forklifts and failed McDonald’s runs: How F1 winners celebrate world titles - The Athletic
“I really wanted some McNuggets, but it was the morning, so they didn’t have any left,” he said. “I had a Sausage McMuffin. Was it the breakfast of champions? Certainly not. I regretted it straightaway.”
The New College Unemployment Line - WSJ
The unemployment rate last year for 20-to-29-year-olds who had recently received an associate degree was 2.1% versus 15.3% for those with a bachelor’s degree.
With return, Philip Rivers extends NFL health insurance plan for 5 more years - The Athletic — the truth.
Anthony Geary, Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ Dies at 78 - The New York Times — Ah, yes, Luke and Laura. American originals.
What Happens After A.I. Destroys College Writing? | The New Yorker
Education, particularly in the humanities, rests on a belief that, alongside the practical things students might retain, some arcane idea mentioned in passing might take root in their mind, blossoming years in the future. A.I. allows any of us to feel like an expert, but it is risk, doubt, and failure that make us human. I often tell my students that this is the last time in their lives that someone will have to read something they write, so they might as well tell me what they actually think.
Writing one sentence per line | Derek Sivers
The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich - The New York Times
The Trump Gold Card — The website is up. Let’s do this!
The Pitt Season 2 Trailer: Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby Clashes With Replacement
The Pitt Season 2 | Official Trailer | HBO Max - YouTube
hellobucky | The StoryGraph — I opened a StoryGraph account. Follow along!
In Another Country
I have to admit this story took a long time to read. I can’t grasp the underlying meaning of the story. I can’t clearly see the overall narrative arc. I think it’s more an exploratory piece about physical injury, recovery from injury and disillusionment with the promises of modern medicine. It also explores, to a lesser extent, the emotional injury of war and death.
Trump Accounts - Jumpstarting the American Dream
How do I stop showing reminders in calend… - Apple Community - A mystery has been solved.
Hills Like White Elephants
Another vague short story where there is not enough context to figure out the result.
It was okay. This story would have far more impact if you knew what the characters decided to do.
Many “experts” say that the unspoken procedure is an abortion. But is it really that? I feel like this conversation could’ve been about a root canal and we wouldn’t know the difference.
I like short stories. I really do. But vague short stories feel like a waste of time. Yes, it is a work of art. But deeply unsatisfying.
The Role of Doctors Is Changing Forever | The New Yorker
The medical profession of the twentieth century was a hegemon; today, it is a regional power. When a hegemon loses status, it can take a few paths. It can aim for restoration—bringing back the empire—which in this case would probably focus on gatekeeping. It can retreat, which might mean abdicating medicine’s broad public role, perhaps in favor of a narrow focus on earnings and technical skills. The last—and, in my view, the best—path is reinvention. Doctors can remake their profession by embracing the multi-polar medical landscape they now inhabit, and by acting as a kind of system stabilizer: working with other powers to help shape rules, norms, and relationships. A superpower may act as though it can stand alone, but middle powers know the value of diplomacy and coalition-building.
Domestic Yearly Box Office - Box Office Mojo - Definitely a weak year at the Box Officr.
Tweek Calendar — Minimal To Do list and Weekly Task Planner App
Tweek Calendar — Minimal To Do list and Weekly Task Planner App:
-- My new favorite planning app.