Class Is Canceled Until Further Notice While I Do My Job - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency — So much truth in this humorous piece.
As Antonio Brown would say, “This is a whole lotta money.”
The United States alone pledged about $45 billion in arms and military aid to Ukraine between Russia’s fullscale invasion in February 2022 and October 2023[15] and a total surpassing $174 billion by September 2024.[16] Most of this money goes to American companies who make weapons and military equipment.[17][7][18]
Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Is Dead at 100 - The New York Times — Two thoughts: 1. Americans love their ex-presidents and 2. Look at the byline of this obit, one of the authors is dead himself.
The World’s Best Chess Player Just Stormed Out of a Tournament—Over a Pair of Pants - WSJ — I feel like Magnus did the right thing here.
Trump Backers, Including Elon Musk, Clash With Far Right Over Immigrant Workers and H-1B Visas - The New York Times — Who would have thought that H1-B visas would divide the MAGA party?
Does Listening to a Book Count as Reading It? Debate Roils Literary World - WSJ — My view: No, listening to an audiobook does not count as reading it.
The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States - The New York Times — Long overdue
Holiday Sales Reveal a Split in Consumer Spending - WSJ
Inflation-weary consumers were projected to splurge this year on holiday gifts, food and decorations—fueled by online purchases, according to industry estimates. But the gains were increasingly driven by higher-income households, those making more than $100,000 a year. Lower-income Americans were squeezed by higher prices for groceries, child care and other monthly expenses.
Duracell M250 Portable Charging Hub - Your Power Companion — I need this battery.
California’s Minimum-Wage Hike Has Actually Been Great - The Atlantic — A deeply flawed article but worth reading to understand why some people support minimum wage increases.