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.
Here’s What Retirement on a Pension Looks Like in America - WSJ — Amazing stories. A pension is powerful.
Completed Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Now on to Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.
The 7 Best Sofas of 2024 | Reviews by Wirecutter — in the market for a new sofa.