Bottom line: the issue isn't only what Iran can do. It's that everyone now knows what Iran can do. Revealed vulnerability changes bargaining power.

A B+ economy with a recession-sized deficit is like showing up to a Sunday barbecue in full scuba gear. Technically you’re dressed, but something doesn't add up.

"You can't say the cost of a puppy is $200 because that was the adoption fee." The Pentagon's $25B price tag does exactly that — it ignores veterans' care, disability payments, and decades of interest. The true cost of war shows up long after the fighting stops.

The problem with a gas tax holiday? Lower gas prices encourage more driving.⁣ ⁣ If the goal is relief, send checks based on last year's gas spending instead. Similar help for households, without increasing demand.

Two weeks in, Platypus Economics is doing well. But to really succeed, we need sponsors. It's simple economics, really. Insight: I bet some of my Platypals work in the real world, with real jobs, and advertising budgets. If that's you, reach out: sponsor@platypuseconomics.com

The platypus has a sixth sense — it picks up signals invisible to everyone else. That's what good economics gives you. The promise: see clearly in murky waters.

Debt by itself is a lousy guide. A $500,000 mortgage can be manageable or terrifying depending on salary, rates, and future earnings. Same with countries: the real question isn’t “how much debt?” but “can they carry it?”

Think of an oil shock like a stone tossed in a pond. First splash: gasoline. Then the ripples: airfares, delivery costs, packaging, groceries, construction materials.⁣ ⁣ The ripples are real. Just give them a moment to spread.

One more sleep until I can tell you what I've been working on. Can't wait.

The key distinction is between nominal wages and real wages. Nominal wages are the dollars on your paycheck. Real wages are what those dollars can actually buy.⁣ ⁣ If prices rise faster than pay, you’re going backwards.

Penultimate show live now!! Look at all those little spirits www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBk...

If you have more than $350,000 cash in the bank, you can't afford to ignore this. To watch full video go here: https://youtu.be/RMBikNYAfFQ

🇮🇹 ❌ #Italy ’s PM #GiorgiaMeloni summons #Isräëli ambassador, demands apology after footage of #ItamarBenGvir taunting detained #Gäza flotilla activists Demands release of Italian citizens, calling their treatment 'violation of human dignity' #IDF detained 430 activists from more than 40 countries

“This is an absolute gift if you’re running against [Republicans]...I could not have invented a stupider thing for them to do.” @milestaylor.bsky.social on the effort from Trump’s GOP to fund his White House ballroom as Americans’ economic worries mount.

What does the future of aid actually look like? @daveainsworth.bsky.social is reporting from the Global Partnerships Conference, a convening led by the FCDO to rethink global development. The conversations so far focus on the sector’s most pressing challenge, including debt restructuring.

this Friday left on a jet plane but to be fair I didn't get out of bed 'til noon.

New pedestrian crossing at Timber Quay and active travel part of Magee expansion plans www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

Hey people of the world, love ya! We live in a culture that doesnt really care for love, or rather, has a really fucked up idea of what "love" means. As hate and hosility grow, i have taken the growth of my heart more seriously. Anybody who says love and empathy are flaws should be dismissed

New podcast episode: GLM-5.1 Z.ai's GLM-5.1 is an open-weight 754B MoE model that tops SWE-Bench Pro with 58.4, sustains 8-hour autonomous coding sessions, and runs under MIT license at $0.95/M input tokens. Full episode in the reply. #AI #Podcast #LLM

🏃 The Videos of that race are incredible! 🎉 Why not you?

No matter what age you are, embrace curiosity this back-to-school season. Learn new skills—while making discoveries that matter—when you explore our featured citizen science projects. Find it all in the latest edition of the SciStarter newsletter: conta.cc/3UjTJAS @crowdsourceherbook.bsky.social

3/3:💛 that picking up a camera, spending time in nature, and committing images to print can bring a real sense of calm, clarity, and perspective. You can download his book for free, or choose to make a donation to Join @MindCharity

Your Flag Decal ( #johnprine cover) #nokings 3-28-26 @havalinapdx.bsky.social @charluminous.bsky.social

Both sides are not the same.

"Calling All Stations!" Greetings, fellow wonderful friends/Super SvenPals! Let's all escape from evil & come to our good place! Ready for #Svengoolie & his big Me-TV premiere of Ray Harryhausen's classic mammoth Columbia sci-fi masterpiece adaptation of " #FirstMenInTheMoon" (1964)! Sven Cheers!

This one warms my heart.

My reputation proceeds me 🤭💕

Culers have shown up in Oslo to support Barcelona & are making themselves heard ❤️💙 🎥: FCBfemeni

We’re creating a GameDev.tv mascot 👀 and it needs a name! Funny, clever, silly - all welcome. Drop your best ideas 👇 #GameDev #Blender #B3D

Black Americans control $2 TRILLION in annual spending power & are the fastest-growing group of investors & entrepreneurs in the USA What happens if we left America overnight? Watch: linktw.in/DhvfoT Let’s break it down financially #blackwealth #economics #blackcommunity #financialliteracy

🎵 The Doobie Brothers (1972) Jesus Is Just Alright 🙏

🎙️ New EdUp Canada Podcast! Michael Sangster speaks with Larissa Bezo on Canada’s international education system, how rapid policy changes are shaping global perception, and what it will take to rebuild trust through long-term thinking and collaboration. 🔊 buff.ly/iuoa1i3 #TheEdUpExperience #NACC

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This episode was my pick and I went a little outside of our wheelhouse by picking a noir flick from 1955. I’m proud of this one, and I love this film so much. The opening hooked me good, so before you check out our new @cultfilmclub.com episode, see if this opening grabs you the same way…

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⭐ HIGHLIGHT ⭐ 🐍Slytherin Journey🐍 |Day 3| 📖 another day at hogwarts ✨ 🔗 STREAMS & SOCIALS 🌐 linktr.ee/lamecast #gamergirl #smallstreamer #hogwartslegacy #hogwartslegacygameplay #ravenclaw #hufflepuff #gryffindor #slytherin #harrypotter #hogwarts

This week's Recap with Rick: supporting opioid recovery in Northwest Washington and touring Seattle's FIFA World Cup base camp.

Salmon sperm microneedling. Yes, really. 🐟✨ And it's the Korean skincare secret for wrinkles + radiance. **The serum:** 🧬 **5,000ppm Salmon Egg DNA (PDRN)** – Signals skin to repair collagen + elastin. Like a text message saying "rebuild now." 🐟 **2,000ppm Collagen** – Plumps from within.

Mondays hit hard - but sometimes a joke so bad it loops back to funny is all you need. 😅 🤳 Best watched full screen (or with subtitles)! #MondayMotivation

🚨| ¡Cállate, cállate, cerdita! Así estalló el presidente. Donald Trump perdió los estribos e insultó a una periodista que se atrevió a preguntarle sobre los documentos del caso Epstein. El incidente ocurrió durante una conversación del mandatario con reporteros a bordo del avión presidencial

Raleigh is ready to roll. 🔌⚡️

Cloudy & cool conditions in Colma today, but we persist on this 2nd of May, standing up for peace, free speech & fair elections. @maddow.bsky.social #Resist #MayDayStrong2026 #TeslaTakedown #NoKings #RemoveTheRegime #NoWar #ICEOut #Colma #California #FreeAmerica #Indivisible

The most annoying sound of Arizona life… stupid leaf blowers because god forbid you get dust on the ground in the desert.

Why White Label Tokenization Platforms Are the Future of Digital Asset Technology White label tokenization platforms enable secure, scalable digital asset creation with built-in compliance, smart contracts, and faster market entry. www.blockchainx.tech/white-label-...

Can you guess what Patricia Alvarez is training for? 👉 Hint: it's a team sport 👀 Ps: The answer will be revealed in 24 hours, do not check her profile 🫵 📹: @patrialvareez #Olympics

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Vote for change. Vote Scottish Labour on the 7th May. 🌹🗳️ #BothVotesScottishLabour

It all started in 1957 with a little boy named Matthew when he asked for a Sheriff Woody doll. Matthew: A Toy Story Prequel, now available linktr.ee/theanthonykt #indiewriter #toystory #pixar #disney

One of those Macrourids with the jelly heads. Could it be something like Hymenocephalus? #OkeanosExplorer dive EX2603 #MarineLife

I'M ACTUALLY SCREAMING, YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE BENE WAITING FOR THIS?!?

🌸 Florale Kunst auf der IPM 🌸 Auf der IPM konnten Floristinnen und Floristen eindrucksvoll zeigen, was ihr Handwerk kann: kreative Konzepte, starke Formen, mutige Farben – echte Kunstwerke aus Blumen.

Super fun remixing this absolute banger from @ramonbraumuller.eurosky.social Took the Amiga version as the main reference but sprinkled in some sound design and references to tracks from the PC version. Two loop version on YouTube: youtu.be/df89bO1CGiQ

Legendary: When Larry Fitzgerald answered questions after a game and a reporter's phone started to ring… Larry: “Can we get some professionalism here, please?” The reporter was Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Rest in peace 💔🕊️ Original post

From festival wrap-ups to upcoming parades, we have the most-read stories of the week. Our top headlines feature updates on Orlando's LGBTQ+ Weekend marking 35 years of magic and St. Petersburg preparing to raise the Pride flag for Shine with Pride 2026.

Artist Miles Johnston #draws and #paints surreal figures that twist, split and loop back on themselves to show the strange weight of being #human. Artist: @miles_art #art #surrealart #drawing #artwork #creative

FOX NEWS: We boast that we're a net exporter of oil, so it's that the case, why are prices going higher? CHRIS WRIGHT: Because it's a global market. But energy prices are much lower in the US than they are in Europe or Asia. That's a result of President Trump's energy dominance agenda.

#1 SONG THIS DAY IN HISTORY! May 26th, 1967 "Groovin" by the Young Rascals SONG LINK: youtu.be/4JIq8Zn0AJE?... @djraysmusic.com

The proud boys go up against real veterans and back off quickly💯💯🎯

Rick Cole @urbanistcole.bsky.social Pasadena Councilmember 📍District 2 2/3