A gas tax holiday talks about 18.4¢ while ignoring the $1.50 problem. That's politics, not policy. And half of it likely goes straight to oil company profits. Congress knows this. Some just hope you don't.

This isn’t just about who gets a tax cut. It’s about who bears the long-run burden. Higher prices for basics plus temporary relief is a rotten deal for working households.

The important macroeconomic question isn't: Have charges against Powell been dropped? It's this: Can the next Fed chair make an unpopular decision without fear of jail? The President has made no promises he won't jail the next guy, so no, the Fed isn't independent.

Private credit is the bit of finance that’s not banks and not public bond markets, but is now big enough to matter for everyone else. Translation: a lot of business lending migrated somewhere less visible.

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.

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?”

Private credit is like plumbing behind the drywall — the water still flows, but you lose the gauges. You might not notice the slow leak until the ceiling stains appear. That's the trade-off worth understanding.

Why oil? Because worsening war news tends to threaten energy supply. That pushes oil prices up. So rising oil isn’t just about petrol; it’s a signal about geopolitical risk hitting the global economy.

AI is booming. The broader economy, not so much. That matters because workers and small businesses don’t all live inside one tech boom.

Two things can be true at once: the U.S. is more energy independent than in the 1970s, and an energy shock can still raise inflation. Independence isn’t immunity.

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Poverty is solved by prosperity, not poverty alleviation. People don't want a nicer version of being poor. They want to flourish and prosper like everyone else. Stop begging and start doing.

BREAKING: Washington D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reveals some charges against the shooting suspect at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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For laughs, here’s what happened when it officially became his birthday 😬😂 @kenmancan.bsky.social

😻 Fur-tunate felines steal the show at India cat expo Thousands of feline lovers flock to Cat Expo India in Mumbai, where cat enthusiasts gather for beauty contests, premium pet food, accessories and veterinary care.

The weakness of America’s social support system makes it harder for people with addiction to return to normal life.

Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for April 12th Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/32703925

Outdoor plans this Memorial Day Weekend may be affected by thunderstorm threats. Power of 5's Phil Sakal has more.

Knicks Set NBA Halftime Record, Mo Salah Discusses Next Move, and Nishikori Plans 2026 Retirement #sports #sportnews #football #soccer #nba #nfl #tennis #f1 #athletics #sportshighlights

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Estas escenas son simplemente cine. / These scenes are pure cinema. #Kingdomhearts

So things are spiraling for at least one drunk in the occupying nazi regime. This brings me joy. Now if we can get the other drunks, junkies, pedos, other sex pests, and the treasonous war criminals out and prosecuted. America would be headed in a positive direction finally. #SheShed #KashPatel

Just a quick set up of something I want to try. A lot have asked for secret ways/passages. This one is not super secret but do you all still want secret paths? 😄 #gamedev

Centenas de Cartões de Crédito do Master, todos em nome do Vorcaro, mas distribuídos a granel entre políticos

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400,000 deceased veterans are buried at Arlington Cemetery. Draft dodger Donald Trump decided Memorial Day was the perfect time to joke that not many of them have his name.

📊 Un estudio de la @ebdonana.bsky.social y la @uam.es alerta de que el 22% de las lagunas temporales analizadas en la España peninsular ha desaparecido en el siglo XXI. En total, 282 de las 1.303 estudiadas se han perdido por completo, una pérdida silenciosa de humedales clave para la naturaleza 💧📉

Remembering Burt Bacharach on his birthday. Here he is driving around London in 1965

【 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 】✦ TYSM FOR WATCHING！Productive debut prep today- I got this silhouette done and even finished my new catcher(?) icon. Had fun after a long 24 hours of tax STRESS. We checked in on my Miis and... I apparently fell in love with K9 (katboy). ˖⁺‧₊˖ 𓆩🌎𓆪 ˖₊‧⁺˖

Good morning from Maine!

Thanks to everyone who came to #APhA2026! You redefined possible for the profession in L.A. and we can't wait to see what you do next year in Charlotte for #APhA2027. 💙 What was your favorite part of this year's show?

Love is in the Air. Gute Nacht.

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Deployed U.S. Service Members are GOING HUNGRY. A two minute tutorial on Why & What You Can Do!

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chiky handler When America was great, President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris on memorial day .

Before the legends, there was the real story. At 16, Patrick was captured and brought to Ireland as a slave, enduring years of hardship near Mount Slemish. Discover the man behind St. Patrick’s Day in St. Patrick: Pilgrimage to Peace on Curiosity Stream. . . . #StPatricksDay #IrishHistory #History

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I know a lot of my dynasty peeps are concerned about a rookie class bereft of running backs and quarterbacks. I get it, but there is some limited good news. This is a really deep TE class.

Why Is Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen On Switch $20 Dollars? #nintendo #gaming #autisticgamingplus

Manifested it all the way back in Season 1 before he even had a podcast background I guess the @CleGuardians were listening (h/t @andjustrun) Original post

Ever since Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, unlimited money has flooded our elections. Fern is against it. Plain and simple. Because when billionaires and corporate PACs can spend whatever they want, they don’t just outspend candidates, they shape what voters see, hear, and believe.

I don’t know how Rachel McAdams got through her eulogy for Diane Keaton without breaking down during this In Memoriam. I’m a sobbing mess. #Oscar/ #Oscars

Amos doesn’t get to go outside, but he sniffs Saffron’ paws for clues…

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Massive overnight Russian strikes hit Ukraine #russia #ukraine #strike #war #news #curiousfellow

What Kyiv looked like last night.

Borrows the worst tactics from the worst people, but it still works. There will always be suckers looking to be fooled.

All one wayz baby, Texas is so hetero we don’t even have bisexual streets

🇵🇪Sánchez critica y desafía a Fujimori por el papel de Fuerza Popular 🔺El debate presidencial reunió a Keiko Fujimori y Roberto Sánchez en uno de los momentos más decisivos de la campaña electoral peruana. 🎤Aarón Rodríguez, Lima.

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To the surprise of absolutely nobody.

Reports indicate Russian forces captured Konstantinovka's industrial zone and crossed the Seversky Donets-Donbas Canal near Kramatorsk. #Russia #Ukraine https://osint-signals.com/summary/958