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.

Here’s the thing: debt isn’t exploding tomorrow, but the trajectory matters. If you enter the next war, recession, or pandemic already heavily indebted, you have less room to respond when you actually need it.

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.

Even if Middle East tensions ease, futures markets are signaling oil prices will stay elevated for months — maybe years.⁣ ⁣ That's the "Iran tax." And it's not going away anytime soon, regardless of what the White House says about prices coming down.

"The big story right now is oil. The next story is food." ⁣ ⁣ That's the transmission channel people miss: if fertilizer is "caught on the wrong side of the Strait of Hormuz," food prices can be next.

Lemme ’splain: calling it a “big beautiful bill” doesn’t make the maths prettier. If you cut taxes and don’t cut spending, the deficit goes up. That’s not ideology. That’s just arithmetic wearing sensible shoes.

Consumer sentiment is near a 75-year low.⁣ ⁣ But increasingly, these surveys may be measuring partisanship as much as economics.⁣ ⁣ In other words, they may be asking “Do you like the president?” as much as “Do you like the economy?”

Politicians love visible gestures. Economists ask the annoying follow-up: does it work? ⁣ ⁣ On gas tax holidays, the answer was basically no then, and no now.

Economics. Explained. Clearly. That's the mission of Platypus Economics. We’re launching today with big ideas, full hearts, and a lot of hope. Join us on our journey to see the world more clearly.

The lesson here isn’t just about phones in schools. It’s about human behavior: Take something away, and people usually replace it with something else.⁣ ⁣ Economists call this substitution.

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Sharing our stories doesn’t just connect us, it helps us heal. Speaking up makes it safer for others to do the same. No one should go through it alone. 💙 Need support? Call or text 988. #mattsfoundation #mentalhealth #stories #4mattsmf #jayshetty

В Україну повернули останки другого очільника ОУН Андрія Мельника та його дружини Урочиста церемонія пройшла у межах ПП "Ужгород". Їхні тіла повернулися в Україну після понад сімдесятирічного перебування у місці поховання в Люксембурзі.

Trump hands over his umbrella to an aide to close it as he boards Air Force One

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Kamala Harris: When you look at this war in Iran, which the American people do not want, which was not authorized by congress. Even if it was, it should not have been initiated. He talked about obliterated. Trump's all just bullshit.

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Найкрасивіша спортсменка України сенсаційно перемогла на Діамантовій лізі Українська стрибунка у висоту Юлія Левченко, яку називають найкрасивішою спортсменкою країни, успішно стартувала в Діамантовій лізі-2026. На першому етапі в китайському Сямені. 28-річна уродженка Бахмута посіла перше місце.

The algorithm needed a fresh try with this one now I have more than a couple hundred followers or whatever it was. Pop up piano in Katoomba library.

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TAPPING FRESH NEWS: LIL TJAY SHOWS LOVE TO A STREET PERFORMER BY GIVING HER CASH WHILE SHE PERFORMED

What you probably don’t know about your local news. #Media #News #FCC #bias #podcast

Wie neutral kann ein Land sein? Vor allem Österreich? 🇦🇹 Bei "Pro und Contra" stellt Christoph Heusgen (ehemal. Vorsitzende der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz) Österreichs Neutralität in Frage 🤔Die ganze Folge hier streamen: url.joyn.de/puc_fb

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Before its President planted a peace tree in Canberra, Israel was bulldozing the graves of Australian soldiers in Gaza. WTFreak!👇🏽

✈️💥 Crimea is now a Bermuda Triangle for Russian aircraft! This week alone: Su-34, An-26 with top commanders and a general, and Su-30 — all gone. Ukraine’s skies are deadly for the Russian invaders, and their demilitarization is underway. #RussiaIsCollapsing #StandWithUkraine #MakeRussiaSmallAgain

A few extra minutes of quality sleep can change more than you think. Consistently sacrificing sleep can impact your energy, focus, mood, and long-term health. 🎥 Full video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9mT6Z4Ok3c

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The numbers don’t lie. Americans feel the pain of Trump’s horrible economy. Instead of helping families keep up with rising costs, he’s dragging the country into billion-dollar wars of choice overseas.

Musiq Soulchild gotta leave that note alone man 😭

In DAUGHTERS OF THE SUN AND MOON, Lisa See brings post–Civil War Los Angeles to life through the stories of three Chinese women who defy the odds to survive and thrive. Preorder now: https://bit.ly/4rLSWbc

Strong drill results continue to validate exploration at the historic IMA Mine in Idaho. With rehabilitation advancing & infrastructure in place, American Tungsten ($TUNG | $TUNGF) is accelerating toward production. Tune in: youtu.be/x7T8tZIl8c4?...

The impacts of sexual assault affect large swaths of a person's life that doesn't end in a few hours. It doesn't mean that you're never going to succeed in life. It does mean that it is a new normal that you will have to find.

Another WTH moment with creepy RFK Jr who loves yoinking snakes and other critters to torture them.

Molly’s Story #Pinks

I guess there's a reason his name is abe SIMPson, right? Absolute filth from this old man. #Simpsons #RoadRage #RetroGaming #Gaming

New Year’s resolutions work best when they focus on habits, not perfection. ✔️ Fresh start & reflection ⚠️ High failure when goals are vague 👨‍👩‍👧 Kids benefit from small, daily, family-centered goals Resolutions teach growth, not guilt. #Parenting #GrowthMindset #ChildDevelopment

The day after the party.

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📢 Wer ist schützenswert? In Folge 4 unseres Podcast-Specials „Erinnerungskämpfe" spricht Hadija Haruna-Oelker mit Ann-Katrin Müller @akm0803.bsky.social über die öffentliche Wahrnehmung von Bedrohung, gesellschaftlichen Schutz und die Rolle von Medien und Staat. 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/2IgW...

Edinburgh, Saturday 17th January, 2026. #FreePalestine

DEVIL'S NAME TRIGGER!!! 😡😡😡

Why couldn't he answer? via @farronbalanced

I’m just playing with the song right now, testing things out and building what I need so when the real story drops, people already know where to find it. The real one’s coming soon, and it’s gonna be serious and beautiful. #AncestralEnergy #ai #storytelling #EvolvingArtist

Me having a very ANTIFA bubble bath avec concombre.

Part One of my Men's Mental Health Month series for June. First up, let go of that homophobia and misogyny, fam.

With the arrival of water in the Rio Grande River this week, El Paso Water announced it will begin the seasonal transition to treating Rio Grande water at two of its water treatment plants. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-water-begins-seasonal-treatment-of-rio-grande/

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❤️ 🧲 Cardiac diffusion MRI is stepping into the spotlight—letting us map the heart’s microstructure in vivo. This SCMR consensus spells out how to use it, read it, and push it forward. pdf 👉 www.journalofcmr.com/article/S109... Dr. Erica Dall’Armellina explains below 👇 #WhyCMR

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UPDATE: Choice (1st pic) has now stable eyes. But she can barely walk and still head tilt. With urine but no poop yet. Has minimal intake of food. She is up for CT scan in Wednesday. Running bill already at $250. @xenta.bsky.social

The Basque region of Spain is taking over the Premier League 😮

Meanwhile, working families are downsizing just to afford groceries and gas.

Found the universal ender