"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.

Opportunity cost is Econ 101 with real stakes: the cost of a choice is not just dollars spent, but what you gave up. For war, that means not only destruction, but all the prosperity that never gets a chance to exist.

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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.

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.

$42 million raised sounds enormous. It is. But economics is about compared with what? If the Met Gala creates far more value for fashion brands than for the museum, then the ticket price is probably too low.

“He failed to understand the interconnectedness of the world economy.” ⁣ ⁣ That was true in the trade war, and it’s true now.

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.

Kevin Warsh once argued for rates that were too high for the economy, and he now seems politically reluctant to contradict Trump. That's a worrying combo.⁣ ⁣ We'll find out soon enough which one shows up to work.

Right now, the AI boom mostly shows up as investment: chips, data centers, infrastructure. ⁣ ⁣ The real question is whether those foundations eventually help workers and firms do more with less.

Denver, CO — Hackers accessed newly powered crosswalk push-buttons, triggering audio messages insulting Donald Trump (while still announcing when it was safe to cross). "Trump Murders Children." "The Walk Signal is on. Fuck Trump"

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On an upcoming episode of Rinkside Rundown, I’m joined by Penn State forward Maddy Christian to learn more about her career. In this clip, Maddy talks about her nerves heading into the PWHL Draft, but also a unique mindset. Subscribe to Rinkside Rundown for more: rinksiderundown.ca

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🔴 This #EarthDay clip made my day. 🙂 Some Canadian MPs talking about their favourite National Parks ... 🇨🇦 🌳🏕️

Well, that isn't the word I would’ve used. But then I don’t own the Trump-to-English dictionary. A large faction of Americans is in an abusive relationship, and they don’t seem to care that they are.😢

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“As Steve Bannon so eloquently put it, quote, we're going to have ICE surround the polls. Let's be clear at the outset: that is flatly illegal. If that happens, we will go to court.” — @mawaldman.bsky.social at the Brennan Legacy Awards dinner

Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with 19 business burglaries in Indianapolis, along with a 14-year-old and three adults on gun charges. FULL STORY | 🔗https://tinyurl.com/53umscu7 

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Lights in the sky. Figures in the dark. 11 lives forever changed. The Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins story is stranger - and more unsettling - than you think. Hear the truth that official records tried to bury. Geraldine Sutton Stith: The Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins youtu.be/4k89EvlGW74

Long Island Rail Road workers are picketing outside of stations on Saturday after contract negotiations with the MTA fell through. The strike has halted North America's busiest commuter rail, which could leave hundreds of thousands of riders scrambling.

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probably too busy counting other people‘s money to concentrate on something as silly as his actual job

Los almonteños saltan la reja poco antes del cruce del Simpecado y da comienzo la procesión de la Virgen del Rocío dozz.es/8u0jp6

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🆘 #ICE detain mother and 14 year old son outside school—day before 8th grade graduation‼️ Agents also broke car windows to arrest woman's 2 older sons—who had rushed to help their mom and little brother.

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🤬 Russia has struck a train station in Kryvyi Rih, according to local media reports.

What happens when Swiss editorial design meets WebGL experiments? Corentin Bernadou shares the story behind his redesigned portfolio — from notebook sketches to Three.js geometries, GSAP motion, and playful grid interactions. A great case study: tympanus.net/codrops/?p=1...

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Whiskey is a 1-year-old charmer who has his paws crossed for active adopters who love to get moving, whether that’s long walks, playtime in the yard, or adventures around the neighborhood.

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A lot of the hype has been about Joseph Dzierwa and JT Quinn, but there's another pitcher from Orioles' 2025 Draft class off to a strong start. LHP Caden Hunter (6th-rounder) had 9 K's in 4 innings of 1-run ball today for Single-A Delmarva. The 22-year-old has a 1.17 ERA in 6 games.

COSMONAUTAS RUSOS COMPLETAN CON ÉXITO UNA CAMINATA ESPACIAL DE MÁS DE SEIS HORAS Ambos recogieron dos experimentos científicos ya concluidos e instalaron uno nuevo. actualidad.rt.com/actualidad/6...

The media is quick to attack Labor for breaking promises but never calls out the daily lies of the LNP. There was a similar wave of fake outrage after Labor rejigged the Stage 3 tax cuts. #auspol #insiders #taxes #journalism

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Dr. Christian Donald Pentz highlights the need to avoid ethnocentrism in global marketing. Emerging markets show massive tech adoption, reshaping how global brands must build local strategies. Supercharging India’s AI future with DSU. #DSU #GlobalMarketing #Technology

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[WIP] 3D model of a devil who loves food and retro technology too much

Can I work remotely?

World-famous paintings come back to life with the help of Artificial Intelligence اشهر اللوحات العالميه المشهورة تعود إلى الحياة بمساعدة الذكاء الاصطناعي