Extremely serious economic analysis for your Friday.

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?”

“There is no price tag in the economy as tall as gas prices, and that you pass as often.”⁣ ⁣ Visibility matters. Economics isn't just about prices; it's about attention. Gas prices shape how people feel about the economy because they're impossible to ignore.

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.

Short-run discomfort ≠ long-run harm.⁣ ⁣ Phone bans make students feel worse at first — then better. By year two, well-being rebounds above baseline. Turns out kids (like all of us) just needed time to adapt.

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

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.

Economists call this diminishing marginal utility. The first dollars change your life. The billionth doesn't. So the argument stops being about consumption and starts being about power.

If men's job growth is lagging, one response is straightforward: move toward the occupations that are growing.⁣ ⁣ Labor markets change. Successful workers and societies adapt to those changes.⁣ ⁣ Check out the full analysis: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/the-pink-collar-economy-is-here

Pete Hegseth’s focused on the cost of the bomb. I’m more interested in the size of the economic crater.⁣ ⁣ And that crater may be 10 to 100 times larger.⁣ ⁣ For many families, that translates into thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of dollars.

Our Volleyball star and recipient of the UKZN Sports Scholarship, Bontle Finger, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Hydrology.  Well done to Bontle!  #UKZNGrad2026 #UKZN #InspiringGreatness #Inspired2032 #LoveMyUKZN

Атака дронами під Харковом На об'їзній дорозі поблизу Харкова окупанти завдали удару дронами по вантажівці. На жаль, водій загинув.

It has officially been one year of Trump back in office. He swore that by today, electricity bills would have dropped by 50 percent. Not only did he fail to deliver on that promise, electricity bills have gone up.

💪Jasmine Crockett(OUR ‘28 VP) in a Judiciary hearing: “y'all need to read your history books. The same books that Republicans decided we shouldn’t read, because they’re afraid it’ll hurt People's feelings to know that their Ancestors were so savage, that they would enslave Black Folk”🇺🇸

That's hilarious the right doesn't watch CBS because it's a fake news organization I love it when the left eat their own!

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, your voice deserves to be heard. Type it out and let Sleepy Motion whip up a pro animated video in just 60 seconds. #motiongraphics #sleepymotion #IDAHOTB

#daily #reels #rant #trump #politics

Clear The Clutter New favorite organization tool: This 7-compartment acrylic belt holder. It makes any closet look like a high-end boutique instantly. Check it out at Trend Pikz! #TrendPikz #CleanHome #Organization #Interior #Aesthetic

CORE Rules! ChimeraSHOCK! TTRPG in a world of Steam Engines, Bi-Planes, Airships, Black Powder, Super Science, Swords, and Majhic... Evolution on each world like ours doesn't happen all at once. Technology doesn't propagate at an equal rate. Cultures collide. #dnd #steampunk

Future or Stagnation? Europe is at a turning point. 🤖 AI will change the world—with or without us. 💡 We must create, not just regulate. If we hesitate, others will move ahead. Wake up, Europe! The future won’t wait! #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

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Memorial Day 🇺🇲

Handmade flowers from ‘sholapith’, which is derived from the stem of the Aeschynomene plant which grows wild in the marshy wetlands and waterlogged areas of India. youtu.be/mlOS4_ejzC4?...

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 

"My paycheck goes straight to rent -- there's nothing left." How many Canadians see 50-100% of their income get sucked up by land rents and income taxes? We should untax work, and shift taxes to the rental value of land.

VVVVV impressed with Wato here!!! Master Wato: ゆりかもめ (YURIKAMOME) | from Gracie Hunter Kazushi Sakuraba #BOSJ33 🤼‍♂️

Russia tried to shoot down a stork with an FPV drone. The stork dodged it. Ukraine's national symbol of peace is apparently also better at evasive maneuvers than the Russian army. Support link is in our Bio.

Dani Martín estrena este viernes su doblete de concierto en el Coliseum de A Coruña. El madrileño emociona el público con canciones de El Canto del Loco. #acoruña #coruña #lacoruña #galicia #quincemil15000

Anyone know what these birds are!?

Geschätzt: 2-3 Tage alt? 🥰 Bin jetzt stolze „Stiefmama“ zweier kleiner Taubenküken… 🫠 (Hab die Abwesenheit des Papas genutzt um Futter und Wasser nachzustellen!)

“I’m not leaving Canada! 72% of Albertans are the same as me! However with millions and billions being spent on propaganda by bad actors I’m worried that we could have a Brexit situation.” Alberta Economist @therealdkgray.bsky.social The OShow 🔗 youtu.be/6Of6huWAxxg?si… #Cndpoli #Ableg 🇨🇦 #Canada

Trans people nothing to hurt the LGB! #progressivism, #justice, #LGBTQ

#JadeCargill Hate?? #WWE #WWEWrestlemania #Wrestlemania She sucks, she is cocky, she is roided up!?!?!? We are live Thursdays at 6-ish. HIACTalkRadio.com to listen on your favorite #podcast app TODAY! #Wrestling #ProWrestling #aewdynamite #AEWCollision #WWERaw #WWESmackdown #WWENXT

At CSHL, Gabrielle Pouchelon and Dimitri Dumontier reveal how Fragile X disrupts brain wiring, offering hope for autism. bioRxivpreprint #AutismAcceptanceMonth #FragileX #InspiringDiscovery #ScienceMakesLifeBetter

Who's going to win? It’s time for some Healthy Competition. We challenged two experts to answer questions about overdose prevention. Play along to see how many you get right and to find out who wins!

I just have to point out––that's my kid @Johnny_nd4422 kicking that ball from the corner. @Northampton_high_school #proudmama

I have so much fun trying all the OpenArt video models! #AI #AIVideo #OpenArt

Poor Sims 4 Pomni 😂 She is not having an easy time!

This is intro!!!!! Top tier

Need somebody who gon match my freak

Some people wear trends. Others wear truth. This is more than clothing—it’s a reminder of who you belong to. Don’t stay silent. Stand firm. 👉 Shop now: www.rrpodcast.com #GodFirst #WalkByFaith #ChristianClothing #JesusOverEverything #FaithDriven

If you only watch one video today, let it be this one. Thank you, Charlene and LiUna 3000, for your powerful message to Canadians: “ We need to ensure that the Canada we know and love is the Canada that survives this election."

Been working on the look of terrain and platforms, currently using a grid map setup. While it allows me to make blocky terrain of any shape, I'm not sure yet if it is an efficient way of making maps (both time and performance) 🤔 Does anyone have experience with gridmaps? #GodotEngine #GameDev

I popped hard for this spot #AEW #Wrestling

What are your favorite previous best picture winners at the Oscars? #seattle #ballard #movietheater #movies #retronight

RT @WNBAonNBC: With time winding down Kennedy Burke found an EXTRA GEAR to score the game-winning bucket.

Elemental Gearbolt - SCE (1997, PS1) Playable now on Polymega with the GC01 Retro Gun Controller. Order yours today: tinyurl.com/ntyjdwrx

Meiko Satomura damn near decapitating a trainee at the GAEA dojo who repeatedly failed to hit a dropkick to satisfaction 🤼

Congratulations to Cedarcreek Elementary on the grand opening of their Edible #School Yard! This garden will be a chance for students to learn #science, #math and language skills! Happy #learning!

Trump’s monumental arch so high it will be just feet away from flight path. #news #travel #flying

Every card is welcome aboard 🚅 🚌 🛳️  Tap to Pay is now live across Puget Sound! Tap your contactless credit or debit card, physical or in a digital wallet, to pay your transit fare. Easy. Learn more: info.myorca.com/contactless/

On Saturday we were joined by Deputy Leader @mothinali.bsky.social for the North East launch of the Green Party’s local election campaign 🌱 Now’s the time to act - join us for an action day in your area before May 7th! @jamiedriscoll.bsky.social

Does your project have universal access? 🏢⚙️ We install mobility solutions that break down barriers, add property value, and meet regulations. Make your project inclusive! Message us today. 👇

Do you thrive under pressure? 🏋️ Felix Flicker shows us how materials such as quartz and certain ceramics generate an electrical charge when mechanically stressed. Watch the full talk: youtube.com/watch?v=H3wSaLSXdBM

My question is who in the hell is keeping Donald Trump out of prison? Why has the ICC not ruled against trump’s extrajudicial murders in South America? Bibi isn’t the only criminal who’s skating. IN 2026 - VOTE. MAGA. OUT. ALL OF THEM.

BREAKING: The House GOP is pushing MULTIPLE voter suppression bills through Congress—all designed to block millions of American citizens from voting. This isn't about security; it's about silencing voices. Call Congress: 1 (202) 224-3121 #StopTheSaveAct

On the final episode of the season, we reflect on what still keeps us connected to faith communities — from worship and friendship to the feeling of being anchored in something meaningful. And happy summer everyone! See you next season. Listen here: linktr.ee/savedbythecity