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.

"If we don't have immigration and population growth, the number of people who can pay off that debt just went down." That's the key mechanism.

Kids often pick up on something economists downplay: people care not just about prosperity, but about whether technologies like AI are changing the world in ways that no longer feel predictable or secure.

"If what you want is rate cuts, here's the thing you don't do. You don't go and bomb a country in the Middle East upsetting global energy markets and pushing prices up across the board."

Deficits aren’t inherently good or bad. They’re a tool. The real question is: what problem are they solving? Econ is annoyingly context-dependent like that.

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.

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.

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 60-year low in sentiment is a big deal because the baseline is already tough: this survey has lived through recessions, inflation, wars, and financial crises. And yet this is worse.⁣ ⁣ Read the full analysis on Substack: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/consumer-sentiment-hits-a-record

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.

Heat wave incoming🥵☀️ Stormtracker13's forecaster Julia Donovan breaks down your forecast. Read more: https://krdo.com/weather/2026/03/17/tracking-fire-danger-historic-heat/ 

Le scientifique en chef du Québec et le FRQ soutiennent le rapport « Recherche en français et égalité réelle » paru le 8 mai dernier. « Promouvoir la science en français, c’est renforcer sa découvrabilité et assurer sa pérennité. » - Rémi Quirion ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5cdyk3jf

The Real Meeting is the Me in You! - Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Bhagavan Sri Nithyananda Paramashivam reveals the true spiritual meeting occurs when divine consciousness merges, either the me in you eating me or the me in me eating you. #kailasa #nithyananda #advaita #union @srinithyananda #MeYou #

Knicks look to unlock Jalen Brunson. Use Shamet as a screener to get Mitchell in action. Big key is Cleveland does not automatically switch. That does open up another side. KAT now goes to screen, reject engages Mobley who was dropped back. KAT pops and is now able to drive.

Part two: dragging Serbia’s alleged "pro-Western activist-intellectual crowd" for the usual: - “It’s not time yet” - “First, let’s take down this 🇷🇸 gov't” - “We’re pro-EU, but only on our terms” etc A special circle of hypocritical hell for the fensers: “It doesn’t matter, the people are to blame”👇

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🎉🍫 #FreddoFridayWinners 🍫🎉 A huge congratulations to this week's #FreddoFriday champions, a year 9 science class from Blessed William Howard Catholic High School. 🥇 Your hard work Educake has paid off and we hope you enjoy your treats. 🥳 For more info, click the link in the comments. ⬇️

Venezuela's Empress: Emily Barul Shines! #ReinaHispanoAmericana Watch as the dazzling Venezuelan, Emily Barul, raises her trophy high, proving that she embodies the spirit of an empress. WATCH ON: youtu.be/1c3wePaYAEM #EmilyBarul #VenezuelanPride #EcoJetGirl #ChampionSpirit #EmpressEnergy

Will Ospreay gets it done and moves on in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament! Watch #AEWDoN LIVE on HBO Max PPV

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What did the British really think of Canada’s efforts during the Second World War? "Canada stood by us in the dark days..." or "a well-worn theme?"

Is your marketing strategy creating more noise than connection? Discover why LESS might actually be MORE for your digital growth. #SelfMoneyCareDigitalMarketingBlog #aivideo #MarketingMessage

Come on Espio, Show her some love!!! #sonic #memes #meme #rougethebat #espiothechameleon Rouge voiced by Valerie The Hedgehog (www.youtube.com/@ValerieHedg...) Espio & Infinite voiced by Me (www.youtube.com/@TheEggPaladin)

Hear the whole show and feel free to argue... traffic.libsyn.com/totalbabble/... . . . #beatles #michaeljackson #music #popmusic #rockmusic

NewsInsideUkraine t.me/c/1966917236... 🪗❤️‍🩹 A boy playing the accordion to the song "How not to love you, my Kyiv" near the destroyed shopping center "Kvadrat" in Lukyanivka He is also collecting money for the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🙌🏻 It brings tears of joy 🥹 🔗 Website|Facebook| YouTube|TikTok

It's a jungle here today.

Here’s a peek inside the Little White House in Key West Truman’s winter getaway, where he ran the country in flip-flops (probably). I love visiting historic homes that look just as they did in the past. It feels like stepping into a time machine. 🚪📷 #HistoryNerd #KeyWest

I don't like to glorify violence, but this was a titanic clash, a crescendo of animal kingdom violence. I give you: CAT v EARTH WORM!!!!!

Healthcare is expensive. But lowering costs is not about cutting access. It is about making sure people understand their insurance, use preventive care, and can access primary care before small issues become major crises. Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/0ZXqUZl8Pe8

Lawyers and US Marshals oversee the removal of property from Jim Courtovich’s home in Washington, DC. Courtovich, a Republican lobbyist, owes $4 million to former investors. An attorney for the plaintiff said a Picasso and a 12’ grand piano were among the items seized in the raid.

You have to imagine how many people are sitting around speaking fondly of Grandpa Joe and Uncle Jack being the nicest men youd ever meet ans those demons were murdering and terrorizing Black people in their hey day. Over a thousand of them with families telling stories like this today...

There is nothing Trump dislikes more than bad ratings. Kristi Noem getting fired is more evidence that we have power, and we have to use it.

Sometimes for our #peace and the preservation of our #MentalHealth, we must let some things go.

“California remains committed—I personally remain committed to our climate goals.” 🌎 CARB Chair @carb-chair.bsky.social spoke with KCRA’s @zavalaa.bsky.social about California’s commitment to ambitious climate goals while prioritizing affordability, cost effectiveness, and protecting communities.

Reporter: Ken Paxton is calling you 'Talafreako.' Talarico: He just released child rapist Adam Hoffman from jail after his wealthy atty friends got involved. Hoffman was supposed to serve 25 years to life. He served less than a month. The Epstein class has no place in Texas.

Confession time, I have done something that is outright banned in the Jehovah’s Witness cult and I want to talk about where I have been. #jehovahswitness #exjw #cult #cultsurvivor #politics

Who'd like to watch 1976 David Bowie dancing to 'Lush Life' by Zara Larsson? Behold!

🟥An oligarch, Bidzina Ivanishvili - the honorary chairman of the GD party, former PM of #Georgia, and widely regarded as the country’s informal ruler - hosted President of #Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. The meeting also included govt delegations. The party published a video of the meeting.

Making placeholder melee animations We're testing a Smash Bros style approach where short inputs do specific moves Instead of long pre-set button sequences for combo/super moves you just make up your own combos Hardest part is balancing with the FPS bits... #gamedev #gamedesign #indiedev

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Houston Investor Conference! If you attended, please complete your survey as soon as possible. #Houston #Investing #Texas #NYSE

Our Next Chapter...More Stories...Fewer Repeats! 🔗 in bio for the ones who know. #CruiseLife #DateNightAtSea 

Is me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I watch cruise ship videos…

My daughter who lives in San Antonio was watching the Spurs game with her friends at a local bar sent me this 😂 “SA going crazyyyy!! GSG!!”

Tyler Bate needs to be stopped ✋🏻 #WWENXT

Item 39 is a step forward, bringing the Community Development Commission into the rezoning application process for properties with existing multifamily and affordable housing. At the end of the day, it’s about how Council approaches these decisions. #DavidForATX #AustinHousing #ATX

NELL CRAIN: single mother, writer and the sole survivor of Hill House after losing her family. horror / fandomless / au take on the character from haunting of hill house, writer is 21+, (n)sfw & triggers ahead, ms/mv (ships are earned if there's chemistry, she's bisexual).

What is it like being a dietician at MJHS Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, where 436 residents and patients eat 3 meals a day plus snacks as well as nutritional supplements?🍴 #insideMenorah

Lucian loves Zara, so much he's willing to sacrifice his own life to save hers. Dragon Fyre be damned! a.co/d/07nZJwbI ⬅️ Amazon link for #darksouls #tashairwin #magicmysteryspice #booktok #booktok #romantasy #booksky

Played some Rivals 1 with a friend last night and got reminded how cool and awesome Mollo is

Throwback to Spanish duo Iris Tió Casas and Alisa Ozhogina nailing the moonwalk in their Women's Technical Routine at #Paris2024! 👯‍♀️❤️‍🔥 #Olympics | #ArtisticSwimming | @WorldAquatics

Growth is knowing when to communicate. Healing is knowing when to just stay the hell away from people.

Melania Trump blasted “lies linking me to the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein” in remarks from the White House Thursday, attempting to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while calling on Congress to hold hearings allowing his victims to testify on Capitol Hil.

Real humor. Don't you miss it?

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In Albania, citizens flooded the streets in protest at the mere announcement that Jared Kushner & Ivanka Trump were allowed to buy protected land for a luxury resort development In the United States where Donald Trump is dismantling democracy daily, citizens hold "No Kings" protest one ever 3 mos

MJ's big day is near. Write this queen your best crowning compliment below! 👇

Katie Phang on Jared and Ivanka's luxury Albanian island project: She also says, "I'm going back to my real estate roots." Oh, isn't that lovely for Ivanka. The people of Albania don't want this.

Israeli ministers who have openly called for the ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, and starvation of Palestinians marched in New York City’s "Israel Day Parade" alongside Israeli lawmakers and U.S. officials. Among them were Bezalel Smotrich, who is facing an ICC arrest warrant request as

Evaluating the Titans' o-line going into the 2026 season. Episode 401 of Touring The AFC South is available NOW! Link: www.youtube.com/live/fIUIP_F... #Titans #NFL

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