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.

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.

"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.

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?”

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.

"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."

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.

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.

“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.

It turns out, ‘Trump’s pool guys’ are not Trump’s pool guys. So who are they？[Edit] David Fahrenthold, for the New York Times, about Trump's vanity projects in D.C. and bizarre details of Trump's overhaul of the Reflecting Pool on National Mall. May 15, 2026 www.ms.now/the-briefing... The Briefing

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we're celebrating AAPI communities and amplifying the health disparities that deserve our attention year-round.

Here's some more clothing marketing so we don't scare away new followers with our hyper realistic political awareness skeets DRKLGHT.com

Confronting fear, confronting your programming… how waking up to uncomfortable realities dismantles hierarchy… but thanks to Andre The Beast Crayton for having me on his show… watch “Scott Bennett HD Full Episode” on YouTube… youtu.be/q8IveDvIoZc?...

Very brief History of who the Iranians actually are 👏💙😎💙

This was a great point. He was very vulnerable and humble. I'm glad they did this interview.

Australia’s first verified nutritional AI is being built in Holbrook. Coeliac safe. Allergy safe. Additive free. Farm to table. Digital experts that speak and sign in real time. This changes everything. www.authenticatedintelligence.ai Paul Nelson / Founder / HaveAChat.AI

Ben 10 (Promo) - The Complete Season One DVD Commercial Network: Cartoon Network Physical Media: Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Complete Second Season DVD / Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Complete Series DVD Original Air Date: April 24, 2007 (DVD Release) #nostalgia #retro #2000s #cartoonnetwork #ben10

Everything seems so obviously made up and fake, yet nobody seems to care. The American public and their apathy should be a case study in how to manipulate a large population

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WATCH: A popular heritage railway line in Kent reopens today after major work to replace a bridge. Jonnie Pay is general manager of the Spa Valley Railway #kmfmnews Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-we...

This is Tina Peter's arrest. Why wasn't she charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer?

Trump’s threat to annihilate the Iranian people is an empty one — but it will still cause a massive amount of harm to the national security of the United States. #trump #iran #war #civilization #nationalsecurity

Lewis Hamilton with the steel chair on George Russell at the restart. #F1 | #JapaneseGP

…workers. These workers will then help the queen (now nest bound) to raise subsequent broods. They’ll forage, nurse and perform other nest duties. Later in the summer the queen will produce male offspring from unfertilised eggs. These males will disperse in search of a… 5/14

Thank you to every voter, volunteer, and supporter who is bringing real momentum to this campaign. Your energy, your voices, and your belief in a better California are what keep this movement growing every day. Make your voice heard, get your ballot in, and vote in the California primary.

Wait… THIS is back in 2026?! 💎 3 GemCraft classics. One collection. Forge gems. Combine power. Survive every wave. 🎮 Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/4207990/... #GemCraft #TowerDefense #Gaming #IndieGames

Zelenskyy: We will not give up our land, our sovereignty, or our state🇺🇦 Victory to Ukraine! #Zelenskyy #Ukraine #Russia #Putin

My friends here is Orange Satan accusing Democrats of killing babies at 9 months and also killing them after they are born. This is EXACTLY what we are seeing in videos from Epstein files. Everything this evil man says is a confession. He loves death! He’s seen it up close with these innocent kids.

@profgalloway.com has optioned his book for a TV series. Who do you think should play @karaswisher.bsky.social?

🇫🇷 France 2027 : une présidentielle face aux crises ? "C'est une démission avant l'heure de la classe politique française", alerte Virginie Le Guay, éditorialiste politique et invitée sur le plateau de Stéphanie Antoine #ledebatf24

OpenAI raised billions, is worth trillions on paper, and somehow cannot close an $18B deal? The most powerful AI lab in the world is one GPU shortage away from a very bad quarter. zurl.co/kxEte #OpenAI #AI #Tech

It’s #WorldStatisticsDay Did you know there are now over 𝟓.𝟒 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞? #SocialMediaStats #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaWow @statistacharts.bsky.social

mi hijo ya es mi publicidad ambulante, él sabe cómo se hace!” 😂💰 And my son already calls himself my human billboard — he knows how it’s done!” 😂💰 Familia. Lo más importante. ❤️💰 Sí — el dinero importa. Pero ESTO — estos momentos — no tienen precio. Construye el negocio para poder vivir

I did a deep dive on my founder and entrepreneurial journey with David Phillips. share.transistor.fm/s/5f9079af We covered how slept on the floor and more to save money and invest in the business. This is the type of financial discipline Chicago’s city budget needs to get back on its feet.

Mary Beth Norton of Cornell University speaks with Julie Silverbrook on #AmericasTownHall about the concept of “Republican Motherhood” and the societal views of women’s roles in raising the next generation of citizens. #WomensHistoryMonth Watch: https://ow.ly/4Clx50Yylfy

Logan Stankoven's goal gives Carolina a 2-0 lead

Etwas verspätet auch der Wochenrückblick aus der letzten Woche  #revcoremotorsport #motorsportnews #recap #gt3

Massive dust storm hits Lunkaransar, Rajasthan, India 🇮🇳 (30.05.2026) Les activités humaines, comme la déforestation, le surpâturage et la surexploitation de l’eau, provoquent l’extension des déserts et augmentent le risque de tempêtes de sable et de poussière. 50 DEGRÉS en Inde ça ressemble à ça :

SCOOP: American Cinematheque's Grant Moninger has new details on the revival of the Village Theater. Screenings kick off soon, and Richard Rushfield's "favorite place in the world to watch movies" will survive the 12-month renovation - mrf.lu/_qyV

Who agrees that this Is why Mega Churches should have their tax exempt status revoked?🤬🤬🤬

Today it is Ascension Day, this is the day our Lord and Saviour ascented into heaven. Let's pray 'The Lord's Prayer' together #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #Prayer #PeaceInChrist #christianfyp #fyp

More eye angles ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ Art: yuufieyuu.bsky.social #Live2D

HAPPY EARTH MONTH! To mark the occasion, we just launched a series of playlists. Today we're celebrating the '80s with a list of new wave, synthpop, and indie songs inspired by the place we all call home. earthshare.org/new-wave-environmental-songs-1980s-earthshare-spotify-playlist/

Future? No Thanks! is part of the legendary Leftfield Collection and it's currently playable at the MCM Comic Con in London! 📅 22 - 24 May 2026 📍ExCeL, London #MCM #leftfield #EGX www.mcmcomiccon.com

#wdefWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast

Video 🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces, lancering van FP-2 drones (middellange afstand). ‘You are used to seeing the spectacular strikes of the 1st Separate Center, but today we will show what usually remains behind the scenes: how crews deploy and prepare aircraft for combat use’. t.me/usf_army/1824

A good honk-n-wave today in Albany, Oregon! Here are some of the participants from the west side of Ellsworth.

There's nothing but loyalists left. via @politicsgirl.bsky.social

Join Ben Shephard and Chris Kamara for a cracking night of behind-the-camera stories, laughs, and mischief at Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show live in London, Sunday 3 May Info and tickets at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on/aeg-presents-ben-kammys-unbelievable-show

I've only known this character 10 seconds and I would already die for them 😭💕 #Silksong

Nagashi Somen (flowing noodles) in a secluded mountain area of ​​Gifu. 🏠 [Fudotaki Hirozuki] 📍6-39 Tsukechi-cho, #Nakatsugawa City, #Gifu Prefecture ⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM / 💤: Irregular 🍽️ Nagashi Somen (flowing noodles) ¥1,000 / Tomatoes and cucumbers ¥100 each / Ramune (Japanese soda) ¥300 [con't] 👇🏽

time for some rage games tonight~

Here's a clip from his speech, May 2025: www.readtpa.com/p/watch-cbs-...

mother herta and her little goblin #Herta

Marvell Technology unveiled the Teralynx T100, which it says is the industry's first purpose-built 102.4 Tbps AI switch chip. #Marvell #TeralynxT100 #AIInfrastructure #Networking #DataCenters

Regional pride & community resilience at heart of the North East’s food system ❤️ Last but not least, a new film and report from the fourth and final ‘What Works Here Inquiry’ on food in the 📍 North East. Watch the film & read the report ffcc.co.uk/the-north-ea...

🕯️ El funeral del Imam Jomeini: Una despedida que conmovió al mundo   🔺 En junio de 1989, el funeral del Imam Jomeini se convirtió en una de las mayores concentraciones públicas de la historia moderna.