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.

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.

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

Care work is often treated as somehow less "real" than making tangible goods. Nonsense. It's physically demanding, emotionally demanding, and often highly skilled. That's real work, mate.⁣ ⁣ Check out the full analysis here: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/the-pink-collar-economy-is-here⁣

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.

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?”

"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.

Extremely serious economic analysis for your Friday.

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.

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.

Next week on Beyond the Gates #beyondthegates #btg #beyondthegatescbs

THE STORY OF THAT TIME DONNY’S MOM WAS MUGGED AND HE MADE IT ALL ABOUT HIMSELF WITH LIES.

Vets protested in the Capitol Rotunda today from #VetsAboutFace Many were disabled Vets #WeDemandAnImmediateEnd #ToTheWarInIran #WeCantAffordAnotherWar There were about 150 They were eventually handcuffed & removed For their #CivilDisobedience

NATHAN MACKINNON!! DE 3-0 À 3-3!! 😱😱 ON. S'EN. VA. EN. PROLONGATION!!!!

We are cleaning up the e-bike mess. 🧹 Hundreds of people have written to me about dockless e-bikes clogging pavements. Badly parked e-bikes like these are a real nuisance for pedestrians and cyclists, and for people with disabilities or additional mobility needs, they can block homes and streets.

A major water line on Utah Street was struck in the town of Livingston, affecting both wells that supply the entire town, officials said. Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/major-water-line-struck-on-utah-street-in-town-of-livingston-all-government-offices-closed 

Memorial Day ceremonies to be held today. Also, city leaders possibly scaling back support for data center projects. Finally, crews battling the Seven Cabins Fire have made significant progress. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/list-memorial-day-events-in-the-borderland/ 

Happy MAR10 Day! 🥳 PB is a big fan. 😁 #PumpkinBoy #SuperMario #MAR10Day

Yesterday, I stood shoulder to shoulder with UNAC/UHCP members at the Kaiser Unfair Labor Practice Strike in Riverside. Nurses & healthcare workers are frontline heroes, not bargaining chips. They deserve a fair contract, fair wages, & safe working conditions NOW! #TogetherWeWin #UNACUHCPStrong

Meu coração min yoongi #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS_D1

In addition to presenting my @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social book on #Covid I’m moderator @unitar.bsky.social 3rd international #research #conference keynote with @christinabacher.bsky.social as speaker and on our #globalgovernance panel. See you in #Brussels @atifajiwa.bsky.social

***The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content*** Dave Defends the Faster Match Pacing at WrestleMania 42 Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 352 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #WWE #WrestleMania42 #WWE2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a speech at the NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Sweden: 📌 “There is some small progress in the negotiations.” 📌 “The United States will not tolerate Iran’s attempts to impose restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.”

V. Zelensky Je suis reconnaissant au SSU d'avoir porté un coup à l'une des importantes entreprises militaires 🇷🇺. La distance de notre frontière est de 1700km, c'est la région de Perm. Metafracs Chemicals est une partie importante de l'industrie chimique 🇷🇺. La production de l'entreprise fournit 🧵

“everything here just feels like someones first two weeks in Blender and Unity thrown at the wall.” That was one of the first reviews we received on our demo, 2 years ago. But we didn't give up. Here's our final work:

HA, he caught this on his way up!

You can now listen to Richard Miller's talk from our Doctors in Deprivation Training Day on Spotify, as part of our Hope in the Deep End Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/5gup... Get your ticket for our next Doctors in Deprivation Training Day in June: sharedhealthfoundation.org.uk/events/docto...

Cool video of the Artemis II Orion capsule separating from the European Service Module. This footage is from the GoPro HERO4 Black cameras installed on the ESM's solar arrays. The wobble in the second shot is from the jolt imparted to the ESM as Orion separates. Credit: NASA

“Invincible” Dj Michael Gray Tatiana Owens #SoulfulHouseMusic

Here’s a simple answer!

The co-main event of Saturday's MVPW-03 fight night features Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano against challenger Cheyenne Hanson, who promise a "heavy-hitting" bout. More: https://www.ktsm.com/sports/local-sports/amanda-serrano-excited-to-be-part-of-mvpw-03-in-el-paso/

☕ Good morning, good sir, Simon! You are welcome, my friend. Thank you as well for coming by so often. It's always appreciated to share a good coffee together. I wish you an excellent Thursday filled with magic, coffee and many smiles! 🪄🫂✨

Iran claimt dat er een deal in de maak is waarbij Iran en Oman de controle over de Straat van Hormuz krijgen en de VS hun militaire aanwezigheid terugtrekt. Is dat volgens voormalig diplomaat Ron Keller een realistische uitkomst van de vredesonderhandelingen? #pauwendewit

Copiei da Ju cerasoli kkkkkkkkkkk Russell falando na coletiva agora, do lado do Kimi, que não se ultrapassa por fora naquela curva em que o Antonelli tentou. "Parabéns por ele por ter tentado". "Nem foi investigado e isso diz tudo". Imagina a cara do italiano. Amooooooooo

The Puffins have returned to Ireland 🐧☘️ This little guy came out to say Hi 👋 #SalteeIslands, which are located just 5 km off the coast of #KilmoreQuay & are one of Ireland’s premier puffin colonies. Thousands of Atlantic Puffins arrive in April to breed & raise their chicks. #pyffin #Ireland

Fixed it @atrupar.com

Pray humbly in good times & in bad, for blessings & for help! #God #Jesus #faith #prayer #christian

If you see this, QTP with a sword⚔️🗡️

I have been continuously updating the game i have been creating the new 2D mmorpg. #indiedev

Snippet of Wreckless Eric, the Make-Out Room, Dan Francisco, May 7, 2026… @thewrecklesseric @makeoutroomsf

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Atmospheric. Scary as hell. Challenging. Total Chaos: New Game+ is available now, bringing expanded story content, new horrors, a new ending, and The Hunter stalking your every step.

1999 Drum and Bass - 3D vs Snuggles youtube.com/@GlobalHouseAlliance #drumandbass

Away from the reporters’ cameras, Gazans carrying “aid” bags show the real nightlife: passing people dancing with sodas, buying desserts, walking past the packed O2GAZA, stopping to watch deliveries at Taj Mall, and ending with a slushy at another restaurant.

Hegseth says U.S. manufacturers are significantly increasing production to supply more Patriot systems to Ukraine, stating "where we can help Ukraine, we do."

I can’t be bought and I’m hell bent on cleaning up the corruption and rot in Washington, DC. CA-47 voters, I hope you’ll vote for me, on or before June 2.

Betty deploys the slow eye blink in her effort to get treats 🥰🥹 #cats #BettySounds #Bettyexpressions

The Rule of Law in Free Fall – Steve Hendrix with the "Global Minute" #SteveHendrix #ForeignPolicy #Democracy #Justice #Law #GlobalMinute #Constitution #Leadership

Morning Minute feat. WisGOP 2026 State Convention with GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany 📺 wiseye.org/2026/05/16/2... 🫶 wiseye.org/donate 📧 wiseye.org/newsletters #WisconsinEye #Wisconsin #wipolitics #campaign2026 #election2026

Rose Tattoo #beach #rose #tattoo #video #clip #shorts

Exploring Kami is a reward in itself. Where are your favorite scenic locations in Cairn? (We’re working on the travel brochures😉)

🏆 #ANDNEW! Sol Ruca catches Becky Lynch with Sol Snatcher, upsetting the GOAT (and it's not just us saying that, everyone says that) to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship at #WWEClash! #WWE

Celebrated 3:16 Day the right way last night

Hey there #gamer fam! It's a new week! This #neko will be taking a break today due to being in the hospital until 1am But here is the #StreamSchedule for the rest of the week! Come swing by for #cozy vibes! Take a load off, because it's #NOOKVEMBER #Eldenwood #VTuber #VTuberEN

Can we find a new species in New York City? 👀🐛🐞 We're sure going to try. Working with NYC Parks, Central Park Conservancy, and Prospect Park Alliance, we set up two large bug traps in NYC's Central Park and Prospect Park that will collect insects this summer. @benjij.bsky.social

Dive into the transformative world of breath with our latest Skeletal Leap episode. Laadi Ojas discusses how breathing can awaken Kundalini and clear chakras, leading to a life filled with joy and insight. Don't miss this enlightening journey!

San Antonio 👀

First, things, first… Early Sunday morning walk in the park listening to a chorus of birds chirping, peaceful. #BlackWomen

Manipulación y distorsión de hombres machistas dios, o quien sea, nos libre de tipos como éste. Viva el feminismo!! Así joven, ya parece un viejo verde