💰 Politics - Cost of a B-2 Flyover
This article details the cost of a B-2 stealth bomber flyover conducted to honor Vladimir Putin. The exorbitant expense raises questions about resource allocation.
Key Points:
• $2,080,000 cost for the B-2 bomber alone.
• $130,000 hourly flight cost.
• Flight originated from Missouri.
🔗 Resources:
• John Bates ↗ - Commentary on the event
• Hiss Goes Cobra ↗ - Additional reporting
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💡 Politics - Sizewell C Nuclear Plant Costs
This article discusses the increased costs of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project in the UK, highlighting the unexpected factors contributing to the cost overrun.
Key Points:
• £46 billion final cost, significantly higher than the initial £18 billion estimate.
• Requirement for an extensive "Equality Statement" to secure approval.
• "Equality Statement" included promises of events and celebrations related to diverse cultural and religious holidays.
🔗 Resources:
• B0GiEuk ↗ - Commentary on the news
• Zia Yusuf UK ↗ - Further analysis
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📈 Finance - Leggings as a Market Indicator
This article briefly mentions the use of leggings trends as an indicator for forecasting various market trends, including crypto, markets, war, and social phenomena.
Key Points:
• Leggings trend tracking since 2021.
• Used to forecast diverse market trends.
• Claimed as a leading indicator by a self-proclaimed "leggings analyst".
🔗 Resources:
• mgogel ↗ - Author's commentary
• Wall Street Journal ↗ - Mentioned in the context
🎵 Music - Five Facts About XTC's "Dear God"
This article presents five lesser-known facts about XTC's album "Dear God," highlighting its controversial nature and impact.
Key Points:
• Initially excluded from the album "Skylarking".
• Became a cult hit through college radio.
• Sparked controversy and backlash due to its anti-religious message.
🔗 Resources:
• That Eric Alper ↗ - Source of the facts
💡 Sociology - Institutional Subsidy from Unpaid Women's Labor
This article explores the idea that many institutions historically benefited from unpaid labor by women who would now occupy higher-paying roles in the formal workforce.
Key Points:
• Volunteer organizations and schools received an implied subsidy from women's unpaid work.
• This subsidy is no longer sustainable as women enter the paid labor market.
• Shift requires institutions to compete for skilled labor.
🔗 Resources:
• Sonia Baschez ↗ - Initial observation
• Matt Zeitlin ↗ - Further analysis
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📰 Journalism - Rachel V. Scott's Question to Putin
This article highlights the importance of a journalist's question to Vladimir Putin during a press conference in Alaska.
Key Points:
• Rachel V. Scott asked Putin about the killing of civilians.
• Her question is considered significant.
• She is highlighted as the most important person in the Alaska spectacle.
🔗 Resources:
• John Bates ↗ - Commentary
• rshereme ↗ - Additional reporting
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🎵 Music - XTC's "Dear God" Release Anniversary
This article commemorates the release of XTC's "Dear God" in 1986, discussing its initial exclusion from the album, its subsequent success, and the controversy surrounding its anti-religious message.
Key Points:
• Released on this day in 1986.
• Initially omitted from "Skylarking".
• Became a cult classic despite controversy.
🔗 Resources:
• That Eric Alper ↗ - Source of the information
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💡 Politics - The President's Dementia
This article discusses the author's changing perspective on reporting on the president's alleged dementia, expressing lost faith in the Washington press corps' objectivity.
Key Points:
• Author previously reported on the president's dementia.
• Has ceased doing so due to perceived bias in the press.
• Notes hypocrisy within the Washington press corps.
🔗 Resources:
• johnbates ↗ - Author's commentary
🗳️ Politics - NYC Mayoral Election
This article discusses the upcoming NYC mayoral election, suggesting a potential win for Zohran Mamdani given the current state of the race.
Key Points:
• Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are still in the race.
• Zohran Mamdani is seen as a likely winner.
• The race is described as a "slow-moving train wreck."
🔗 Resources:
• Donna Grif ↗ - Commentary
• Bill Ackman ↗ - Analysis
• Andrew Cuomo ↗ - Candidate
• Eric Adams ↗ - Candidate
• Zohran Mamdani ↗ - Candidate
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