Modern: Oregon and Washington seek to legalize polygamy
I'm so old, I remember when polygamy was evil.
Social: “Charity” is a brand, but not reality of many non-profits
Many charities are now de facto government subcontractors you fund with your taxes. Should you also donate directly? Individual donations often make up little of their revenue.
Personal finance: You get rich by not spending-who knew?
Wealth is created by earning, saving and investing. Not by spending money on "stuff" that mostly gets stored and seldom used. Also simplifies your life.
Economy: “18% of California homes change hands via inheritance”
And this is likely explained by the large baby boom cohort now hitting age 80 and passing away, in a state with Prop 13 property tax benefits.
Security: TPMS tire pressure monitoring provide a way to track vehicles
TPMS gauges transmit tire pressure info - and a unique vehicle ID - mostly in the clear, and this can be received and used for tracking.
Social: What happened to “socialites”?
What happened to "socialites" and the socialite lifestyle and "circuit"? They still exist but their form has mutated to influencers and non-profit hobby jobs.
Personal finance: Pilot pay – why you may want a licensed job
Experienced airline pilots earn $400k to $500k/year, thanks to licensing, unionization and anti-competition laws passed by Congress.
Economy, Demographics: Are young men under 30 doing worse today than 3-4 decades ago?
Per economist Marian Tupy, young mean are likely doing much better today.
Business: Blocks lays off nearly half of staff, not due to AI
No, Jack Dorsey made the case that he’s not the most efficient manager. He bloated Twitter, then he bloated Blocks with way too many people – AI has little to…