Public health: Influenza overtakes Covid in hospitalizations and death
Covid seems to be gradually fading out as the serious health threat it once was.
Public health: In 2022, up to 60% of Covid deaths occurred in the vaccinated
Higher than we might expect from a 95% effective vaccine ...
Crime: Crime rates since 1960
In recent decades, the crime rate has gone down, which may be a surprise considering the doomerism media coverage.
Doomerism: Many retired will “un-retire”?
Says retirees are going to "un-retire" because everything is awful But the % of un-reitirees has been steady for a long time.
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.