Aviation: RyanAir to add new fee for those wanting non-disintegrating windows
A window on a RyanAir flight become dislodged and nearly sucked a passenger out of the plane.
Economy: 40+% of those earning $300+k per year living “paycheck to paycheck”
It's called lifestyle inflation.
Economy: What percent of workers hold more than one job?
People working more than one job is seen as a problem. But its less than in the 1990s, and involves few workers.
Social meme: We should prohibit driving by everyone 60+ or 65+
The data show the majority of older drivers are safer than younger drivers, however.
Health: Why soluble fiber lowers cholesterol
It binds with bile acid, which is made of cholesterol, resulting in your body drawing cholesterol from the blood to make more bile acid.
AI: Apple sues OpenAI over theft of intellectual property
This could get very ugly, quickly. Does not look good.
Health: Multiple risk factors for heart disease
The media and much health care focus on LDL cholesterol as a risk factor for heart disease. But there are many potential risk factors.
Follow up: What happened to “microplastics”?
Recent studies indicate early panic over microplastics may have been due to false positives and contaminated samples.
Economy: Labor Force Participation Rate
The participation rate has dropped. The main reason is the Baby Boom boosted it higher and now in retirement, is exiting the workforce. Great options for Gen Z.
Demographics: Multi-generational housing
The media is spinning a doomer story that more people are living with multiple generations. This is, in fact, a return to what was normal.