Demographics, International: US job growth goes to immigrants.
With the declining fertility rate, a majority of U.S. population growth is now due to immigration. Similarly, newly created jobs are going to immigrants.
Business: Downhill skiing too expensive?
Yes, lift tickets can cost several hundred dollars per day. It is also a sport that not that many people participate in.
Why do we play the National Anthem at pro sports events?
We play the national anthem because it was used as marketing - to transfer patriotism to sports ticket sales. Amazing story.
Media, AI: 90% of newsrooms now using AI in some form
the survey revealed that 90 percent of newsrooms are already using some form of AI in news production, 80 percent in news distribution, and 75 percent in news gathering. News…
Business: Remote work a perk for the elite
It was always a perk for the elite.
Follow up: Retailers to have tough time at Christmas 2023
The experts predicted a gloomy Christmas for retailers but were wrong again. Sales revenue was fine.
Climate: Use bamboo toilet paper to save the climate
We should use bamboo-based toilet paper at 4.5x the cost because it is allegedly better for the environment?
Demographics, Business: Gen Z grads unprepared for work life
Survey claims new Gen Z workers lack work experience and basic job skills.
Business, Privacy: How Kroger stores track you both off and online
Kroger stores, and most stores now, collect and store massive databases on their customers, including inferring your health conditions, income and more.
Climate: EVs vs ICE – cars are a smaller part of emissions than most realize
Little known fact - personal autos are a small part of U.S. carbon emissions.