Policy: “Non-Government Organizations” (NGO) are heavily funded by government
NGOs are extensions of government, with 25% of funding coming from governments, and 1 in 5 getting >half of funding from government.
Media: The media finally noticed that the ACA failed
"For some in US, health insurance now costs more than the mortgage"
Health: Ending the ACA “mandate” led to lower premium hikes
Some claim that ending the ACA mandate for coverage led to higher prices. But in fact, premium hikes moderated once it was ended. Here's why that happened...
Economy: Americans pay 96% of Trump’s tariff costs
Trump goes full protectionism, seeks to have Americans pay higher prices for most everything, declares free trade over.
Public health: “Microplastics” in our bodies might not be real
The "microplastics" fears may have been false positive artifacts of bad science.
Gen Z: “Choosing the soft life”
Gen Z says "Boomers had it easy" but simultaneously says they reject the work and burnout culture of their parents. A bit of a contradiction.
Government: Who pays taxes?
Do the rich pay their "share" of taxes?
Economy
Energy
Environment
Finance
Gen Z/Generational issues
Geopolitics
Health-Healthcare
Innovation
Innovative/Creative
Personal finance
Policy/Government
Public Health/Nutrition
Science
Economy: Should billionaires be forced to give away all wealth to the government?
Bill Gates has donated over $200 billion to charitable causes, WHO, foundations, research, drug discovery, education and more.
Business
Crime/Corruption
Emerging Technology
Energy
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EVs
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Stupidity
Vehicles/Autos
Autos: The U.S. EV industry died
It's due to being misleading at best, and telling outright lies, at worst, and a failed government industrial policy.
Health: WaPo says ObamaCare/ACA has failed
About 16 years late, the media finally sees that ObamaCare was not sustainable.