Government: Follow the money
To understand how an organization really works (versus what they tell you), you need to follow the money and incentives.
Economy: Argentina’s economic reforms apparently successful
Argentina's President, an economist, slashed government spending and regulations - and Argentina's economy is doing much better.
Economy, International: U.S. launches trade war
Starts high tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico; both countries retaliate with tariffs of their own.
Nutrition: Vitamin deficiencies increased by 10x over 20 years
Iron and vitamin B deficiency, especially B-12 and folate, have led to a sharp rise in NHS hospital admissions.
Healthcare: ACA/ObamaCare failed to control prices
ObamaCare was sold as a system that would control the rate of growth in health care spending. Annual costs are now increasing faster than before the ACA was passed.
Internet: AT&T ending 5G Wireless Home Internet in NY
NY passed a law requiring ISPs to charge as little as $15 to $20 per month. AT&T says that doesn't work, so is leaving the market.
Nutrition: USDA to release new dietary guidelines
Behind the scenes, the evidence for the guidelines is apparently weak, inconsistent and sometimes contradictory.
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Software/Tech
Tech, H-1B: Nicole Shanahan essay on H-1B issues
Nicole Shanahan essay on the H-1B temporary worker visa controversy.
Musk and Ramaswamy rude to Americans, Musk says Americans are “retarded”
Ramaswamy and Musk went nuclear - bash Americans and America - call Americans "retarded".