I asked AI to generate an “I moved abroad” story in the genre of Business Insider. Grok AI nails it – this is every Business Insider story in this genre – every single one of them. Given that AI can produce this, there is no need for freelance writers to generate this stuff for content mills anymore.
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US Airlines hassle some fathers with children
Airline staff have falsely accused fathers of human trafficking based on zero evidence other than they are male and have one or more children.
Continue readingThe myth: Everyone is leaving the U.S.
Elite, privileged Americans say they will leave the U.S.
Continue readingWild: Former NZ Prime Minister moves to Australia
Jacinda Ardern has moved to Sydney, Australia. Does not seem like a good image for New Zealand.
Continue readingDid celebrites leave the US because Trump was elected?
In late 2024 and early 2025, many news reports said various celebrities left the U.S. because of Trump’s election. Nearly all of those stories were untrue – nearly all who moved had moved or bought properties up to years earlier, married a foreigner, or had prior dual citizenshp.
Continue readingThe media’s portrayal of immigrants versus native born Americans
The media is biased in favoring stories about immigrant success – in business, academics and leadership roles. This bias comes at the neglect of covering native-born Americans and may lead to hostility towards immigrants.
Continue readingTraveler characteristics by age group
Interesting data on travel by “generation”. Gen Z travels much more than older generations, despite saying they have no money. (Reminder – Gen Z is age 13-28, with an average age of 21 in 2025 and generalizations about the group are often a bit odd, spanning 13 to 28.)
Continue readingHawaii sued over 14% tourist tax
11% state tax, up to 3% county tax, for a combined 14% tax on visitors staying in “transient” accommodations for less than six months.
Continue readingClimate: “Responsible tourism”
A link to a post on my Coldstreams blog where the global elite who have traveled the world advocate for travel restrictions. The underlying article reads like something from The Onion.
Continue readingDenmark is not the world’s happiest because of hobbies
Prof claims “hobbies” are why Denmark is ranked as a happiest country. But this metric is not used in any “happiness index”.
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