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Investing in the Electrification Megacycle
Explore the electrification megacycle's $7 trillion opportunity, driven by AI, EVs, and reindustrialization through Tema Electrification ETF (VOLT).
US Navy vs. PLAN | Snippet Finance
People’s Liberation Army Navy, when it comes to quantity, is on track to overtake the US. Their shipbuilding capacity is wildly more dominant - controlling 40% of the world's commercial shipbuilding market compared to just 0.5% for the US. This article argues that the US Navy still has quality - but that might erode and
The most common U.S. export is an empty container
A staggering 75% of inbound containers return to their origin empty, illustrating the complexities of U.S. trade dynamics
Failure Mindset | Snippet Finance
“Perfection is impossible. In the 1526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. Now, I have a question for you. What percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. In other words, even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the
House hunting gets political. New service offers access to neighborhood voting data
With Oyssey, you can see whether you're moving into a Republican or Democratic neighborhood.
Putin admits Russian inflation is an 'alarming signal' and the economy is 'overheating'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that inflation is a problem in Russia and that the country's economy is overheating.
It Pays to Have Long Hair and a Beard in Utah—Jesus Models Are in Demand
Lookalikes are being hired for family portraits and wedding announcements but expectations can be high; ‘You know I’m not the real Jesus, right?’
Cocoa prices soar over $12,000
Life is like a box of chocolates — increasingly expensive....
How rich musicians billed American taxpayers for luxury hotels, shopping sprees, and million-dollar bonuses
Pop stars took advantage of the SVOG grant, using COVID relief funds for luxury spending. Lil Wayne bought Balenciaga and flew private.
Will you marry me? During the bye week, obviously.
The Washington Post, smitten with football and love stories, analyzed data from The Knot to see how college football schedules impact wedding planning.
Most Americans Feel Good About Their Job Security but Not Their Pay
U.S. workers feel their jobs are secure and few are seeking a job change. But only half are highly satisfied with their job overall.
Breaking Down Internet Monopolies: Why Choices Are Limited in Your Area
Wondering why your broadband provider keeps hitting you with price increases? It's probably because you don't have other options for home internet.
TVs don’t actually cost 98% less than they used to... and other inflation misconceptions
We spoke to Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation expert Steve Reed to understand exactly what goes into the inflation statistics we hear so much...
AI's $20 billion air-pollution problem
Researchers find AI-related emissions may soon rival that of all the cars in California and cause asthma deaths to spike.
12 Days of Christmas song gifts cost this much - Blog
Question of the Day for your classroom. How much would it cost to buy all of the gifts mentioned in the "12 Days of Christmas" song?
Why the Fast Food Chicken Wars Are Far From Over
Years after the 2019 chicken sandwich craze, fast food restaurants have been adding more and more chicken items at higher rates than they’re adding beef. So ...
YouTube Raises Price on TV Streaming Service to $82.99
The video platform is increasing its rate for the first time since March 2023.
Patrick Explains HOME ALONE (And Why It's Great)
Get 2 free months of Skillshare https://skl.sh/patrickhwillems5PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/patrickhwillemsPODCAST ► https://apple.co/2u6GREMMY VIDEO GE...
Tokyo institutes 3-day weekends to boost births
With the world’s highest ratio of elderly-to-non-elderly people, Japan is struggling to plug gaps in its labor force.
Slashing the Federal Workforce Won’t Solve the Budget Deficit
The recommendation scores political points and resonates with those who believe government is inherently inefficient. But would it work?
Cato Institute Report to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
The only route to more efficient government is radically shrinking its role.
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Hot Wheels sales are on fire, powered by adult collectors and nostalgia
The Mattel toy’s enduring popularity after 56 years stems from its cross-generational appeal and connection to car culture.
Will the sun set on Daylight Saving Time?
Trump proposes permanent standard time.
Recent Immigration Surge Has Been Largest in U.S. History
Under President Biden, more than two million immigrants per year have entered, government data shows.
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup as part of trillion dollar rebrand
Saudi Arabia has poured trillions into its global rebrand.
End of the Eras: Taylor Swift’s unprecedented tour in numbers
632 days on from its debut, the tour that made her a billionaire finally ends next weekend after breaking records and causing at least one diplomatic row
Micron Gets $6.2 Billion Chips Award to Spur Plant Expansion
The Biden administration has reached a final agreement to give Micron Corp. nearly $6.2 billion in subsidies from a program designed to boost American semiconductor manufacturing, allowing funds to start flowing to factories in Idaho and New York.