https://apple.news/AUyeHcmvXTUipyg9vPdzaSg Trump Has Floated Giving MAGA Extremists — Including Lou Dobbs — Cabinet Gigs if He Wins in 2024 The former president is considering gutting the government and installing loyalists like the former Fox Business lackey should he win back the White House By NIKKI MCCANN RAMIREZ & ASAWIN SUEBSAENG for Rolling Stone In his … Continue reading Trump’s tentative plans should he regain the office of President — short version
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Still relevant explanation of absurd prices in the U.S. for insulin (needed by type 1 diabetics)
https://apple.news/AdY1xIUpYT7yGYO_eaa9_yA INSULIN’S DEADLY COST by Geoff Colvin in Fortune's December 2021/January 2022 issue Diabetes is America’s most expensive chronic disease. And the ultrahigh price of insulin in the U.S. means that many patients can’t afford the medication they need to survive. Examining why offers a window into a system driven by perverse incentives and greed. … Continue reading Still relevant explanation of absurd prices in the U.S. for insulin (needed by type 1 diabetics)
U.S. women secure a place in next year’s World Cup in Australia/NZ
https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-womens-soccer-team-2023-world-cup-spot-11657282181? U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Secures 2023 World Cup Spot The defending champions beat Jamaica on Thursday and secured a spot in next summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand By Rachel Bachman, July 8, 2022 8:10 am ET The U.S. women’s soccer team is a perfect nine for nine. The defending world champions secured a … Continue reading U.S. women secure a place in next year’s World Cup in Australia/NZ
Science says obesity not a personal failing
Obesity was long considered a personal failing. Science shows it's not. Updated 11:48 am EDT Jul. 26, 2022, discovered thru Apple News+ Editor’s note: Part 1 of a six-part USA TODAY series examining America’s obesity epidemic. Barbara Hiebel carries 137 pounds on her 5-foot-11 frame. Most of her life she weighed 200 pounds more. For decades she tried … Continue reading Science says obesity not a personal failing
What does this last-minute bill from the Democrats do?
https://apple.news/AAZp9RcxyQvGO8ZWbHmYvng What Democrats’ big new bill would actually do The climate bill is also a health care bill (and it does a few things on taxes, too). By Emily Stewart, Li Zhou, and Rebecca Leber for Vox, Jul 28, 2022, 4:15pm EDT Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) speaks during a news conference in September 2021 on the “billions of dollars … Continue reading What does this last-minute bill from the Democrats do?
Spain runs a campaign that says “all bodies are beach bodies”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/28/all-bodies-are-beach-bodies-spains-equality-ministry-launches-summer-campaign ‘All bodies are beach bodies’: Spain’s equality ministry launches summer campaign Inclusive promotion urges women to ‘toast a summer for all, without stereotypes’ The Spanish equality ministry’s summer campaign says: “Summer is ours too. Enjoy it how, where and with whomever you want.” Photograph: The Ministry of Equality Samantha Lock @Samantha__LockThu 28 Jul 2022 01.54 … Continue reading Spain runs a campaign that says “all bodies are beach bodies”
USPS to boost purchase of electric delivery vehicles but not high enough
https://www.forbes.com/sites/darreonnadavis/2022/07/20/usps-to-boost-purchase-of-electric-delivery-vehicles/? USPS To Boost Purchase Of Electric Delivery Vehicles Darreonna Davis, Contributor The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said Wednesday it will dramatically increase the share of electric vehicles among a fleet of new delivery vehicles it’s ordering, following criticism from environmental advocates and federal officials and lawsuits that accused USPS of violating the National Environmental … Continue reading USPS to boost purchase of electric delivery vehicles but not high enough
Trump confirms he’ll rule as a dictator if given a second term
You'll have to click thru to read the Tweets. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/07/donald-trump-dc-speech-drug-dealers? IN FIRST SPEECH BACK IN D.C., TRUMP CONFIRMS HE’LL RULE LIKE A DICTATOR IN SECOND TERM Among other things, the former president wants to start executing drug dealers and calling in the National Guard without going through the proper channels first. BY BESS LEVIN JULY 26, … Continue reading Trump confirms he’ll rule as a dictator if given a second term
Lockdown mode from Apple a cool security idea even if few will need it
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/07/introducing-lockdown-from-apple-the-coolest-defense-youll-probably-never-use/? Why Lockdown mode from Apple is one of the coolest security ideas ever Apple intros "extreme" optional protection against the scourge of mercenary spyware. DAN GOODIN - 7/6/2022, 8:04 PM EnlargeApple Mercenary spyware is one of the hardest threats to combat. It targets an infinitesimally small percentage of the world, making it statistically unlikely for most … Continue reading Lockdown mode from Apple a cool security idea even if few will need it
Why it’s so easy to fight on vacation
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-07-07/how-to-stop-fighting-on-vacation Why we fight on vacation (and how to stop the madness) Yelling on vacation is a panic response. But we don’t have to give in to it. Here’s how to stop fighting while traveling, even when it gets stressful. Summer travel: It’s something we think longingly about all winter long — even more so … Continue reading Why it’s so easy to fight on vacation
Joni Mitchell back at Newport (wow!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/arts/music/joni-mitchell-performance.html Joni Mitchell Reclaims Her Voice at Newport The singer-songwriter’s surprise return to the stage at the folk festival she first played in 1967 was an act of bravery, joy and reinterpretation. After a 2015 brain aneurysm, Joni Mitchell had to learn how to sing and play guitar again. She did both onstage at the … Continue reading Joni Mitchell back at Newport (wow!)
Care about wasteful burning of carbon? Here are examples to yip about
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/21/kylie-jenner-short-private-jet-flights-super-rich-climate-crisis A 17-minute flight? The super-rich who have ‘absolute disregard for the planet’ Kylie Jenner is far from the only celebrity to make short hops using private jets despite mounting concerns over the climate crisis Private jets are seen on the tarmac at Friedman Memorial airport in Sun Valley, Idaho. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Oliver Milman, graphics … Continue reading Care about wasteful burning of carbon? Here are examples to yip about
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