It's from the Thursday Wall Street Journal – the very paper of substance. "Hiring Defied Expectations in June, With 147,000 New Jobs" U.S. job growth continued at a steady pace last month, surprising economists who had predicted a slowdown in hiring amid uncertainty over trade and fiscal policy. The country added 147,000 jobs in June, … Read more
Top talker far and away is the newest Judge, Katengi Brown Jackson (She also said at her Senate hearing that she could not define a woman). But the top four talkers are all women! Then listen to the end for a colossal put down from one Judge to another. As the man says, they probably … Read more
Now 2033. Lots more if you hit the link. WASHINGTON (AP) — The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security ‘s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to earlier projected depletion dates, according to an annual report released Wednesday. The go-broke date … Read more
In another Senate hearing allowing senators to bloviate for their constituents. Sanders hardly let’s Bessent get a word in as he as he attacks estate tax exemptions. Does he realize raising the estate tax enrichs life insurance companies? Isn’t that another industry he hates? To his credit, Wyden at least lets Bessent respond.
From Issues & Insights – those are census bureau numbers. “The numbers are truly eye-opening.” These sanctuary states, and the cities and counties around the country that have blindly followed suit, make it a policy not to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. That includes letting felons who have deportation orders out on bail … Read more
It's all about spreading Hope. Great. Eight minutes long.
DOUBLE DUH! Note last paragraph excerpted on reduction of dementia. Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends”. This actually echoes what the World Health Organization has called a crisis of … Read more
Amusing and brief. I posted about his appointment to San Diego here – Pope Leo makes first US Bishop appointment Just paste this in.
He was 82. Nice tribute in Rolling Stone and if you were or are a fan, worth reading. Rolling Stone? I didn't even know it still existed. Brian Wilson, who as leader of the Beach Boys and a founder of California rock invented a massively successful pop sound full of harmonies and sunshine, has died … Read more