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In shock news, it turns out that Brexit punched the UK economy in the face, much in the way that official forecasts in 2016 said it would punch the UK economy in the face, that were dismissed as nonsense by lying rightwing shills at the time.
Headline from a serious and long working paper on the economic impact of Brexit. Possible that this has been feeding into OBR and HMT discussions?
November 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In shock news, it turns out that Brexit punched the UK economy in the face, much in the way that official forecasts in 2016 said it would punch the UK economy in the face, that were dismissed as nonsense by lying rightwing shills at the time.
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In Germany, a standard 7kW rooftop solar system costs $10,000.
In Australia, it costs $4,000.
In the US, the same system costs about $28,000 — thanks partly to a mess of state, local, and HOA rules, per a new analysis shared with @alexckaufman.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/solar...
In Australia, it costs $4,000.
In the US, the same system costs about $28,000 — thanks partly to a mess of state, local, and HOA rules, per a new analysis shared with @alexckaufman.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/solar...
Simpler Solar Regulations Would Save Americans $1.2 Trillion
A new analysis by Permit Power calculates the cumulative benefits of cheap rooftop solar over the lifetime of a typical rig.
heatmap.news
October 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In Germany, a standard 7kW rooftop solar system costs $10,000.
In Australia, it costs $4,000.
In the US, the same system costs about $28,000 — thanks partly to a mess of state, local, and HOA rules, per a new analysis shared with @alexckaufman.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/solar...
In Australia, it costs $4,000.
In the US, the same system costs about $28,000 — thanks partly to a mess of state, local, and HOA rules, per a new analysis shared with @alexckaufman.bsky.social:
heatmap.news/energy/solar...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I want my tween daughters to have at least a sense of what was on television in what they regard as antiquity, the 20th century,” John McWhorter writes.
“I want my tween daughters to have at least a sense of what was on television in what they regard as antiquity, the 20th century,” John McWhorter writes.
Opinion | These Are the 10 Old Television Series Every Kid Needs to Watch
Here’s the list of ancient shows I inflict on my daughters. What’s yours?
nyti.ms
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I want my tween daughters to have at least a sense of what was on television in what they regard as antiquity, the 20th century,” John McWhorter writes.
“I want my tween daughters to have at least a sense of what was on television in what they regard as antiquity, the 20th century,” John McWhorter writes.
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With 90% of SEC staff furloughed, the agency announced on Thursday that it won't penalize companies for omitting pricing details during the shutdown.
Shutdown silver lining? Your IPO review comes after investors buy in | TechCrunch
With 90% of SEC staff furloughed, the agency announced on Thursday that it won't penalize companies for omitting pricing details during the shutdown.
techcrunch.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
With 90% of SEC staff furloughed, the agency announced on Thursday that it won't penalize companies for omitting pricing details during the shutdown.
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Iraq is opening its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province.
Iraq's first industrial-scale solar plant opens in Karbala desert to tackle electricity crisis
Iraq is opening its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province. This marks a significant step in the government's push to expand renewable energy in a country often facing electricity crises despite its oil and gas wealth.
bit.ly
September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Iraq is opening its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province.
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Marvel is leaving Atlanta and heading to the UK, citing rising costs.
Labor costs are less expensive in the U.K., and universal health care means studios wouldn’t have to subsidize workers’ medical expenses.
This move alone could cost Atlanta up to 20,000 jobs.
san.com/cc/hollywood...
Labor costs are less expensive in the U.K., and universal health care means studios wouldn’t have to subsidize workers’ medical expenses.
This move alone could cost Atlanta up to 20,000 jobs.
san.com/cc/hollywood...
'Hollywood of the South' loses Marvel productions to UK
Marvel Studios is moving production from Georgia to the U.K., a shift that highlights rising costs in the U.S. film industry.
san.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Marvel is leaving Atlanta and heading to the UK, citing rising costs.
Labor costs are less expensive in the U.K., and universal health care means studios wouldn’t have to subsidize workers’ medical expenses.
This move alone could cost Atlanta up to 20,000 jobs.
san.com/cc/hollywood...
Labor costs are less expensive in the U.K., and universal health care means studios wouldn’t have to subsidize workers’ medical expenses.
This move alone could cost Atlanta up to 20,000 jobs.
san.com/cc/hollywood...
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Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods.
Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating
Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods.
bit.ly
May 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods.
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Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds
Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds
Most of 51 brands tested, including those for children, contained dangerous heavy metal
www.theguardian.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds
"All of the cookie samples were also positive for high levels of glyphosate, an herbicide used to kill weeds, the groups said. "The sale of cookies containing potentially toxic ingredients raises profound ethical and public health concerns," the groups said"
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Can you still eat Girl Scout cookies? Here's what to know about risks to consumers
Girl Scouts of the U.S. say their cookies are safe to eat despite a report that found heavy metals in some cookies. What do experts say?
www.usatoday.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"All of the cookie samples were also positive for high levels of glyphosate, an herbicide used to kill weeds, the groups said. "The sale of cookies containing potentially toxic ingredients raises profound ethical and public health concerns," the groups said"
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
