Masking in current COVID surge: WSJ: https://www.wsj.com/us-news/covid-2023-mask-mandates-school-business-cd45872 . We know that masking adds protection. Those most at risk (elderly, immunocompromised, unvaccinated) should protect themselves.
ADHD drug shortage continues as school starts: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/adderall-shortage-adhd-medication-2023-rcna99019 .
WSJ: Pharma’s battle against Medicare drug price negotiation: https://www.wsj.com/health/pharma/big-pharmas-battle-with-the-biden-administration-could-have-legs-a0524692 . This article is essentially speculation. It should have been labeled as opinion.
WSJ: Current trade slump hurts export-dependent economies: https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/trade-slump-reshuffles-worlds-economic-cards-in-favor-of-u-s-154af5cd . The US remains the “go to” national economy in the world, which is why the dollar has continued to strengthen.
Moroccan earthquake kills over 2,000: https://www.aol.com/morocco-earthquake-updates-photos-show-185739491.html . WSJ: More: https://www.wsj.com/world/morocco-earthquake-kills-at-least-296-a431d3f9 .
New Mexico governor suspends gun carry rights in Albuquerque: https://apnews.com/article/albuquerque-guns-governor-concealed-carry-fc5b4b79bf411b8022c3ad58975724d7 . Litigation is sure to follow. Public safety be damned.
WSJ: Ukraine plans to fly F-16’s this winter: https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-expects-to-fly-f-16s-in-combat-this-winter-7c0e29f9 .
Vivek Ramaswamy advocates cruelty over compassion – and the Constitution: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/vivek-ramaswamy-deport-children-undocumented-immigrants-born-us-rcna104143 . This is utter, immoral BS. Here is the first sentence of the 14th Amendment: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” So conservatives are “originalists” only when it gives the result they desire. “Born” means “born”, you insufferable idiots.
January 6 “zip-tie guy” and mom get prison: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-defendant-known-zip-tie-guy-sentenced-nearly-5-years-prison-rcna104188 .
Kid Roth IRA’s: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/retirement/these-teens-opened-roth-iras-before-they-could-even-vote-ad2b2a9d . Given the power of long-term compounding, these kids have a good idea. However, I’m unsure if colleges will count these assets against them when considering financial aid.
Solar and wind energy keeps getting cheaper: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/renewable-sources-energy-storage-cost-drop/ . This is encouraging because as fossil fuels get more expensive, the economics will force more and more adoption of renewable energy.