The Big Economic Question
It is not whether the U.S. is in a recession. It’s whether the economy will soon worsen.
I’ll Trade You Some Cursed Baby Dolls and Metal Frogs for That Unwanted Banana Statue
John Oliver is willing to make a deal for a piece of (formerly) public art in Fitzroy. That doesn’t mean negotiations have been easy.
Facing Gas Shortages, Europe Seeks to Shrink Demand for Energy
Germany may be most vulnerable to Russia’s energy squeeze, but many other countries are also facing, at minimum, high prices and restricted supples.
Your Friday Briefing
A potential U.S. climate bill.
India blocks Krafton’s game on concerns over data sharing in China – source – Reuters India
India blocks Krafton’s game on concerns over data sharing in China – source Reuters India India blocks Krafton’s battle-royale game BGMI two years after PUBG ban TechCrunch ‘BGMI’ the Indian version of PUBG Mobile banned in India? | WION Originals WION BGMI likely banned in India, pulled from Google Play Store & Apple App Store gizmochina Daily Crunch: Indian
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 official images leak – The Verge
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Potential rival or running mate? Kristi Noem, the governor denying Trump a face on Mount Rushmore – The Guardian US
Potential rival or running mate? Kristi Noem, the governor denying Trump a face on Mount Rushmore The Guardian US South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s take on 2024, Trump and the Jan. 6 hearings – “The Takeout” CBS News View Full Coverage on Google News
Giant screen hits dancers for boy band Mirror during Hong Kong concert – CNN
Giant screen hits dancers for boy band Mirror during Hong Kong concert CNN Horror at Hong Kong boyband concert as huge video screen falls on to performers The Guardian Injured dancer may be paralyzed from neck down in worst case scenario Hong Kong Standard Hong Kong Authorities to Investigate Concert Accident Bloomberg Hong Kong boy band Mirror ends concert
Frustration, anger in S.F.’s LGBTQ community over government response to monkeypox outbreak – San Francisco Chronicle
Frustration, anger in S.F.’s LGBTQ community over government response to monkeypox outbreak San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco declares public health emergency due to monkeypox KPIX CBS SF Bay Area With no federal emergency declaration, San Francisco and New York sound alarm on monkeypox CNN Monkeypox: a global health emergency ZOE ‘They Are Right on Our Predicted Schedule’: Retired US
Covered California Announces 2023 Plans: Return of Post-COVID Medical Trend and Modest Rate Change for Consumers
*Covered California announced its rates and carriers for the upcoming 2023 coverage year. The announcement came as Congress deliberates on the future of the increased and expanded financial help provided by the American Rescue Plan, which has led to record-high enrollment. Covered California illustrated how the uncertain future of the law affected rates, as well