PMcV
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My goals: Be good, be a good [husband, dad...], love & support those who love me, seek justice & truth, be fit & healthy, continually learn, seize the initiative. My toughest life challenge: balance. Finding the balance between all my priorities.
States raising the minimum wage in 2026. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/28/2...
Minimum wage will rise in 19 states starting Jan. 1
More than 8.3 million workers will see their pay go up on Jan. 1
www.axios.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
States raising the minimum wage in 2026. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/28/2...
Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the war in 2022. 40% more soldier obituaries were published compared with the previous year. Source: BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 2, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Over the past 10 months, Russian losses in Ukraine have been growing faster than any time since the start of the war in 2022. 40% more soldier obituaries were published compared with the previous year. Source: BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trust in institutions is still declining, although the results vary greatly depending on political party affiliation. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/692633/...
January 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Trust in institutions is still declining, although the results vary greatly depending on political party affiliation. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/692633/...
Party identification since 1988: Republicans have a slight edge over Dems for the 3rd consecutive year (about 28%), but those who identify as Independent are at a record high of 43%. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/655157/...
GOP Holds Edge in Party Affiliation for Third Straight Year
Americans' political party preferences remain closely divided, with Republicans having a slight edge in party ID and leaning for the third consecutive year.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Party identification since 1988: Republicans have a slight edge over Dems for the 3rd consecutive year (about 28%), but those who identify as Independent are at a record high of 43%. Source: Gallup news.gallup.com/poll/655157/...
10 scientific truths that somehow became unpopular in 2025. Scientific truths remain true regardless of belief. Source: startswithabang.substack.com/p/10-scienti...
10 scientific truths that somehow became unpopular in 2025
Scientific truths remain true regardless of belief. These 10, despite contrary claims, remain vitally important as 2025 draws to a close.
startswithabang.substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
10 scientific truths that somehow became unpopular in 2025. Scientific truths remain true regardless of belief. Source: startswithabang.substack.com/p/10-scienti...
Today's calm moment: The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA.
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Today's calm moment: The Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA.
The US economy enters 2026 in great shape. GDP data & retail sales are showing no signs of a slowdown. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-economy-e...
US Economy Enters 2026 in Great Shape - Apollo Academy
Weekly data for GDP and same-store retail sales are showing no signs of a slowdown in the US economy, see...
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January 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The US economy enters 2026 in great shape. GDP data & retail sales are showing no signs of a slowdown. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/us-economy-e...
Today's calm moment: The moon rises and we are grateful for a new day, a new year.
December 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today's calm moment: The moon rises and we are grateful for a new day, a new year.
Here's an astounding article: Car payments now average more than $750 a month. This fall, new car prices broke the $50K barrier. An Edmunds analysis finds that 84-month (7 year) loans have hit a record high. Source: Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/business/aut...
Car Payments Now Average More Than $750 a Month. Enter the 100-Month Car Loan.
The price of new cars and trucks in the U.S. has increased 33% since 2020, and consumers are piling on interest as they stretch out loan terms to eight, nine and nearly 10 years.
www.wsj.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here's an astounding article: Car payments now average more than $750 a month. This fall, new car prices broke the $50K barrier. An Edmunds analysis finds that 84-month (7 year) loans have hit a record high. Source: Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/business/aut...
The unexpected winner of American tariffs? Mexico. Mexico’s tariff rate ended up lower than for most other countries, helping Mexican exports fill some of the gap left by Chinese products subject to higher levies. Source: Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico
Its exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new import duties on countries this year.
www.wsj.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The unexpected winner of American tariffs? Mexico. Mexico’s tariff rate ended up lower than for most other countries, helping Mexican exports fill some of the gap left by Chinese products subject to higher levies. Source: Wall Street Journal www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
3D-printed houses? Wolf Ranch, a collection of 100 3D printed homes just outside of Austin, TX, is the only 3D printed housing community in the US. Source: NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/r...
‘Can You Print a House?’: God, Robots and the U.S. Housing Crisis
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December 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
3D-printed houses? Wolf Ranch, a collection of 100 3D printed homes just outside of Austin, TX, is the only 3D printed housing community in the US. Source: NY Times www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/r...
Since Gallup began tracking national satisfaction in 1979, Americans' views have shifted in response to major economic, political and global events. news.gallup.com/poll/1669/ge...
December 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Since Gallup began tracking national satisfaction in 1979, Americans' views have shifted in response to major economic, political and global events. news.gallup.com/poll/1669/ge...
Today's calm moment: Lookin' pretty bleak out there. Good thing we have a bluebird house!
December 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Today's calm moment: Lookin' pretty bleak out there. Good thing we have a bluebird house!
Recently, wages have grown faster than consumer prices. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/wages-have-g...
Wages Have Grown Faster Than Consumer Prices - Apollo Academy
When discussing affordability, it is important to note that while the CPI price level has increased 26% since 2019, wages...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Recently, wages have grown faster than consumer prices. Source: Apollo Capital Mgmt. www.apolloacademy.com/wages-have-g...
4 proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter. Source: BBC Science Focus www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-bo...
4 surprising, proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter | BBC Science Focus Magazine
We all know the basics of avoiding winter bugs, but science is uncovering lesser-known tricks that make a real difference
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December 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
4 proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter. Source: BBC Science Focus www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-bo...
Russia’s Puppet: How Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, launders Kremlin lies, undermines NATO, and endangers US national security. olgalautman.substack.com/p/russias-pu...
Russia’s Puppet Tulsi Gabbard Strikes Again
How the Director of National Intelligence Is Laundering Kremlin Lies, Undermining NATO, and Endangering U.S. National Security
olgalautman.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Russia’s Puppet: How Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, launders Kremlin lies, undermines NATO, and endangers US national security. olgalautman.substack.com/p/russias-pu...
After more than 50 years of growth, the number of immigrants living in the US is declining. Source: Pew Research www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
December 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
After more than 50 years of growth, the number of immigrants living in the US is declining. Source: Pew Research www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Today's calm moment: So where's that fireplace and hot rum drink?
December 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Today's calm moment: So where's that fireplace and hot rum drink?
Today's calm moment: Ever dream of catching the sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea (Calif.)? You'll have company.
December 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today's calm moment: Ever dream of catching the sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea (Calif.)? You'll have company.
Netflix now has a brick & mortar storefront: “Netflix House” is a "brand activation/movie theater/retail outlet" where you can relive your favorite shows. Will the concept save America's dying malls? Source: Bloomberg Business www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Can Netflix Help Save the American Mall?
The entertainment company’s new “Netflix House” experience is bringing the brand’s shows into former department stores. Will streaming TV fans follow?
www.bloomberg.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Netflix now has a brick & mortar storefront: “Netflix House” is a "brand activation/movie theater/retail outlet" where you can relive your favorite shows. Will the concept save America's dying malls? Source: Bloomberg Business www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
The federal gov is taking in more tariff revenue than before... but customs duties revenue makes up only 1.6% of total federal revenue (FY 2024). We are making a big deal out of a small piece of federal revenue. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-...
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The federal gov is taking in more tariff revenue than before... but customs duties revenue makes up only 1.6% of total federal revenue (FY 2024). We are making a big deal out of a small piece of federal revenue. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/answers/how-...
Which states contribute the most and least to federal revenue? 19 states sent more to the federal government than they received in FY 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/whi... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
December 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Which states contribute the most and least to federal revenue? 19 states sent more to the federal government than they received in FY 2024. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/whi... USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all.
Today's calm moment: mineral water in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
December 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today's calm moment: mineral water in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025
Hello, Arkansas — goodbye, Louisiana.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Where people moved to (and from) in 2025. Source: Axios www.axios.com/2025/12/15/m...
Is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? The FAA plans to hire more than 2,200 new controllers in FY 2026. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/is-...
December 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Is there a shortage of air traffic controllers? The FAA plans to hire more than 2,200 new controllers in FY 2026. Source: USAFacts usafacts.org/articles/is-...