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🏡 The Leftist Skeptic

Artificial constraints like planning permission hinder the free market’s equilibrium. Blaming landlords’ “greed” oversimplifies the issue.

🚚 UPS Drivers Rolling in It

UPS faced a potential strike, leading to negotiations with the Teamsters union. An agreement was reached, promising UPS employees approximately $170,000 annually, including benefits, after five years.

💻 ChatGPT Going Broke?

The report suggesting ChatGPT’s potential bankruptcy is likely exaggerated. While facing competition, OpenAI’s strategic shifts and Microsoft funding make bankruptcy by 2024 improbable.

☠️ Threads Dead?

Threads, Meta’s alternative to Twitter, hit 100 million users in five days but has since lost 80% of its active users.

❤️ Gen Z Loves Alternatives?

Gen Z and wealthy young investors are diving into alternative investments beyond stocks and bonds, embracing options like crypto and commodities.

💵 Banks “Weaponized” Again

The denial of banking access raises concerns about the potential weaponization of banks for political reasons. This incident highlights the growing interest in crypto as an alternative to traditional banks due to its potentially censor-less nature.

💪 Working Out Is Racist

MSNBC faced backlash for a deleted tweet linking online fitness to radical ideologies. Celebrities like Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized the logic-defying post. The media outlet’s biased stance on fitness has raised concerns about glorifying unhealthy lifestyles.

🥖 France In Trouble

Protests erupt in France over the shooting of a 17-year-old, escalating into violence. Critics accuse police of excessive force, sparking clashes. The situation intensifies, prompting international condemnation. Poland’s Prime Minister highlights Poland’s contrasting safety and affordability.

💥 Musk Vs Zuck

Tech titans Musk and Zuckerberg are teasing a potential cage fight, adding spice to their rivalry. While unlikely, Musk’s eccentricity and Zuckerberg’s Jiu-jitsu training make it an entertaining prospect.