China Is Learning To Use Less Oil, And That's A Bigger Deal Than It Sounds

Milei's "Miracle" Faces First Cracks As Argentina's Unemployment Rises Argentina’s much-touted turnaround under Javier Milei may be losing momentum, with fresh labor data pointing to a weakening jobs market, according to Bloomberg. By the end of last year, unemployment had climbed to 7.5%—the highest rate for a fourth quarter since the Covid era—reflecting a deterioration in employment conditions before the government pushed through its landmark labor overhaul. New figures show that joblessness in the formal sector increased for the first time in three quarters, while the share of workers in informal roles...

"Whore Reporting For Duty": Former SNL Actress Ego Nwodim Taunts Shane Gillis After SNL Monologue Shane Gillis is facing criticism from several former “Saturday Night Live” performers after a joke about women's workout clothes during his latest appearance as host drew accusations of sexism, according to NBC News. The comedian used part of his seven-minute opening monologue to poke fun at increasingly revealing gym attire, particularly the brightly colored, tight-fitting shorts worn by some women. Gillis joked that he hadn't realized women were now dressing like “whores” to exercise, before riffing...

No New Laws Required... Private Biometrics Are Building The Digital ID Prison Authored by Patti Johnson via The Burning Platform blog, That “black pill moment” is arriving faster than many realize. Not primarily through sweeping new government mandates, but through private companies quietly normalizing biometric data collection under the banners of “security,” “fraud prevention,” and “child protection.” They are erecting the infrastructure for a world where you cannot easily participate in daily life, commerce, or even basic online access without surrendering your face, your license scan, or other biometrics. Once the systems exist...