NYC’s overblown migrant crisis, Iran’s threat and other commentary
From the right: NYC vs. Texas Towns If McAllen, Texas, (pop. 143,000) is supposed to handle its 1,000-a-day migrant surge, asks PJ Media’s Rick Moran, why can’t New York City? “The…
‘Left to rot’: The lonely plight of long Covid sufferers
Some studies suggest long Covid could affect as much as 30 percent of people who are infected. Thousands of long Covid patients across the globe are urging their governments to…
New York City’s changing neighborhood names
The name DUMBO evokes beautiful waterfront views and prime real estate price tags for many New Yorkers. Yet historians say the acronym, for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, was…
Just How Bad Will the Energy Crisis Be in Europe This Winter?
It’s one thing if prices are high. It’s another thing if people can’t get power. Listen to Odd Lots on Apple PodcastsListen to Odd Lots on Spotify As everyone knows, electricity prices in Europe…
Take Five: Retailer round-up, UK economy woes and Europe’s power problems
Aug 11 (Reuters) – U.S. retailers’ earnings will give a glimpse into how consumers are dealing with sky-high inflation, and a raft of data offer a check-up on the health…
Visitors to the world’s tallest tree face $5,000 fines
(CNN) — Hyperion, certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest living tree, is officially off-limits to visitors. California’s Redwood National Park issued a statement last week that anyone who is caught…