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AOL dial up internet service finally ends.

In the hazy impressions of memory, some may even recall it fondly: The AOL dial-up internet service that those of a certain age associate with the World Wide Web is coming to a close. The company, also known by its “You’ve got mail” greeting and the CD trial discs — so many CDs — made …

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Record quarter for EV sales — tax credit will soon disappear.

President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” ends a $7,500 EV tax credit after Sept. 30. Consumers are acting quickly to claim the tax credit before it disappears, according to analysts and sales data. Consumers are racing to buy electric vehicles before a fast-approaching deadline to claim tax credits worth up to $7,500, according to …

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How can the UK ever reduce its electricity prices?

via notayesmanseconomics: This morning has brought news that in many ways I consider to be welcome. Scottish wind farms were paid not to produce 37 per cent of their planned output during the first half of this year, as the electricity could not be used locally or moved to where it was needed. ( Financial …

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AI’s explosive rise pauses with real gains moving quietly behind the scenes

I’ve got bad news. The AI cycle is over—for now. I’ve been an unapologetic AI maximalist since the first time I tricked GPT-4 into writing a working Python back-test for a volatility strategy back in early 2023. I’m still convinced it will take the wider economy years—maybe decades—to fully digest the productivity shock we’ve already …

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Only 18% of single Americans make 100k or more, it now takes an income of 124k to buy the median priced home in America. Zillow CEO sounds alarm

It now takes an income of 124k to buy the median priced home in America. Only 18% of single Americans make 100k. 62% of homebuyers are married. Lower rates won’t fix family formation. See the problem? pic.twitter.com/4DO0rEKUTh — Cherrygarciafan. USD🏴‍☠️ (@cherrygarciafan) August 10, 2025 The median household income necessary to purchase the median priced home …

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Tariffs don’t budge the numbers but seem to rattle everyone else. Chinese PMIs stay oddly stable

If you've ever wanted evidence that Chinese data are completely made up, now's a good time for that view. The US imposed huge additional tariffs on China early this year. But China's GDP growth (black) is rock-solid and the PMIs also look suspiciously stable. This is fiction… pic.twitter.com/XLBC5GSgpC — Robin Brooks (@robin_j_brooks) August 10, 2025

JD Vance says the US is DONE funding the Ukrainian war.

Finally, accountability. Biden’s blank checks to Ukraine burned billions while our border crumbled. Trump’s pivot forces Europe to pay for their own backyard—no more U.S. taxpayer-funded proxy wars. NATO allies buying American weapons? That’s smart capitalism. Let Brussels foot… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) August 10, 2025

It’s nearly most of Europe that’s drowning.

This tweet is, very kindly, getting some attention in America It is honest Britain is not in a good way. The decent live in fear. The bad seem to commit crime without any consequences And all of us, have always looked to America for help in dark times. — Steven Barrett (@SBarrettBar) August 10, 2025

If it was actually a useful innovation, it wouldn’t need an army of people trying to defend it all the time.

Bitcoin vs. actually disruptive technology byu/doctorfeelgood33 inButtcoin “The Bitcoin line excludes lost and dormant wallets. The entire ecosystem of bitcoin is manipulated through whales and a niche market with price escalation almost entirely timed via FOMO narratives (halving, ETFs, inflation hedge, etc.). Thing fucking s**ks.”

THIS Is Why Stephen Colbert Sucks So Badly!

There’s little question anymore that political elites—Democrats and Republicans alike—are part of a so-called “Uniparty” controlled by billionaire interests, and both parties cater to the same oligarchs rather than the public. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss former Clinton era labor secretary Robert Reich’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the …

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35% lumber tariffs from USA hit Canada days after subsidy pledge

🚨🚨MAJOR BREAKING The USA CRUSHES Canada with 35% softwood lumber tariffs, more than doubling them from April levels this, only 2 days after Carney announced he would subsidize the Canadian lumber industry. They are moving rapidly now. pic.twitter.com/5aZmVJfDRi — Tablesalt 🇨🇦🇺🇸 (@Tablesalt13) August 9, 2025 Trump hit Canada with 35% lumber tariffs. Days after Carney …

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Make cost of living unaffordable then criminalize poverty…

“I’m breaking down the truth about the latest anti-van life legislation and how it’s already impacting people who live in vans, RVs, cars, and tiny homes. If you’re a full-time nomad, stealth camper, or part of the vanlife community, you need to know how these laws, from places like Greeley, Colorado, Idaho, and San Francisco, …

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Is that mean the Obama DOJ holdovers are still in charge?

Is that mean the Obama DOJ holdovers are still in charge and putting America last, sabotaging the America First agenda? @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @AGPamBondi — GP (@GPMMXXIV) August 9, 2025 Trump says legal immigration is needed to replace the native population: “We’re going to let a lot of people come in because we need more people, …

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UK online safety act forces social media giants to censor or pay up to £18 million

The UK’s Online Safety Act isn’t about safety. It’s a censorship license. And the rest of the world is watching, copying, and scaling it. “The UK’s Online Safety Act took effect Friday to shield minors from ‘harmful’ content — not just pornography, but also material that is hateful, promotes substance abuse or depicts ‘serious violence.’” …

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Netanyahu declares the ground invasion of Gaza

BREAKING: Netanyahu declares the ground invasion of Gazapic.twitter.com/BosLoZkmkA https://t.co/xvWT6WgRJ3 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) August 10, 2025 Netanyahu publicly stated that Israel will militarily occupy the entire Gaza Strip, expanding operations across all sectors, including areas where hostages are believed to be held. “The decision has been made… Hamas won’t release more hostages without total surrender, and …

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How Google’s humble search bar quietly outsmarts fancy AI and costs a fraction

The $GOOG search bar is smart enough to know when AI isn’t the way. This query also cost Google 1/1000 the resources it cost OAI. Google’s own AI mode gets it wrong! It’s dumber than the Classic Search product. https://t.co/aq5kSO8Dt3 pic.twitter.com/uUh3MmCgjY — Oh Come On! (@BluthCapital) August 8, 2025 Exactly. Which now for *years* ppl …

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The year everyone forgot we need healthcare

The year of AI pic.twitter.com/bQ2CnKkEF5 — THE SHORT BEAR (@TheShortBear) August 9, 2025 The Mag 7 is currently ~35% of the SPX. For those who say Big Tech can’t possibly get any bigger… Railroads were 63% of the U.S. Stock Market in 1881.$NVDA $MSFT $META $GOOG $AAPL $TSLA $AMZN pic.twitter.com/mshtySwW9D — David Marlin (@Marlin_Capital) August …

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