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The myth is pristine. The numbers are savage. For decades pundits and policy wonks have sold marriage as a ladder for men. The truth is harsher. Marriage does not elevate. It gates. And the gate swings only for men already earning. The Institute for Family Studies claims “Married men earn between 10% and 40% more …
Volkswagen’s ID.3 is advertised with 168 horsepower, but you actually get 148 horsepower unless you pay extra. “The configurator lists the ID.3 Pure with 170kW (168bhp), but the fine print says it’s electronically limited to 148bhp unless you pay.” https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/367566/forget-netflix-volkswagen-locks-horsepower-behind-paid-subscription The boost comes from software, not hardware. No range improvement, just more torque for rent. …
A recent development in Toronto, Canada, has captured attention, as a local pizzeria has commenced charging customers a 2% “carbon fee” on their bills. This surcharge, purportedly implemented to “offset” the establishment’s “carbon footprint,” signals a novel approach by a private enterprise to address environmental concerns. This action warrants examination for its immediate implications for …
The silver squeeze is here. A 12% borrowing fee? That’s the market screaming at shorts to run for cover. There aren’t enough shares to go around, and 47,000 in-the-money calls are set to expire. If you’re caught short, you’re trapped. 🚨 12% SILVER BORROWING FEE. UNPRECEDENTED.This is nature’s way of saying ‘don’t short silver’. pic.twitter.com/E9FgTyKCl5 …