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My country seems determined to revive diseases that have already been eradicated. It's very bizarre, but because the effects are delayed, the perps in administration in charge of this fiasco won't have to deal with or be held accountable for the unnecessary future deaths.

The premise of Plur1bus (Apple TV+) is interesting, but the main character must be the most unpleasant human ever conceived.

In #japan a run on the Grace Delight Tote as an A4 sized tote bag makes a political statement.

The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s

Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style.

The venerable penny is still legal money but will become scarce in practice. Looks like merchants will round down cash prices to the nearest .X0 or .X5. US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled.

AP News

US Mint presses final pennies as production ends after more than 230 years

The U.S. has ended production of the penny. The last 1-cent coins were made Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia.

Listening to The Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, perhaps most interesting is how oft heard was the lament “this is the end of western civilization.” #history #depression #perspective

A Plea From Doctors: Cool It on the Supplements

As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful.

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A Plea From Doctors: Cool It on the Supplements

As Americans take more gummies, pills and powders than ever, some physicians are trying to convince patients to be a bit more careful.

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