A Biological Need To Steal? Plus: Trump threatens Oman, the cost of Medicare for All, and booze laws in Britain and Boston. Reason · Aug 18
Jailing Shoplifters Is Punishing People for Having a 'Biological Need', Progressive Lawmaker Claims New York assembly member Emily Gallagher has sparked a fierce backlash after arguing that jailing people for shoplifting items like toothpaste and soap is punishing them for a 'biological need.' International Business Times UK · Aug 16
‘It holds a lot of memories’: the push to save a beloved New York dive bar Jimmy’s Corner, opened by former boxer Jimmy Glenn in 1971, is a vestige of an older New York – and its loyal patrons are fighting to protect it The Guardian - US · Apr 11
Woman Denied Plasma Donation Demands Payment And Accuses Staff Of Racism Has speaking to the manager ever magically gotten someone what they wanted? Bored Panda · Jul 16, 2025
GoFundMe, Mandy Moore and the unfairness of disaster relief: ‘If you were poor before, you should stay poor’ Aid was historically seen as a way to ‘restore the status quo’. Now the actor’s bid for help amid the LA fires raises a question: who deserves to crowdfund? The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions. Al Jazeera · Dec 25, 2024
US Senior Desperate For A Job 'Doesn't Even Have $1 In Her Wallet' — How The 25X Rule Can Help You Save For Retirement The 25x rule helps estimate retirement savings needed and works with the 4% rule, suggesting a safe withdrawal rate to avoid running out of money over time. International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2024
How Much Should I Have In My Emergency Fund If I Live Paycheck to Paycheck? Two Experts Weigh In Experts recommend a $2,467 emergency fund for low-income savers, but this might no longer work considering the current economic climate. International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2024
New York police seek suspect after activist stabbed to death at bus stop Ryan Carson, 32, who worked in series of advocacy positions, died on Monday morning after attack at bus stop in Brooklyn The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2023