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Assorted Links Saturday
The world returning to pre-pandemic life, a new McKinsey study on inclusion and economic growth, the coming rubber apocalypse, solar power, the rule of three and so much more.
Assorted Links Friday
Dining out goes digital, why highway spending isn't enough, a review of world energy, toys, travel to Tennessee, and so much more.
Assorted Links Thursday
Me on Clubhouse, and disappearing metros, trees, and hospitality workers -- oh my. Also, all 4.8 million scams, illustrated.
Assorted Links Wednesday
Made in America, Foxconn and incentives, tourism, rising wages, and more.
Assorted Links Tuesday
Here's how to decide when you should jump on a Zoom – and when not to, shrinkflation, and Iceland's 4-day work week experiment.
Assorted Links Monday
A quick holiday read in today's Assorted Links: passport delays, a trillion dollars in concrete repair, and robot grocers.
Assorted Links Saturday
An accelerating decline in small doctor's offices, the future of the American house, and using TikTok to sell houses.
Assorted Links Friday
College athletes, you're probably using LinkedIn wrong, the future of the office, and more.
Assorted Links Thursday
Amazon, Texas, LinkedIn, books, renting, leverage, community, the Fed, shortages, optimism, dollar stores, luxuries, inflation, and more.
Assorted Links Monday
During WWII, the US ramped up the war effort without crushing personal consumption; can they do the same today? Why you should Christmas shop early, Dean Barber, and more.