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No U: Ever since the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973, American energy policy has largely orbited around the hackneyed idea of “energy independence.” Robert Bryce
Abominable showman: The rise of Wagner’s Yevgeny Prigozhin: Putin created him. Could the outspoken mercenary become the next president? 1843 Magazine
Kenya is poised to become the ‘Singapore of Africa’: The continent’s growth is an opportunity for multinational corporations, and its seventh-most-populous nation is well-positioned to take advantage. Tyler Cowen
Breaking down China’s manufacturing Andrew Batson
Will we ever seen the end of the Trump show? Joel Kotkin
America's hidden urban laboratory: The South Devon Zuegel
The case for ending free parking Peter Coy
Noam Chomsky on language, left-libertarianism, and progress: At 94, why does Noam Chomsky still answer every email? Conversations with Tyler (Pod)
Charting a path to AI accountability Anthropic
Which flying taxi will take off first? FT
Apple vision Ben Thompson
Lights, camera, crypto: Exploring the intersection of film and crypto gambling OurCulture
The agglomeration of urban amenities: Evidence from Milan restaurants Marco Leonardi & Enrico Moretti
Why did Tesco fail in China? The British retailer’s brief foray into the Far East came undone thanks to a poor understanding of local culture and consumer habits. Rohan Banerjee
3 ways to make your marketing budget go further: Although research suggests it’s an unwise move, marketing investments are often slashed in tough times. For teams with less to spend, here are some relatively low-cost – but high-impact – options. Katie Byrne
The pitfalls of flaunting your social status: Using luxury goods could make you seem like a poor team player, according to new research from experts at Wharton and INSEAD. K@W
Student beauty and grades under in-person and remote teaching: Examine the relationship between university students’ appearance and grades. Adrian Mehic
dlt (Dave Thomas) breaks down his album artwork for Mogwai, The Twilight Sad, Frightened Rabbit, and more OurCulture
The immortal Mel Brooks: The 2,000-year-old man turns 97 this summer. I talked with him about fighting in World War II, his life in comedy, and the secret to happiness. Judd Apatow
Me and the Bentley: A car should be a costar, a romance, a myth—not a robot. Lance Morrow
“We have 30 extra years”: A new way of thinking about aging: People around the world are living, working, and learning longer. Get ready to upgrade your old ideas about longevity. Alexander Gelfand
Fuel for thought: How F1 performance coach Michael Italiano keeps drivers on track SI
The science of Jimmy Anderson, the world’s best fast bowler at 40: Most pace bowlers retire in their early thirties, so why is Anderson in the form of his life? As he appears in his tenth Ashes series for England, he tells our science editor, Ben Spencer, the secret of his longevity. The Times
Leave the golf leagues alone: The unification of the PGA and LIV golf leagues raises antitrust concerns, but investigating it isn’t the best use of scarce government resources. Brian Albrecht
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
Marc A. Ross | Chief Communications Strategist @ Caracal
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