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February 2026

Tuesday's Assorted Links
Philanthropy, rent control, AI replacement dysfunction, record coffee prices, and tax refunds
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Countries That Fell Short at the Winter Olympic Games
Who really “won” the Winter Olympics? Not all medals are equal. This analysis shows which countries fell short of expectations, and why.
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Winter Olympics sports, American optimism, chicken tenders, artificial intelligence, and increasing birth rates
 • Jadrian Wooten
Puerto Rico by the Numbers
Beyond the Super Bowl spotlight, what does the data say about Puerto Rico’s economy?
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Trevi Fountain, car insurance, dog shows, Valentine's Day spending, and kindergarten skills
 • Jadrian Wooten
Some Massachusetts Residents Are a Little Tired of Running on Dunkin’
You love the smell of donuts… until it never goes away. A Massachusetts town shows how a textbook example turns messy in real life.
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Trade deficit, gas station turf wars, emergency expenses, store brands, and consumer confidence
 • Jadrian Wooten
Pull Up a Parking Chair
You find the perfect parking space after a snowstorm, until you see a folding chair sitting in the middle. Why does it work, even when it’s not legal?
 • Jadrian Wooten

January 2026

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