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May 2026

Tuesday's Assorted Links
Gas prices, jet fuel, motor oil, prediction markets, and Texas BBQ
 • Jadrian Wooten
Your Raise Was Actually a Pay Cut
You're earning more and affording less, and it's not because you're bad with money. The latest inflation numbers show that most American workers…
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Dollar store groceries, protein shortages, cheese bank, pessimistic job prospects, $9 million lunch
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Cost of Your First Song
Spotify wants you to look up the first song you ever streamed. That nostalgic feeling? It's also the reason you'll probably never cancel.
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Birmingham, snack stoppage, cell phone bans, bowling monopoly, and tomato fraud
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Jolly Roger and the Ransom Note
ShinyHunters hacked Canvas during finals week and demanded a ransom. Why would anyone pay criminals who could just take the money and dump the data…
 • Jadrian Wooten
Tuesday's Assorted Links
Airline capacity, robot baggage handlers, AI-generated websites, prediction markets, and charm pricing
 • Jadrian Wooten
The Last Flight of Spirit Airlines
Spirit flew for years while losing money. Then jet fuel doubled overnight and grounded them for good.
 • Jadrian Wooten

April 2026

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