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10 Sunday Reads

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetence, corruption, and policy failures: • People Trying to Quietly Quit MAGA: There’s a familiar ritual that happens every time an authoritarian movement begins to collapse. The supporters disappear. Not physically. Psychologically. They scrub the evidence, rewrite the timeline, and emerge on the other side with a… Read More The post 10 Sunday…

10 Sunday Reads

The Sunday roundup highlights various issues and stories from recent news cycles. People are quietly distancing themselves from the MAGA movement as it crumbles, deleting social media posts and yard signs. Tesla's profits dropped by 43% in Q3 2026, leading to calls for a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, which has been discussed for years.

Options ETFs have seen a surge in popularity, but investors should be aware of the trade-offs, as some strategies limit upside and expose them to market risks. A hacked phone belonging to Jared Kushner revealed millions of dollars in transfers to various entities, including a warlord, a mercenary, and a hitman. Fox News viewers scored lowest in a recent study, even when compared to those who consume no news at all.

The Ford Foundation is shifting its focus to democratic values, freedoms, and inclusive economies. In Idaho, abortion was banned, causing OB-GYNs to flee and women's healthcare to become increasingly dangerous. The hidden history of American healthcare reveals how Prudential has been fighting against universal coverage since 1917.

A new book discusses the flaws of the 911 emergency system, which often leads to mental health calls. Trump is discouraging airlines from protecting passengers' rights, rolling back Biden-era efforts to expand consumer protections. The Marshall Project published an article on the fatal flaw of 911, while a video from Anthony Sistilli details his experience with police visiting his door after investigating Flock cameras.

Robin Wigglesworth, editor of FT Alphaville and co-host of The Story of Money podcast, shared his latest book about the history of bonds and their influence on the modern world.

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