Don’t Mess With Taxes
Texas sells ‘freedom’ like it’s tax-free—just don’t read the fine print on the billboards of exile from everywhere else.
Texas’ ‘miracle economy’: come for the cheap regulation, stay because you can’t afford to leave.
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Here's why Texas' economy keeps outpacing the rest of the nation — Texas thrives due to its geography, diversified industries, migration fueled population growth and flexible, business friendly policies.
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Tech
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Aug 25
Forecast
By Early 2027, China Will Slash Iranian Oil Imports Below 400k bpd
Trump’s new sanctions blitz is aimed straight at Tehran’s last big customer. By early 2027, I expect China’s visible imports of Iranian crude to be materially lower than today and far below the pre-war binge, not because Trump defeats Iran, but because Beijing decides this fight is not worth a banking crisis.
Aug 25
Quiz
Build Your Dream ’90s Mall Car Show And We’ll Reveal Which Retro Ride You’d Smuggle Across The Border For Love
Roam a 1998 megamall stuffed with Neons, Civics, and suspiciously cheap Saturns while a wannabe–president-of-the-parking-lot mall cop slaps “50% tariffs” on your crush’s car. Build your chaotic cross-border car show — food court, mixtapes, fuzzy dice and all — and we’ll reveal the retro ride you’d absolutely risk customs for.
Aug 25
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