WaPo, “After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices” — tl;dr: Ten billion here, ten billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.”
The Economist, “The brain may be about to have its Ozempic moment” — tl;dr: A peptide under development may soon treat depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and addiction.
Reuters, “On islands key to Taiwan’s defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike” — tl;dr: A tourist destination is turning into a training ground for an invasion—civilians included—as tensions rise.
WaPo, “CIA staff exodus leaves new retirees waiting months for benefits” — tl; dr: So many people are retiring from America’s premier intelligence agency that it’s taking as long as nine months to process their paperwork. Nothing to see here.
WaPo Ripple, “Americans hate the two-party system but don’t know what should replace it” —- tl;dr: Too few Americans read OTB.
AP, “Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights” — tl;dr; Albuquerque and Portland are trying to discourage speeders through reverse psychology.
Reuters, “Bear encounters are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you meet one” — tl;dr: Climate change? What climate change?
WaPo Ripple, “Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?” — tl;dr: A professor devotes several paragraphs to not answering the titular question.
