Kyle Nowak

“Be approximately right rather than exactly wrong.”

–John Tukey (1915-2000)

⛳ Last week, golf’s governing bodies announced the current balls being used by pro and amateur golfers will be phased out and replaced by a ball that doesn’t travel as far. Here’s what this means for you/the golfers in your life.

😬 US traffic deaths have been rising since around 2010, reversing a decades-long downward trend, according to a new analysis published yesterday by the NY Times. And, like many things these days, it appears to be a uniquely American problem.

🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.”

–Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

Hong Kong held its first council elections since the height of anti-China protests in 2019; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly been missing for nearly a week; and more.

❓ Our question to you: If next year’s presidential election were held today, who would you vote for?

🔥 It’s Tuesday, December 12th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

🧬👍 The FDA gave its first approval to a treatment that uses the novel CRISPR gene-editing system, which has the potential to cure genetic diseases, create drought-resistant crops, and more.

🤔 For years, inflation – the ugly beast that it is – has been at the forefront of any economic-focused conversation. But a new term is now being thrown around by economists.

🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.

“I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

China’s coast guard reportedly assaulted Philippine vessels in the South China Sea on two separate occasions; Tesla’s fight with Nordic trade unions is escalating; and more.

❓ Our question to you: Do you think the US government is doing too much, too little, or about the right amount when it comes to climate change?

🇺🇸🗳️ We’re roughly a month away from the start of the 2024 presidential election cycle. And, much like embarking on a summer roadtrip with a broken AC, campaigning is off to a hot start.

🔥 It’s Monday, December 11th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

What you can look forward to this upcoming week...

🌏 The US and UK accused Russia of a yearslong hacking campaign targeting British elections; Denmark passed a law prohibiting the desecration of religious texts; & more.

🌍 The Earth continued its record pace of warming last month, per a new assessment from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

🛰️🎂 This week, NASA celebrated the International Space Station’s 25th birthday – even as the space agency is preparing to give it the Old Yeller treatment.