What I got wrong in 2024

Rishi Sunak’s decision to call election earlier than needed highlights that candidates and personal traits matter

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People Are Putting Beef on Their Faces. What Could Go Wrong?

Natural, tallow-based cosmetics can be made at home or bought from artisans. Doctors aren’t thrilled, but they’re all the rage on TikTok.
The New York Times - 1d
Commentary: What Netflix's 'Maria' gets so wrong about Maria Callas

There is 'Maria' and there is Maria Callas. Our classical music critic on how the Netflix movie compares with the Maria Callas he encountered and from whom he learned the meaning of Italian opera.
Los Angeles Times - 3d
Blind date: ‘It took some not-so-discreet pointing from the waiters to realise I was heading in the wrong direction’

Abhijit, 34, a software engineer, meets Alanna, 29, a doctor. What were you hoping for? Fun conversations with good company, and the intrigue of a blind date. Continue reading...
The Guardian - 4d
2024 Review: A Few Misses, but the Polls Got the Big Stories Right

They told us a lot about the major demographic and political trends, well before the election.
The New York Times - Dec. 11
'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare

Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.
NBC News - Dec. 10
‘She is single and has a low-wage job’: I want to give my daughter, who is in her 30s, $50,000 for retirement. What could go wrong?

“She can invest aggressively, as she has over two decades to see her principal grow.”
MarketWatch - Dec. 10
Eagles' Brandon Graham apologizes for comments on Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown relationship: 'I had it all wrong'

Graham backtracked on what he said earlier Monday
CBS Sports - Dec. 10
What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime

An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.
The New York Times - Dec. 8
Ja Morant got ejected after reacting to foul call referees later admit was wrong

Grizzlies coach Tyler Jenkins was incensed but Memphis held on to win the game.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

What I got wrong in 2024

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