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KayhΞttin retweeted
BREAKING: EVERY scheduled opening act on Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has now withdrawn after Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestinian remarks.
Aaron Rowe, Lukas Graham and Finneas have all pulled out, while Sheeran’s touring band Beoga has also quit. Each cited solidarity with Macklemore, Palestinians, or opposition to artists being silenced.
KayhΞttin retweeted
Price Increases, July 2025 to July 2026 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
1. Fuel oil — +39.1%
2. Other motor fuels — +30.7%
3. Airline fares — +25.5%
4. Regular gasoline — +25.3%
5. Midgrade gasoline — +23.0%
6. Premium gasoline — +21.5%
7. Computer software and accessories — +21.2%
8. Instant coffee — +15.8%
9. Jewelry — +15.2%
10. Uncooked beef roasts — +13.5%
11. Video/video-game subscriptions and rentals — +13.4%
12. Postage — +13.3%
13. Sewing machines, fabric and supplies — +12.9%
14. Tomatoes — +12.8%
15. Delivery services — +12.6%
16. Gardening and lawncare services — +12.3%
17. Apples — +11.1%
18. Watches — +10.6%
19. Dishes and flatware — +10.4%
20. Other video equipment — +10.0%
21. Home health care — +9.7%
22. Candy and chewing gum — +9.6%
23. Uncooked beef steaks — +9.6%
24. Roasted coffee — +9.4%
25. Video discs and other media — +9.2%
26. Ground beef — +9.0%
27. Turkey and other uncooked poultry — +8.4%
28. Recorded music and music subscriptions — +8.0%
29. Fresh fish and seafood — +7.8%
30. Frozen fish and seafood — +7.8%
31. Lettuce — +7.5%
32. Cigarettes — +7.3%
33. Motor vehicle maintenance/servicing — +7.3%
34. Intracity transportation — +7.0%
35. Apparel services other than dry cleaning — +6.6%
36. Vehicle parts/equipment other than tires — +6.6%
37. Nonelectric cookware/tableware — +6.4%
38. Frankfurters — +6.3%
39. Rice — +6.2%
40. Men’s underwear/nightwear/swimwear/accessories — +6.2%
41. Motor vehicle repair — +6.2%
42. Shelf-stable fish and seafood — +6.1%
43. Fresh whole milk — +6.0%
44. Newspapers and magazines — +6.0%
45. Outpatient hospital services — +5.8%
46. Other uncooked beef and veal — +5.6%
47. Sports vehicles including bicycles — +5.6%
48. Vehicle accessories other than tires — +5.5%
49. Salt, seasonings and spices — +5.4%
50. Girls’ apparel — +5.3%
51. Laundry and dry-cleaning services — +5.3%
52. Women’s suits and separates — +5.2%
53. Inpatient hospital services — +5.2%
54. Dental services — +5.1%
55. Pet services — +5.1%
56. Other fresh vegetables — +5.0%
57. Water and sewerage maintenance — +5.0%
58. Other fresh fruits — +4.8%
59. Fresh milk other than whole — +4.8%
60. Renters/household insurance — +4.8%
61. Indoor plants and flowers — +4.7%
62. Other condiments — +4.7%
63. Other tobacco products — +4.7%
64. Veterinarian services — +4.7%
65. Window coverings — +4.6%
66. Women’s footwear — +4.5%
67. Crackers and related bread products — +4.5%
68. Fresh cakes and cupcakes — +4.4%
69. Haircuts and other personal-care services — +4.4%
70. Motor oil, coolant and fluids — +4.3%
71. Utility piped gas — +4.3%
72. Electricity — +4.2%
73. Men’s pants and shorts — +4.2%
74. Nursing homes/adult day services — +4.2%
75. Breakfast cereal — +4.1%
76. Tax preparation/accounting fees — +4.1%
77. Canned fruit — +4.0%
78. Toys — +4.0%
79. White bread — +4.0%
80. Computers, peripherals and smart-home assistants — +3.9%
81. Garbage/trash collection — +3.9%
82. Citrus fruit — +3.8%
83. Musical instruments and accessories — +3.8%
84. Women’s underwear/nightwear/swimwear/accessories — +3.8%
85. Men’s shirts and sweaters — +3.6%
86. Motor vehicle body work — +3.6%
87. Distilled spirits away from home — +3.6%
88. Internet service — +3.5%
89. Parking fees and tolls — +3.5%
90. Vehicle registration/license fees — +3.5%
91. Tools, hardware and supplies — +3.5%
92. Potatoes — +3.4%
93. Elementary/high-school tuition and fees — +3.4%
94. Day care and preschool — +3.4%
95. Hair/dental/shaving personal-care products — +3.4%
96. Limited-service meals — +3.3%
97. Beer away from home — +3.2%
98. Canned vegetables — +3.2%
99. Household cleaning products — +3.2%
100. Nonfrozen juices and drinks — +3.2%
101. Rent of primary residence — +2.9%
102. Sports equipment — +2.9%
103. Men’s footwear — +2.8%
104. Soups — +2.8%
105. Beer at home — +2.8%
106. Cable/satellite/live-streaming TV — +2.8%
107. Food from vending machines/mobile vendors — +2.6%
108. Fresh sweet rolls, coffeecakes and doughnuts — +2.6%
KayhΞttin retweeted
I was on a train in Tokyo. We stopped between stations. Announcement in Japanese, then in English: "We apologize for the delay. We will resume shortly."
The delay was maybe 3 minutes. Not a big deal.
When the train started moving again, another announcement: "We sincerely apologize for the delay. We were stopped for 3 minutes and 20 seconds. This is unacceptable. Thank you for your patience."
Three minutes and twenty seconds. They measured it exactly. And called it unacceptable.
When I got off at my stop, there were station staff on the platform bowing and handing out delay certificates.
I took one out of curiosity. It was an official document stating that the train had been delayed by 3 minutes and 20 seconds, signed and stamped.
The staff member said in English "for your employer. So they know the delay was not your fault."
I said I'm a tourist, I don't need it. He looked confused. "But the delay affected you. You deserve an apology."
Three minutes. They were treating a three-minute delay like a major incident.
Later I mentioned this to a Japanese friend. They said "oh yes, delay certificates are normal. Trains are supposed to be exactly on time. If they are late, they must apologize."
I said three minutes isn't late, it's nothing. My friend said "in Japan, three minutes is late. On time means on time. Not approximately on time."
They said the train company probably investigated why there was a 3-minute delay. "They will find the cause and fix it so it doesn't happen again."
I kept the certificate. It's framed in my apartment now. A reminder that somewhere in the world, people care about three minutes.
© 6IX.
KayhΞttin retweeted
BYD has brought its latest ultra-fast flash-charging tech to Europe, the first outside of China.
3 minutes to around 50%: "I've absolutely never seen anything like this!" The journalists were all amazed.
97% in 9 min 22 sec. BYD has made the dream of fast charging come true.
KayhΞttin retweeted
It’s been 9 months since we moved to 🇨🇳, and a few quick thoughts:
Our kids go to an international school, so they still stay connected to Western culture. But they also have Chinese class every day, and everything around them is in Chinese, street signs, subway announcements, people talking around them, etc. That kind of environment really helps them keep up their Chinese. As Chinese parents, that matters a lot to us. I’ve seen a lot of ABC (American-Born Chinese) kids grow up in the US and slowly lose their Chinese. The toughest part is when they can’t really talk to their grandparents without their parents translating. We really didn’t want that!
Life here is super convenient, especially getting around. In the US, it was mostly drive everywhere, or fly if it was far. Here, you can take a taxi, ride a shared bike or e-scooter, take the subway, high-speed train, or fly. For trips under 2 hours, high-speed train is often easier than flying. It’s also been a totally different experience for the kids; they’re learning how to get around the city instead of just biking around the neighborhood and waiting for us to drive them everywhere.
Labor is much cheaper here. We have someone who comes by every day for 3 hours to help with laundry, cooking, and cleaning. It’s around $9 an hour, so under $600 a month total. That’s been a huge help for us.
Main downside: the weather. It’s hard to compare with the Bay Area. Winter air quality during heating season isn’t great, although people say it’s a lot better than a few years ago. Summers are also hot, and there are mosquitoes.
That said, Shanghai has improved a lot over the years. In general, people seem more polite and considerate now. Drivers are more likely to stop for pedestrians, and people line up for the subway in a more orderly way. Of course there are always exceptions, but that’s true everywhere.
Overall, we’ve been pretty happy with the move. It’s been a great life experience for the kids, and being closer to our family has meant a lot to us.
More observations from Shanghai:
1. A full-time, live-in nanny costs only $1,500/month and a personal chef costs $7/hour. There's alot of support for professional working couples here.
2. Didi (Chinese Uber) rides are $3-5 for most trips and you can order delivery for anything for a few bucks. Things are super convenient.
3. Speaking of cars, every Didi I've been in has been a Chinese EV. Feels like China has adopted EVs much faster than the US. Tesla has <5% market share here.
4. The best food is inside the high-end malls, which are everywhere. Service is outstanding at most places and you don't have to tip.
5. Now the tradeoffs - there are ALOT of people. Traffic is everywhere and motorbikes have no qualms about riding on the sidewalks. Have to be on the lookout for my kids.
6. I haven't seen a single blue sky day since I've been here. The air does feel a bit cleaner now thanks to the EVs.
Overall, if you make anywhere close to US tech salary here you can live very well.
KayhΞttin retweeted
Unitree robot's incredible martial arts performance at the Chinese New Year gala.
And there's a final boss at the end.
KayhΞttin retweeted
Ray Dalio just posted for the first time in a while.
When this man speaks… I drop everything and listen. He doesn’t do this for engagement.
Read it. All of it. Most people have no idea what’s coming…
KayhΞttin retweeted
Calling all WoW fans! 🌌
Sylvanas takes over the night sky in an epic World of Warcraft-themed drone show in Shenzhen, China.
📷 航拍深圳
@Warcraft @Warcraft_ES @Blizzard_Ent @mats_myrvold @Darkladycosplay @DanielOlimac
KayhΞttin retweeted
China TikTok is so messy rn Because now that the Chinese government legalize Counterfeit products of all American goods because of the tariffs their now exposing a lot of Big brands and how their stuff is manufactured and encourages you to buy them in House China for cheaper
KayhΞttin retweeted
If Trump's tariffs stay in place, there will be a wave of retail bankruptcies. Retailers that survive will close locations and lay off workers. Even stores that remain open will downsize as businesses cut costs and lay off workers. Landlords will be stuck without tenants and banks will be stuck with empty retail space on defaulted commercial loans. In the end, the U.S. will have far fewer retail businesses left. They will sell a lot less merchandise, but they will do so at much higher prices. Prices will likely rise by more than the tariffs as retailers have to cover their fixed costs on lower sales volumes. But a collapse in retail sales will lower our trade deficit, which is Trump's goal. All the goods Americans can no longer afford to buy will no longer be imported. We win.
Amen, Peter! This is coming from me, a crypto advocate at that.
Donald Trump, the first crypto President, just helped pull off the biggest crypto rug pull of all time. A Congressional investigation is now warranted to find out the following regarding this pump and dump scheme.
Who authored the two Sunday afternoon posts on the President's Truth Social account?
Who knew about the first post in advance, and when were they first informed of the wording of the post and the timing of its release?
How much money those with advance notice spent buying XRP, ADA, SOL, BTC, and ETH, and if they sold, the exact timing of those sales, and the proceeds received?
We also need all emails or text messages that involve any members of the President's staff, his or their family or friends, his campaign donors, or Truth Social employees, that relate to either of the two Sunday Truth Social posts.
