Iran launched its first missile and drone attack on the United Arab Emirates since a ceasefire with the United States took effect on April 8th. It also fired two drones at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, UAE authorities said Monday. Iran Says The US Is Lying About Striking Iranian Boats This news comes as the US announced it will temporarily pause “Project Freedom,” a “humanitarian effort” aimed at guiding vessels and oil tankers safely through the Strait of Hormuz, as the blockades affect global oil supply. The U.S. military said two commercial vessels safely transited the key waterway…

TLl;DR:  I’m gonna show you have $8 bucks worth of 2-By’s will change your life.  Then we plan for the Post Christmas Speaker Scrounge – which leads to phased speakers.  (And maybe permanent hearing…what????) Get 2-by-4s for Christmas Um, after you buy all my books, and buy a Peoplenomics subscription for everyone…

A holiday celebration in Concord, North Carolina turned tragic when a shooting left four people hospitalized and disrupted the annual Christmas tree lighting. Police have identified three suspects and confirmed the violence was not random, stemming from a dispute between known individuals. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CONCORD, NC (3-minute read)…