The articles you linked don’t seem to have anything to do with your comment. Afaik, at least 2 people died in protests against the revocation of a single group’s special religious exemption to military service. The parties that were at the forefront of those protests still support Netanyahu and if either of them stopped supporting him it would be enough to turn the ruling coalition’s majority.

The bailout is the government purchasing shares at about to go bankrupt prices. It’s a reasonable take that isn’t even really a change in the system.

Fiduciary duty is just white-collar-washed sociopathy.

So DC, being a federal territory, historically was governed by leaders picked directly by the President. In 1973, Congress passed a law providing for a popularly elected Mayor and a board of District Councilmembers.

DC governance is in those parts that “went missing” from Congress’ version of the Constitution.

To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of Government of the United States

One of the most surreal experiences in my life was riding in an ambulance in Norway and having the EMT sheepishly explain that while the ambulance ride was free, the ER visit was going to come with a bill. He was equal parts embarrassed and indignant about it. The bill was the equivalent of $25.

Oatly oat cream is a staple in my fridge at this point. It’s basically better than cream (or milk if diluted) in many recipes because it’s more heat resistant and flavour neutral.

Others have pointed out siblings, but it’s also worth noting that, in the context of your comment, sisters and brothers is more correct. Sibling is more clinical and might be used in a description like “I have 3 siblings, 2 brothers and 1 sister”. When you are addressing a group, the more familiar brothers and sisters is appropriate. “May the force be with you, siblings” would be very weird.

Not an expert here, but given the differences in measurement scales, I suspect there is a difference in intensity.

If my reading of this Hong Kong Observatory reference is correct, a no 8 is classified as wind speeds between 63-117 km/h.

When we talk about hurricane strength, we’re using this scale. Unless they are measuring different metrics, a no 8 is the equivalent of a tropical storm. Which is to say, we don’t even rate that as hurricane strength.

Helene hit land at around 220 km/h (Cat 4). Milton reached speeds of 260km/h (Cat 5), but might weaken to 190-200km/h (Cat 3) by the time it reaches land.