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 NO. 1182 “Expect the Ironic” MAY 29 - JUN 4, 2023 

May 22
June 5
DEBT DEAL REACHED
Republicans get most demands, except work requirement to vote.
 
WORLD NEWS
China Cracking Down on
Standup Comedians

Communist Party regulating which ones get choice times at comedy clubs.
Japan's Removal of Mask
Mandate Sparks Growth of
“Smile Education Coaches”

People had become accustomed to sneering at strangers.
 
ALSO IN THE NEWS ...
  DeSantis Announcement on Twitter Plagued With Technical Problems
Most viewers left thinking Elon Musk running for president.
U. S. NEWS
Yellen: Treasury Will Run
Out of Cash by June 5

Coins by June 10, gold bars by June 21.
Chief Justice Roberts Says
Supreme Court Keeps “Highest Standards” of Conduct

Makes remarks to small group of business leaders on Harlan Crow's yacht.
 
REMINDER
  Don't judge someone by their Nazi memorabilia.
 
Record Number of Efforts to
Ban Books Across Country

Concurrent with record number of efforts to encourage reading.
NAACP, LGBTQ Groups Issue Travel Advisory Against Florida
Warns not to say “gay” or mention Rosa Parks if you're stopped.
Surgeon General Calls for
Restraints on How Young
People Use Social Media

Suggests cutting use of social media from ten hours a day to nine.
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