Almanac May 2 2024 Highlights and Birthdays
Almanac notes Today’s birthdays including Lorenz Hart and Dwayne Johnson and Paul George. It recalls King James VI becoming king of Scotland at 13 months in 1567 and mentions Lou Gehrig’s 1939 record, Cal Ripken Jr. surpassing it in 1995, plus the current moon phase between May 1 and May 7.
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Dwayne “the
Rock” Johnson
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Lou Gehrig
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Biden sharpens attack at White House correspondents dinner
Biden teased Trump and mocked the hush money trial while addressing 2600 journalists. He urged focus on real stakes, warned the race remains close, and touted bipartisan aid to Ukraine amid protests and a tough Gallup score for his approval. Washington Post journalist Karen Tumulty notes the shift in tone and political dynamics.
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Gaza
Israel
Biden should win on climate record, voters misjudge gains
Bloomberg Opinion argues Biden has built a substantial climate record beyond IRA and infrastructure bills, including rejoining the Paris accord and tighter emission standards. Trump threatens to undo progress, with Heritage Foundation plans for 2025 predicting a two-thirds of US annual emissions added.
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Twilight of the elites as AI threatens professional jobs
Megan McArdle reflects on how AI may erode high skilled work, echoing the 20th century decline of manufacturing. She notes rising incomes disparity, the college wage premium, retraining ideas, and potential political backlash as educated workers fear losing status and income to automation.
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