Stories by RickJWagner

James K. Polk and the 5,106 Votes That Changed America

Why Do Investors Keep Buying Century Bonds?

10 Charts That Capture How the World Is Changing

Violent Crime Drops in SF as Major US Cities See Declines

Spanish engineer reports flaw in 'smart' vacuums, takes control of 7k devices

Illusion and Well-Being: A Perspective on Mental Health [pdf]

How to make more People who make Things

Rich Old People

Less than 14% of those arrested by ICE had violent criminal records

Baltimore police credit partnerships, hiring increases for historic crime drop

How ‘Pachelbel's Canon' Conquered Classical Music

Can You Pass the "Underwear Fitness Test"?

Agentic AI isn't eating software – it's feeding market volatility

'No meat on its bones': Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over boneless wings

Surprising Revival: Gen Z Men and Highly Educated Lead Return to Religion

Bitcoin's plunge should end the hype that it is digital gold

A 3% Rule for Budget Deficits Would Be a Good Start

Ask HN: Does Your Country Require Voter ID?

Annular solar eclipse creates rare 'Ring of Fire' on Feb. 17

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