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The Last Month’s June Brent and Kalshi Hormuz Re-opening Odds

501. The Last Month’s June Brent and Kalshi Hormuz Re-opening Odds

by Menzie Chinn | April 29

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI's leaders of 'looting the nonprofit' in court testimony

502. Elon Musk accuses OpenAI's leaders of 'looting the nonprofit' in court testimony

by John Ruwitch | April 29

Claude Code 45: AI Agents and the Minimum Wage

503. Claude Code 45: AI Agents and the Minimum Wage

by scott cunningham | April 29

Capitalism and Modernity

504. Capitalism and Modernity

by Alex Tabarrok | April 29

How much can Trump screw with the midterms?

505. How much can Trump screw with the midterms?

by Eli McKown-Dawson | April 29

As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight

506. As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight

by Andrea Hsu | April 29

Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

507. Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

by Greg Rosalsky | April 29

Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

508. Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

by Scott Horsley | April 29

Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman

509. Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman

by Steve Inskeep | April 29

Scoring the Jensen-Dwarkesh debate

510. Scoring the Jensen-Dwarkesh debate

by Noah Smith | April 29

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

511. FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

by Mandalit del Barco | April 28

Brent Front Month above $111

512. Brent Front Month above $111

by Menzie Chinn | April 28

Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

513. Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

by John Ruwitch | April 28

Tuesday's Assorted Links

514. Tuesday's Assorted Links

by Jadrian Wooten | April 28

HUD Says It’s Legal to Tell the Truth

515. HUD Says It’s Legal to Tell the Truth

by Alex Tabarrok | April 28

HUD Says Realtors Can Speak the Truth

516. HUD Says Realtors Can Speak the Truth

by Alex Tabarrok | April 28

HUD Says Realtors Can Now Speak the Truth

517. HUD Says Realtors Can Now Speak the Truth

by Alex Tabarrok | April 28

The Oil Squeeze Tightens

518. The Oil Squeeze Tightens

by Paul Krugman | April 28

The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years

519. The United Arab Emirates is quitting OPEC oil cartel after nearly 60 years

by Camila Domonoske | April 28

Making Money…Less Useful?

520. Making Money…Less Useful?

by Christine Brady | April 28