Carlo Reggiani

Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."

Shein slapped with €1M greenwashing fine in Italy Italy is the second European country to fine Shein over greenwashing.

Italy's antitrust agency has fined the Chinese online fast-fashion platform Shein €1 million euro for misleading green claims, it announced today.

A dramatic sky bursts with color at sunrise, casting hues of orange, pink, and teal across a wide expanse of rippling clouds. Below, calm swamp water mirrors the sky, broken by the silhouettes of bald cypress trees in the shallows. The scene is still and surreal.

This morning my weather app said 'clouds'. I said 'yes'.

#photography #NaturePhotography #landscape #stumpylake

Hi from Greenland everyone ✌️!
I’m a bit busy guiding our red sails tours here these days so I don’t post much, but I thought I’d share a little glimpse from yesterday night sailing ⛵️🧊.
That’s shot around 12pm…

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Sunset in Ilha Culatra, Portugal, with an airplane approaching Faro airport

Sunset in Ilha Culatra 🇵🇹 #photography #culatra #faro #airport #sunset #portugal #algarve

Wetlands, which are perfect areas for photography, are under attack due to new government policies. Protect the Wetlands around the country in addition to the people of the entire world. #Wetlands #LFK #Color #Sunset #BakerWetlands #Photography

Sun/Cloudrise 8-2-2025 #photography #TwinLakes #sunrise #clouds #colors #nature #iphonephotography #landscape #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #naturephotography

August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations

Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal

Most regular folks don't wake up worrying about institutions. They have more immediate concerns.

But once you live through a period when core institutions fail, you start paying attention, and historical memory is rebuilt for a time.

We're going through one of those moments now.

Me three months ago:

COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to?

HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.

It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.

Sapete cosa non è stato testato in studi randomizzati controllati con placebo? Tutti gli integratori che cercano di vendervi. Per i vaccini esistono prove solide e statisticamente potenti, per gli integratori basta una promessa: la scienza a doppio standard. 🧪

#PNRR Missione #salute: incassiamo le rate, ma...
...non completiamo i progetti e non spendiamo i soldi
Rischiando di mandare in fumo un’occasione irripetibile per rafforzare la #sanità pubblica
#SalviamoSSN

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It's just a “swarm of fish" following a duck.

The Sears Tower looking insanely creepy during a blackout, including the impression of a scary face topped by a crown of spikes. It looks like a giant humanoid evil robot or a demonic Minecraft creature.

"It's ok, honey. The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout won't hurt you!"

The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout:

I'm so excited to see this paper coming out in RESTUD.

Fun facts about this paper:
1) My amazing co-author Bruno and I had never met in person until after we completed the first draft.
2) It's my first and only paper that was never rejected by a journal.
3) I can now claim to understand macro.

NRA & RUSSIA bsky.app/profile/chri...

NYC Mass Shooting Was Nearly Impossible to Prevent, Experts Say

Holy shit, they did it. They wrote the headline.

#Sunset

To the sea 😊

#Cornwall #CarbisBay #sea #ocean #beach #nature #walk #calm #peace #mindfulness #life #photography

YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen We were denied entry into an ICE facility in Baltimore

Thankful for @vanhollen.senate.gov & other Maryland Democrats who tried to inspect an ICE facility in Baltimore yesterday.

The lawmakers waited for hours to be let in, and denied entry.

They had a sit-in in a building hallway.

Investigate ICE. THIS IS ILLEGAL.
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Castles made of Clouds…🌺

Cartoon with corporate media asking U.S. Government how it would like "Control of Internet Speech" wrapped: Anti-terrorism or protect kids

t's amazing how this is from more than 20 years ago but very well could have been from today.

👏👏👏

Un pareggio mascherato da sconfitta I media europei parlano di un’umiliazione politica per l’UE, ma è una lettura parziale e in gran parte fuorviante

Oggi tutti si indignano per l’ipotetica umiliazione politica subita dall’Europa da parte del bullo americano: dazi unilaterali al 15%.
Ma sul piano economico è una sconfitta?
No.
Qui spiego perché. 👇
fabiosabatini.substack.com/p/un-pareggi...

Mi trocito de mediterráneo.
#hogar

Classy speech from 🇲🇺 Kim Le Court Pienaar in front of the whole team and staff 🥂

We just witnessed a new page of cycling history, congrats 👏

#TDFF2025 | #WatchTheFemmes

📹 : A.S.O. / Jennifer Lindini

Cyclists ride down a road by a body of water and green hills. Large brown cows graze nearby. Headline: The Story of the 2025 Tour de France in Photos

From @theathletic.com: The Tour de France is a celebration of the nation’s scenery as well as a celebration of elite bike-racing. These powerful snapshots tell the story of the race’s 21 stages. https://nyti.ms/46rdjCw