Nikki Haley Backed by Koch Network in Bid to Block Trump From 2024 GOP Nomination - WSJ

the latest sign some big donors are moving her way in a long-shot bid to block former President Donald Trump from winning the GOP nomination

Long shot? Polls are one thing, pulling the lever is something totally different.

Buybuy Baby Is Back—and Opening Stores Again - WSJ

The new owners of Buybuy Baby recently reopened 11 stores, betting that many expectant parents still prefer to shop for strollers, cribs and car seats in person. 

I hate this branding, but physical stores are so critical for essentials.

Son is a pretty good packer.

Wouldn’t be a drive home from vacation without 90% of smooth travel and the last 10% absolutely grinding, dark, and raining.

New day dawning.

Call me Captain.

Washington Quietly Scrapped a Plan to Save Homeowners Thousands of Dollars - WSJ

Fannie and Freddie generally require it on the loans they purchase from lenders. The policy, known as “lenders’ title insurance,” typically costs the borrower around 0.5% of their loan amount, so it could cost about $1,500 for a $300,000 mortgage.  

I love buying insurance to protect my lender’s assets, which they only need so they can sell my mortgage to someone else. As if the fixed rate of return wasn’t enough…

Sunrise at the lake.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Agrees to Step Down, Plead Guilty - WSJ

Changpeng Zhao is scheduled to appear in Seattle federal court Tuesday afternoon and enter his plea, according to court records unsealed Tuesday.

The two biggest names in “safe” crypto, convicted on federal charges just weeks apart.

Incredible. Stunning.

OpenAI Employees Threaten to Quit Unless Board Resigns After Sam Altman Was Fired as CEO - WSJ

The future of OpenAI was in jeopardy Monday, as the vast majority of employees threatened to quit if the board that fired the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, didn’t resign itself and restore him to power.

I join with millions of my fellow Americans to solmenly ask, what is OpenAI?

Cave exploring.

A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.

Matthew 25:14

‘We Cannot Be Associated With Elon Musk,’ Says Tim Cook While Shaking Hands With Brutal Chinese Dictator - Babylon Bee

“I refuse to allow my morally pristine corporation to be associated with disreputable characters like Elon Musk,” said Cook while shaking the hand of murderous communist dictator Xi Jinping at this week’s APEC Dinner.

My favorite kind of driver is the one who goes 10-under in the left lane, and then in a construction zone goes 15-over.

Seen on the fence.

When children get hold of the newspaper, every picture gets a mustache.

45 Things Trump Is Promising For His Second Term - Babylon Bee

5. Make the southern border an epic American Ninja Warrior course so only the best ninja warriors get into the country

We need more ninja warriors in this country.

Post-Reconciliation views.

Man’s Day Sure Would Brighten Up If An A-10 Warthog Would Fly Overhead Right About Now - Babylon Bee

Participants in the study reported an average increase of 87% in happiness level whenever an A-10 made its presence known. One respondent commented, “I could be stuck in the worst traffic jam, but if an A-10 suddenly swooped down, I’d forget all my problems.