Tim Cook Delivers Speech Emphasizing Apple’s Opposition to Sideloading - MacRumors

“Here in Washington and elsewhere, policymakers are taking steps in the name of competition that would force Apple to let apps onto iPhone that circumvent the App Store through a process called sideloading,” said Cook. “That means data-hungry companies would be able to avoid our privacy rules and once again track our users against their will. It would also potentially give bad actors a way around the comprehensive security protections we have put in place, putting them in direct contact with our users.”

We at Apple somehow managed to mitigate these threats on macOS, but are simply too dumb to come up with a similar solution set on iOS.

“If we are forced to let unvetted apps onto iPhone, the unintended consequences will be profound,” warned Cook.

We would be forced to give up an extraordinarily large, high-margin line item in our financial statements. This cannot be allowed to happen.

U.S. Inflation Hit Four-Decade High in March - WSJ

U.S. inflation rose to a new four-decade peak of 8.5% in March from the same month a year ago, driven by skyrocketing energy and food costs, supply constraints and strong consumer demand.

#teamtransitory

JetBlue, Alaska Trim Schedules as Airlines Attempt Smoother Summer - WSJ

Southwest raised starting wages to at least $17 an hour and no longer requires that most airport workers have a high-school diploma. Some 15% to 20% of new hires don’t show up on their first day for some roles, said Greg Muccio, the airline’s senior director of talent acquisition.

Talk about getting off on the wrong foot.

Eight years ago, I left the workforce to stay home and care for my son. He was young and needed very little attention. I wanted to use my time well, so I started writing. My blog, Catholic Husband now has over 875 articles, and I’ve published three books.

I’m happy to share with you my next project.

Applied Bioethics Magazine is a web-based publication that takes on the bioethical issues of today and helps you to explore their meaning in your life. The first issue is out today.

The magazine exists at the intersection of classical philosophy, Catholic theology, and healthcare. It combines my philosophical background, my Catholic faith, and Alison’s career. I started dating Alison right before she started medical school. Our conversations over the years shaped my understanding of modern healthcare, and identified areas where we need to be cautious.

Medicine is a complex field, a hard science that requires heavy doses of human empathy and compassion. It’s seldom clear-cut, and the answers to most questions heavily depends on the individual circumstances of that patient.

Bioethics is no longer the prerogative of physicians. Patients and providers must both reach an answer to these difficult questions. We need to make moral decisions, even when the medical community suggests otherwise.

This magazine is not intended to be an academic work. The intent is to help you understand context and complexity. The best help is the help that’s available and accessible. Although it may not be academic, the material is challenging and requires considered thought and reflection.

Issue No. 01: The Human Person builds a solid foundation for future exploration. It defines the human person and articulates why the right to life is fundamental to society. A free Preview Issue features the first two articles from Issue No. 01, providing an introduction to the subject.

I’m excited to begin this new and important journey. I hope that you find the magazine engaging and the content useful.

Investors Turn Cautious on Consumer Debt - WSJ

Clayton Triick, a portfolio manager at Atlanta-based Angel Oak Capital Advisors, said he is particularly wary of debt owed by people with low credit scores.

Wow Clayton, you should write a book!

Good on Boris.

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Publishing feels so good.

Girl Scouts Lose Trademark Lawsuit Over Boy Scouts Marketing - WSJ

“Rather, the public historically has been confused as to the relationship between Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts,” the judge said in his ruling.

Yes.

Doctors Now Prescribing Krispy Kremes To Kids For ‘Fat-Affirming Care’ - The Babylon Bee

In this new field of medicine, kids will be given boxes of Krispy Kremes to eat every day until their body better matches their self-image.

This sounds like something the AAP would put out.

Dusk on the ramp.

Let’s grill.

Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Moratorium Until End of August - WSJ

The Biden administration is planning to extend until the end of August a pause on federal student-loan payments, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Why the charade?

0% chance they restart loans 60 days before the midterms.

Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Biden Calls for War-Crime Trial, Says Putin Must Be Held Accountable - WSJ

President Biden called for a war crimes trial over allegations of atrocities committed by Russian forces in Bucha, a town near the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, and he said the U.S. is seeking additional sanctions against Moscow.

Where’s the barrage of sanctions on Putin himself?

Uninviting Russia from the feckless UN Human Rights Council is a joke.

Giving brew over ice a try.

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Beautiful weekend. I love spring.

Biden Signs ‘Don’t Say Gas’ Bill - The Babylon Bee

“This is good for America!” said Biden. “Great for clean energy. Go get him!”

How to Tell if Your Financial Adviser Is Overcharging You - WSJ

The lowest-cost products might not be the best for every investor in every instance.

Except for the voluminous research that says it is.

Will Smith Resigns From Academy After Oscars Slap of Chris Rock - WSJ

Mr. Smith, as an ex-member of the academy, can no longer vote for future Oscars.

What a devastating consequence! How can Will Smith ever move on?

This whole thing is an elitist charade. I’d never heard of Coda or King Richard until the slap.

The Academy’s exists so that Hollywood can pat itself on the back. If that’s how they want to spend their money and time, that’s fine. But let’s not pretend that it’s relevant.

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Is Popular? You Don’t Say - WSJ Opinion

“When Americans are presented with the actual language of the new Florida law, it wins support by more than a two-to-one margin.” That’s from a new poll by Public Opinion Strategies. Overall, 61% of people said they supported the “don’t say gay” law, with 26% opposed.

Funny what happens when people move from hearing a soundbite to hearing the actual, full quote.

Even more notable is the breadth of that sentiment. Democratic voters in the poll support the law 55% to 29%. Among suburban voters, which could be a decisive group for the midterm elections, it’s 60% to 30%. Parents: 67% to 24%. Biden voters: 53% to 30%.

The Covid Spending Racket - WSJ Opinion

And what happened to the $1.9 trillion for Covid Democrats passed last March? Most went to transfer payments, including child tax credits, enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks. About a quarter subsidized state and local budgets and schools. Democrats appropriated a mere $80 billion for public health, only $16 billion of which was available for vaccines and therapies.

Ukrainian Delegate Knows It Dangerous To Eat At Peace Talks, But Brownie Just Too Tempting - The Onion

“Obviously we’ve been warned not to touch any of the food or drink, but they didn’t prepare us for how perfectly moist and fudgy these things would be,” said the high-level delegate who reportedly eyed the plate of baked chocolate confections with a mixture of suspicion and hunger while noting that he hadn’t eaten all day and the brownies would clearly go down great with a glass of cold milk.