The loss of scientific progress is a small price to pay so that the US can sustain the war with Iran for - *does the math* - like 2 more days? Hmmmm…

I’m guessing because it was a quote from the NSW Premier who praised the guy. Putting it in quotes makes it clear the news outlet isn’t labeling him a hero (which would be editorializing) and is instead quoting someone else (news reporting).

It feels a little silly in this situation where any reasonable person would label the guy a hero, but it is standard journalistic practice.

Alcohol has long been seen as a social lubricant for thousands of years in Japan, where business deals and difficult issues are discussed over bottles of beer and sake.

It is believed that drinking alcohol creates a more relaxed environment for such discussions.

This is such an odd bit of “cultural context” to include in the article. Alcohol is a social lubricant in basically every culture that doesn’t outright forbid it.

FYI there is a setting to disable ads. Doesn’t excuse them for introducing ads in the first place, but at least it’s a solvable problem (for now).

Sh-sh-sha!!

Looks like a gopher snake

Everett may be in the right, but it’s probably not wise to piss off the guy who’s going to be holding a straight razor to your throat.

With no beards! That parts important - Hegseth likes his manly men to be smooth.

I used to live about that distance from my work. I only walked it occasionally, if the weather was nice, I had the time to spare, and a little extra energy. Generally I took the bus.

I think 30 minutes is about how long I’d walk to get somewhere before considering public transit or driving.

Also they had to reduce the episode runtimes to make room for more ads. I recall an interview where one of the writers said this made it really hard to have a b-story to accompany the main plot.

I mean, he didn’t have to do this and doesn’t need to keep doing it. He could quit his job any time, but he hasn’t.

The only explanation is he hates brown people more than he loves his wife.

Nobel Peace Prize? Motherfucker just bombed Iran. Pick a lane you lunatic.