Markets & Economy
During Covid-19, Most Americans Got Ahead—Especially the Rich - WSJ
U.S. households added $13.5 trillion in wealth last year, the biggest increase in records going back three decades.
When a 59% Annual Return Just Isn’t Enough - WSJ
Investors appear to be growing more and more optimistic about how their portfolios will perform in the years to come. Disappointment is bound to follow.
Climate Change
The Miami condo collapse is a devastating reminder of America's artificial land problem | The Week
The Miami condo collapse is a devastating reminder of America's artificial land problem
Lawmaker Threatens to Subpoena Exxon After Secret Video - The New York Times
The chairman of a powerful House subcommittee said he is seeking answers from Exxon and other oil and gas giants over their role in spreading disinformation on climate change.
Health/Biotech
Wuhan Lab's Last–And Only–Foreign Scientist Speaks Out on Covid Origins Debate - Bloomberg
Virologist Danielle Anderson paints a very different picture of the Wuhan Institute.
Dengue Mosquitoes Can Be Tamed by a Common Microbe - The Atlantic
An extremely common microbe can stop the insects from spreading the virus that causes dengue fever.
When the Next Animal Plague Hits, Can This Lab Stop It? | WIRED
A new federal facility in Kansas will house the deadliest agricultural pathogens in the world—and researchers working tirelessly to contain them.
B Corp/Responsible Business
Culture
Commuting Has Surprising Mental-Health Benefits - The Atlantic
Many people who have been working from home are experiencing a void they can’t quite name.
Social Responsibility
Hiltzik: Toyota political donations don't serve public interest - Los Angeles Times
Toyota has contributed more than any other company to lawmakers who voted against certifying the 2020 election.
latimes.com