It takes strength to look the person who could fire you in the eye and tell them that both they and their boss are giant pieces of trash. You usually don't win, but you definitely leave a mark, and you write your place in history. That's what Scott Pelley did today.

Anyone know an older American (boomer, ideally), who is helping their adult children or grandchildren financially? Or someone who is accepting such help from their parents/grandparents? Hit me up please! ❤️ (and enjoy this little video in the meantime!🤣)

I'm trying to do better about posting my work here! Now up from me, another manifestation of the housing affordability crisis: escrow shortages.

Today’s poem is called ‘An Invention of Collective Nouns’.

Same, Voyager, same

This is Jack. He was given a pair of overalls today. Doesn’t mind wearing them, but wants to be clear he will not be performing any manual labor. 12/10 (IG: jeffthebasset)

The thing about Trump still threatening to fire Powell and still pushing the DoJ to go after the Fed is that the man could have his guy, Warsh, in charge of the central bank next month if he just chilled out. Instead, zero clarity when Warsh is confirmed amid broader Fed leadership uncertainty.

I wrote about the "TACO" trade and sovereign bond vigilantism. 🌮💰 www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Previously suggested in this CJR opinion piece: www.cjr.org/opinion/wald...

I wrote about the dispute be Fidelity Investments and a newish fintech called Pontera. It raises tons of interesting issues about what happens when we leave ordinary Americans at the mercy of the financial services industry for their golden years. #retirement www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

People might not know about the extreme level of worry that journalists live with after their story has been published or broadcast. The fear that they got something wrong literally keeps them up at night. Obsessively. Now imagine what it will be like as newsrooms thin out and more errors are made.

From my talented colleague @dinahvp.bsky.social, a smart synthesis that sums up the sharp contrasts here in New York this week. 🌎⛽

Check out this week's SLR featuring @riquier.bsky.social, @danwetzel.bsky.social‬, @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social‬, @dhruvkhullar.bsky.social‬, @charlottetklein.bsky.social‬, @epcalabro.bsky.social & more mailchi.mp/sundaylongre...

The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City is an American problem. @riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com: #news #science

Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.

Here is the journalists of color starter pack. go.bsky.app/BmnETn7

A great read from @riquier.bsky.social about her first journalism job and her suggestions for new journalists. Love the photo! @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social My First Byline: Andrea Riquier - by Ryan Teague Beckwith share.google/EaYAGhCrnZ22...

NameNerds is one of my favorite sub Reddits

I wrote about the #BondMarket rout.

It’s the stupid, economy.

My latest on big changes in the #housingmarket / #realestate. Are the so-called "Clear Cooperation" updates from the National Association of Realtors actually in the best interests of buyers and sellers? Roughly 50 comments on my LinkedIn feed would beg to differ. 🏡

People’s expectations about price changes can shape decisions on what, when, and how much to consume in the present, and the research suggests it may echo for decades upon decades. — @riquier.bsky.social

I will send $50 to the first reporter who asks Mike Johnson to explain what an algorithm is.

Renters in more regulated counties experienced higher housing expense inflation, greater financial difficulty paying bills, and increased purchase of low-cost beers, from Virat Agrawal, Richard K. Green, Neeraj Sood, and @cwhaley.bsky.social https://www.nber.org/papers/w33534

I haven't been posting my work here enough. Let's change that! Amanda Thompson's story is inspiring and possibly impactful. Please enjoy my profile! #housing #CherokeeNation #tinyhomes

I barely even know what to say about the Drugs Olympics, but the list of backers, including "philosopher-king" Peter Thiel, is quite something. Personally I'm in favour of idiots detonating their hearts on live TV if they really want to - on.ft.com/4bjGSq1

In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

The Ohio #housing agency that spoke to me for this story found out late last night that #HUD had cancelled all their contracts. They'll be out of business, and the communities they've served for years will be SOL. Elections, consequences.

With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing. Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case? #health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com

I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others. #HousingCrisis

It just hit me what #DOGE reminds me of.

Its important to me to do original journalism - stories not fed to the news by officials. This was one - a homeless woman was found dead and frozen last month. I found out from a community member and made an info request to police. Now the community knows. #journalism www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...

Oh look what's happening in Altadena, per @laist.com

In London this past fall, I was amazed to see there were essentially zero new shows. You could see a remake/musical of: the Lion King, Stranger Things, Back to the Future, Mamma Mia, Mrs. Doubtfire, Fawlty Towers...

Beverly #BassetHound knows you’ve had a long week, but you’re over the hump and it’s all downhill from here. #DogsOfBluesky #DogsAreLove

Climate risk will take trillion-dollar bite out of America's real estate Risky growth areas are projected to see 76% population growth over the coming 30 years, while climate abandonment areas will lose 38% of their population @riquier.bsky.social

Read this excellent piece by @riquier.bsky.social in @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

The chief executive of Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's largest investors, said that inflationary pressure in the United States was one of the biggest risks to financial markets this year reut.rs/4h536Ov

B of A DESK: "The most important thing about the Trump AI Infra thing to me isn’t the $$ or even the participants .. "It’s .. back in 2016, Trump’s inner circle post-election, was filled with steel, coal, old economy companies. .. Tech was virtually absent .. This time is 100% different."

thanks, pal 😍♥️

#FlashbackFriday, day 3 with Beverly #BassetHound #puppy

The #CFPB is a fantastic agency and it needs to be here to stay. Great piece by @riquier.bsky.social of @usatoday.com on the CFPB's effectiveness and how it has endured since its creation. (Plus I'm quoted and my paper about the CFPB complaint database is linked!) www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Excellent article by @riquier.bsky.social of @usatoday.com on how the #CFPB has helped millions of Americans and recovered billions for those who have been ripped off by the financial industry. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

open.substack.com/pub/howthing... “The private equity goons did not eviscerate the company because of their political beliefs [but] because they only valued making money. This is the standard incentive in most industries, but in journalism, it has the effect of turning a publication into shit.”

Sometime between Jan 5th and 20th, Janno should hold a big press event where he announces what the now-incoming tolls will fund, like fare gates and SAS Phase 2. That way the question isn’t “will Trump cancel a new toll,” it’s “will Trump cancel better enforcement and the Second Avenue Subway?”

This account might be my favorite thing I’ve found on Bluesky yet!

As @drtaragoddard.bsky.social put it in a recent @thewaroncars.bsky.social podcast, it's the "exonerative tense," a feature of windshield bias.

Beverly loves handsome boys😍