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Strong growth data obscure a probable slowdown to come
America’s economy is being pulled in many directions
Strong growth data obscure a probable slowdown to come
FINANCIAL MARKETS may have wobbled in recent weeks—the S&P 500 fell by 7.3% in October. But America’s real economy still seems to be in rude health. Figures released on October 26th showed economic growth of 3.5%, at an annualised rate, in the third quarter of 2018. Most economists had expected a sharper slowdown after the […]
Faraday Future Confronting Layoffs, Pay Cuts, Probable Corporate Doom
Following a previous article about Faraday Future, the manufacturer reached out to yours truly to clarify a few things. First of all, the company deemed the headline and body a bit “jagged.” Understandable, as no manufacturer wants to be called “America’s Worst Automaker” by some bespectacled creep sitting behind a keyboard. Faraday’s spokesperson also noted […]
2019 Lincoln MKZ Adds Tech, Ditches Black Label, Begins Probable Death March
With the future of Ford’s sedans looking rather bleak, Lincoln has made some changes to the MKZ for the 2019 model year. There’s nothing really wrong with the luxury sedan; it’s a solid performer (minus the recalls) and has become rather handsome since its 2017 facelift. But it’s too similar to its sibling car, the […]
Welcome To The Highly Probable World of Improbability
Humans love to read meaning into the improbable, even when such events—from Germany’s World Cup loss to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Congressional win—happen frequently https://media.wired.com/photos/5b3bc22f440082328b06d057/master/pass/dice-FINAL.jpg
6 ‘probable’ cases of TB in Nain as screening continues after teen’s death
Health officials say more nurses have been sent to Nain to track potential cases of tuberculosis after a 14-year-old boy died of the disease in March.
Here’s how people view the difference between something being ‘highly likely’ and it being just ‘probable’
What is the difference between an event that is probable and one that is highly likely? The two terms seem mostly interchangeable, but each individual’s interpretation is actually highly subjective. That means that when stakes are high, such as for the intelligence community or for high-ranking government officials, a slight misinterpretation in the meaning of […]
