Saturday, September 05, 2020

Day 218: But Will They Fix the Toilet?

The world has reached 27 million coronavirus cases. Despite breaking another daily record, India remains at #3 behind Brazil.

In Massachusetts, cases are up about a third of a percentage point today. Also in local news, eleven students were "dismissed" from Northeastern University in Boston for failing to socially distance themselves in their temporary dorm space at an unnamed Westin in Boston (presumably the Westin Copley Square, as the Westin Waterfront is further away and rumored to be completely closed). Their tuition and housing fees for the semester will not be refunded.

Speaking of which, Pew Research reports that a majority of American young adults are living with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression. That's 52% of 18–29-year-olds. There are more gory details at the link.

The Mises Institute contemplates America's new landlord, the CDC. PlagueBlog seriously doubts that the CDC will address tenants' plumbing issues in a timely manner.

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