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The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was reportedly hit in a drone attack amid escalating regional tensions. No American casualties reported, but when “embassy” and “drone” share a headline, it’s not a calm news cycle.
Officials say they’re monitoring the situation. Which is reassuring. We’re also monitoring it. That’s what phones are for.
Meanwhile, in New York, lawmakers are pushing a bill that would allow a 25 percent surcharge on corporate taxes in the city. Twenty-five percent. Not a tweak. Not a trim. A full “let’s see what happens” percent.
Supporters call it fairness.Opponents call it economic gravity.Corporations are quietly pricing out moving trucks.
And then, because balance matters, we close with the most American story possible: the best birthday freebies at chain restaurants. Free burgers. Free desserts. Free appetizers. Nothing says adulthood like signing up for twelve loyalty programs so you can get a complimentary skillet cookie once a year.
Global tension.Tax tension.And the unifying belief that mozzarella sticks should occasionally be free.
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Sources:• New York Post — U.S. Embassy drone attack report• New York Post — Proposed 25% corporate surcharge in NYC• Eat This, Not That — Best birthday freebies at chain restaurants
This is The Snark Factor 3 in 3.I’m Fingers Malloy.Let’s talk tomorrow.
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