Bitcoin Mining Energy Consumption and Female Athlete Financial Inequities

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The chapter delves into the significant power usage of Bitcoin mining operations, comparisons to countries like Switzerland, and the rise of commercial scale mining in the U.S. It also discusses the financial disparities in women's athletics, focusing on wage gaps, longer life expectancy issues, and the importance of improved retirement planning.

Episode 364: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report that might’ve sealed the deal on a Fed rate cut with a minor increase that shows signs of cooling down. Then, airline profits are underperforming despite record air travel. Plus, a Texas jury sides with a bitcoin miner that’s been making nearby residents sick from the loud data facilities. Next, Costco is the stock of the week and Tesla is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, the most star-studded Indian wedding that billions of money can afford. Lastly, the iconic Las Vegas casino The Mirage is closing its doors and needs to get rid of its prize money.

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00:00 - NYT Book List

3:00 - Inflation goin’ down

7:20 - Delta Air struggling

10:30 - Bitcoin mining is very noisy

14:00 - Dog: Tesla

17:20 - Stock: Costco

19:20 - The wedding to rule all weddings

22:00 - The Mirage closes shop

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