Morning Brew Daily DOGE Pitches $2T Budget Cuts & Everyone is Drinking Guinness
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Dec 6, 2024 Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy present their ambitious plan to cut government spending by a whopping $2 trillion. Meanwhile, Guinness captures the attention of younger drinkers, raising concerns over a potential shortage just in time for the holidays. The Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen after its devastating fire, highlighting a cultural revival. Plus, Robinhood is shifting strategies to appeal to serious traders, while the threat of quantum computing looms over cybersecurity. And don’t miss the Broadway casting call for a Dolly Parton musical!
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Mispronounced Words of 2024
- Babbel's 2024 mispronounced words list reflects current events.
- Words like "Kamala," "Kyogen," and "Semaglutide" topped the list, indicating popular topics.
DOGE's Ambitious Goal
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE aims to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.
- This is challenging, as it targets mandatory spending like Social Security and Medicare.
The Clown Scandal
- A 2010 government conference in Las Vegas featuring a clown and mind reader sparked a scandal.
- This led to increased paperwork and inefficiency, highlighting the unintended consequences of cutting bureaucracy.