Germans told ‘don't whine’ about energy crisis

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View in browser Subscribe   Only fascinating stories Nicholas Carlson October 12, 2022   Hello! Welcome to the second edition of this newsletter. Today I'm thinking about the report that Elon Musk blocked Ukraine from using Starlink in Crimea, apparently out of concern that a Ukrainian effort to retake the area could lead to a nuclear war. What's interesting about this story is that it begs the question: just how much power can a private individual have, given that Musk could potentially stall or even block a counteroffensive in the region? While you ponder that, let's get to today's latest news. The latest Biden just escalated the feud with Saudi Arabia. He warned there will be "consequences" for cutting oil production. Here's the full story. Angela Lansbury, "Murder, She Wrote" star, has died at 96. Lansbury won five Tonys, six Golden Globes, and an honorary Academy Award. Read about her life and legacy.  Heathrow is bracing for what could be its busiest period in more than two years — just months after summer travel hell. The big story Credit: AP Photo/Martin Meissner Worried about an energy crisis this winter? Don't "whine about it." At least, that's what Germans were told by a top politician. Many Europeans are concerned about power cuts this winter amid a squeeze in energy supplies. Meanwhile, the advice from former finance minister and president of the country's government, Wolfgang Schäuble: "Just put on a sweater, or maybe a second sweater." Speaking with Bild-TV, Schäuble added that "you don't have to whine about it, you have to recognize that a lot of things can't be taken for granted." Governments are taking steps to keep energy use to a minimum, with many European nations switching off their holiday lights over winter — and some are even burning garbage to keep warm. However, should power cuts occur during freezing temperatures, Schäuble said "always have a few candles, matches and a flashlight at home."   Read the full story here. Top reads Credit: Rachel Mendelson/Insider "I made $200,000 last year ghostwriting tweets for superstar VCs." Some investors are shelling out big bucks to writers who can make them look good — all in 280 characters or less. One ghostwriter shared how he built his booming side hustle.  Mark Zuckerberg is making a classic Silicon Valley mistake. Zuckerberg is making a big, risky bet on the metaverse. It's the same kind of ambitious move Marissa Mayer made at Yahoo — and one that never paid off for the company. Here's how Meta is beginning to mirror Yahoo.  "Wall Street South" lives up to the hype. Ken Griffin announced earlier this year that he would be moving Citadel, his $51 billion hedge fund, to Miami. A reporter checked out Citadel's future neighborhood — see what all the fuss is about.  This $1.15 billion startup aimed to transform autism care. Some insiders say it failed to deliver. SoftBank-backed Elemy overpromised on its capacity to treat kids, according to more than 20 current and former employees. Read the full report here Doctor: "I'm very comfortable with a patient weighing 300 pounds." A leading expert in obesity medicine says the condition is rampantly misunderstood — and many medical professionals are poorly informed. Here's what she wants you to know.  Today's soundbite "There's a saying, 'You marry the home, you date the rate.' It's just, are you willing to stomach a higher mortgage rate?" Insider's James Rodriguez on the millennial struggle to buy a home. Watch this Airlines make billions, but they also spend billions. That's because making millions of inflight meals, buying new planes, and fixing up old ones is really expensive. And it's only gotten more costly with the spiking price of labor and fuel. Today's team Nicholas Carlson (@nichcarlson), Hallam Bullock (@hallam_bullock), Lisa Ryan (@lisarya), and Jordan Parker Erb (@jordanparkererb). Can't get enough of Insider? Compare salaries with our Salary Database Build better pitch decks with our Pitch Deck Library Listen to our news briefing The Refresh from Insider Get even more of Insider delivered to your inbox If this newsletter was forwarded to you, sign up here Download Insider's app for news on the go Email sent to: elancelorilla.trendlist@blogger.com Manage your email preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Terms of Service  |  Privacy Policy © 2022 Insider Inc. 1 Liberty Plaza, New York, NY 10006