Peter St Onge, Ph.D.

@profstonge

Former professor, ex-bartender. Explaining economics like a normal person. The stories behind the headlines at http://profstonge.com

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Science

Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites and splashes down

Spaceflight Now, citing SpaceX’s Dan Huot, reported that Ship 41 would deorbit before completing its planned orbital profile. SpaceX later confirmed splashdown.

91 Sources, 29d ago, updated 29d ago

World & Business

Meta shares reportedly gain more than 25% since Muse assistant announcement

A September 25, 2026, market roundup says Meta rose 4.5% on Thursday and was on pace for its best monthly gain in 13 years.

18 Sources, 35d ago, updated 35d ago

World & Business

Fed reportedly raises rates by a quarter point to 3.75%–4.00%

Kalshi Finance says the Dow fell 1.2% after the decision. ZeroHedge reports Goldman Sachs expects another quarter-point increase in October 2026.

4 Sources, 48d ago, first seen 48d ago

Technology

AI Disrupts Kenya's Essay-Writing Gig Economy in Nairobi

Posts quote estimates of 40,000 homework writers and criticize the article's framing.

12 Sources, 57d ago, first seen 57d ago

AI Disrupts Kenya's Essay-Writing Gig Economy in Nairobi

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Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites and splashes down

Meta shares reportedly gain more than 25% since Muse assistant announcement

Fed reportedly raises rates by a quarter point to 3.75%–4.00%

AI Disrupts Kenya's Essay-Writing Gig Economy in Nairobi

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Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites and splashes down

Meta shares reportedly gain more than 25% since Muse assistant announcement

Fed reportedly raises rates by a quarter point to 3.75%–4.00%

AI Disrupts Kenya's Essay-Writing Gig Economy in Nairobi