Lawrence Lease

6 days ago | medium.com | Lawrence Lease

Let’s cut through the noise and Twitter meltdowns and talk about what really went down in one of the most chaotic weeks of U.S. foreign policy in recent memory. President Trump has just announced a full ceasefire — not only between the United States and Iran, but also between Israel and Iran. Yep. You read that right. After weeks of saber-rattling, airstrikes, retaliatory missiles, and full-blown media panic about the next World War, the whole ordeal is apparently… over.

1 week ago | zephyrnet.com | Lawrence Lease

On the first night of 2021, while most people were winding down their New Year's celebrations, 26-year-old Kirsten Brueggeman walked out of a neighborhood bar in Indianapolis and never came home. Her last known steps were captured on surveillance footage outside a YMCA around 2:00 a.m. - and then, she simply disappeared. More than three years later, her case remains unsolved. No evidence. No confirmed sightings. No answers. Only silence - and a heartbroken family that refuses to stop searching.

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Lawrence Lease

Former President Donald Trump’s approval rating has recently surged, reaching around 48% — a figure that surpasses any point during his first term, according to the RealClearPolitics average. Notably, his disapproval rating has dipped below 50%, a significant shift from earlier months when concerns over tariffs had led to a more pessimistic view of his leadership. This recent rebound is attributed to several factors, including interim deals related to tariffs and a recovering stock market.

1 month ago | medium.com | Lawrence Lease

For decades, Southwest Airlines wasn’t just a company — it was a movement. Known for free checked bags, no change fees, and a famously friendly flight crew, the airline carved out a fiercely loyal customer base while maintaining strong profits in a brutal industry. But in the span of just a few short years, a storm of financial, operational, and corporate battles has transformed Southwest from a trailblazing disruptor into a company struggling to hold onto its identity.

1 month ago | medium.com | Lawrence Lease

Over the past several months, there’s been a steady drumbeat of panic from establishment economists, media figures, and left-leaning policy voices warning of a looming recession. They pointed to projections of negative GDP growth, claiming Trump’s trade policies — particularly his tariffs — would tank the economy. Forecasts pegged GDP growth at -3%. The reality? A minor dip of just 0.3%, largely due to a spike in imports that softened the impact of tariffs.