Labor Day brings the annual closure of public pools nationwide, signaling the end of summer swimming. Lifeguards issue final calls as patrons exit, often with unfinished personal goals like a promised dive. The piece captures the routine letdown of seasonal change through a simple missed-opportunity gag.
Data centers are expanding rapidly and placing heavy demands on local water and power supplies. Municipalities must decide whether to raise taxes to cover the costs. The piece argues that residents bear the burden while data centers consume resources without contributing enough back.
Pete Hegseth's recent comments on family and fertility have drawn renewed scrutiny in Senate confirmation hearings for Defense Secretary. Critics highlight inconsistencies between his public statements and personal record. The cartoon portrays the nominee as fixated on counting sperm cells amid the controversy.
