Admiral Beatty’s lament during the Battle of Jutland echoes through time. NATO and the Five-Eyes navies now grapple with budgets and processes that are as outdated as the ships that sail. The U.S. Navy extends the life of its Arleigh Burke destroyers, each past thirty-five years, a sign of deepening struggle.

In Lincolnshire, badgers burrow, wreaking havoc on roads, causing damage amounting to £100,000. Emergency repairs hang in the balance, tied up by laws that protect these creatures. The council plans to mend the road, but delays loom with licensing from Natural England.

Traffic lights will guide the way amidst ongoing resurfacing. Each complication mirrors broader issues, a reflection of nature and bureaucracy entwined. The world moves, yet some things remain stuck.

The Digest, 11/3/2024 @800AM, CDT

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