Vanessa Lui

I was a child when #WhyIDidntReport but after years of PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Therapy, a divorce in my mid twenties, finding my voice, understanding and accepting what happened to me I reported. I found justice. I hope he never harms another child.

Apple Invites for iPhone adds 7 new features, including an iMessage app 9to5mac.com/2026/04/23/app… by @apollozac

“In 1989, Americans over age 55 held 56% of wealth; today they hold 74%. During that same period, the share of wealth held by Americans under 40 has shrunk by nearly half, from 12 to 6.6%.” theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/…

Reporting with impact (sometimes the impact comes before you actually get to publish the story!) from @josephineklee. Mike Miles Cancels Moonlighting Contract with Former Charter School Network: texasobserver.org/mike-miles-moo…

The multitude of ways that jack up American healthcare costs (without improving outcomes) @armollica @WSJGraphics @annawmathews gift link wsj.com/health/healthc…

More generally: Trump was at the peak of his power when he got his cabinet through the Senate. If he goes on a firing spree now, he faces a very different situation.

someone should study why all of these prominent Obama people keep doing gross things x.com/stefcutter/sta…

Another Harwell classic

New from me: Thousands have swooned over this pro-Trump Army dream girl. She’s made with AI. "She's the apotheosis of what MAGA fantasizes about, all packed into one channel" wapo.st/3NtfbUi

#Tax professionals advice about #IRS responses. @PKubeyEA says: 1. Read the letter carefully and follow its instructions 2. “If you’ve already responded, try calling the number on the letter to see whether the IRS has your original response—and ask about the status of the issue and whether it can be expedited,” she adds. Absent that, consider resending a copy of what you’ve already sent. 3. In addition, make sure your name, tax year and Social Security number are on the reply. Attach a copy of the IRS’s letter—and pay attention to deadlines. 4. What about sending extra proof? Don’t. Sending more than requested could expand the scope of the inquiry or slow resolution."

Missed this from Tuesday. "Scandinavian airline SAS said it would cancel 1,000 flights in April because of high ​oil and jet fuel prices..." reuters.com/business/airli…

I have so many clients who fall into this trap. Fortunately, they sought help before it turned criminal, but this is a real issue for many business owners. (Pleading for you all to hire payroll tax companies.) forbes.com/sites/kellyphi…

United Airlines planning for oil to reach record $175/barrel, cutting 5% capacity theaircurrent.com/intel/united-a… (via TAC/Intel)

The Theroux documentary shows how the men of the Manosphere want to be alpha and victim, patriarch and bachelor, wealthy and jobless. They want to "have it all." They want, in other words, to be a girlboss. playboy.com/read/entertain…

Exclusive: The Cuban government refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to import diesel fuel for its generators this week, calling the ask “shameless,” given the Trump administration’s fuel blockade on the island, according to diplomatic cables. wapo.st/47OlZCL

NEW: In a letter to employees, United CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is prepping for oil to hit $175/barrel & “doesn't get back down to $100/barrel until the end of 2027.” United is shaving 3% of off-peak flights - “think redeyes, Tues/Wed/Sat flying” - this spring & summer.

@MichaelEWebber Aren’t Buc-ee's incredibly wasteful when it comes to water? Feels like that has been a recurring issue when residents push to keep a Buc-ee's out of their town…

"Joint filers, don’t switch your name order When dealing with married couples who file jointly, IRS computers typically track “Taxpayer” and “Spouse”—and the order of names matters. This might seem unfair, as about 90% of joint-filing couples list the man’s name first. Actually, it doesn’t matter who’s listed first if the couple is consistent. But switching name order can cause confusion that’s hard to untangle. This advice also applies for the final joint return for the year a married taxpayer died. “Even minor changes, such as to a middle name or abbreviation, can cause processing issues,” says Elizabeth Young, director of tax practice at the American Institute of CPAs." #taxes #tax

As the son of a Cuban refugee, I’m all for a free Cuba. But are we talking about dropping bombs on Havana? If Trump sets off a humanitarian crisis, is there a plan for dealing with that? Will Cubans be welcomed into the U.S.? Or will ICE grab them? Is anybody asking this?

From me: The mad corporate and hedge fund rush to grab refunds for the illegal Liberation Day tariffs will dominate the next 3 years, and damage economic growth. The U.S. now has its own vulture funds: prospect.org/2026/02/24/loo…

Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, paid zero federal income tax in 2025 despite reporting $145 million of U.S. profits. itep.org/live-nation-sa…