Last month, Peacock aired the series finale of their monster hit Yellowstone. (One big spoiler to come!) For five and a half seasons, the show chronicled the ups and downs of the Dutton family, heirs to the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, as they fought to defend their land. On one side, greedy developers conspired to turn it into the next Park City. On the other, the neighboring Broken Rock tribe wanted to reclaim their ancestral home. Real Montana ranchers say the show is remarkably true-to-life, especially the gunfights, beatings, explosions, and occasional “long black train” to the back of the head.
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This week’s story is mostly ridiculous, unless you’re a five-year-old boy just starting to learn dirty words. But it illustrates just how far some countries will go to find new sources of revenue. It also illustrates how precisely lawmakers can target taxes to influence their citizens’ behavior. Fortunately, we’re on your side, using our opposable thumbs every day to help you pay less!