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Libertarianism and Culture

Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch's Remnant podcast interviews Jesse Walker, a prominent libertarian thinker. The two discuss various topics including libertarianism, the myth that there are only left and right ideologies, and conspiracy…

Cannabis Use Among Americans

17% of American adults say they smoke marijuana, which is tied with the previous record high set in 2023 and represents a significant increase from 2013, when only 7% reported using pot. Meanwhile, cigarette smoking has reached an all-time…

Gaza Food Shortage Debunked

The Free Press, a publication, has revisited the issue of images used as evidence of famine in Gaza. A year ago, the publication found that 12 widely-shared images claimed to show children suffering from famine were actually related to…

Ancient Marketing Practices Discovered

Scientists have discovered that branding has been around since the Bronze Age, specifically in the form of Qurayyah Painted Ware pottery from ancient Saudi Arabia, which is now estimated to be 3,200 years old. This style of pottery was…

China's Coal To Liquid Shift

China has developed technology to convert coal into liquids, which is increasing its economic value by 700%. The largest coal-to-liquids plant in the world, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations…

Francis Fukuyama's Philosophy

Francis Fukuyama, a senior fellow at Stanford University and author of "In the Realm of the Last Man", recently discussed with Yascha Mounk the importance of building things with one's hands in an era dominated by big tech. According to…

FLIPR Midterm Election Forecast

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, September 4, 2026, that the state's new congressional map could not be used in November's midterm elections. As a result, the state has reverted back to the old map from 2024. This decision may…

Global Challenges Beyond Economy

A growing number of Americans are dissatisfied with their personal lives, leading to a decline in happiness and an increase in suicide rates. According to various surveys, American confidence in the country's direction crashed hard during…

Olympic Torch Relay Delayed

Heather Cox Richardson, an American writer, appears to have taken a break from writing to share a personal experience on her website or blog, Letters from an American. She mentions having heard rumors that people need a break and then…

Private Boys Schools Reform

Sydney's private boys schools are facing criticism for lacking gender equality on their governing boards, despite calls to prioritize consent education and female leadership following allegations of sexual harassment and assault made by…

India-Gulf Trade Talks

India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, held talks with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), in Riyadh on August 23, 2026. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen India-GCC relations and…

Animal Cruelty Scandal

On January 1, police in Brookfield, Wisconsin made a high-risk traffic stop on Interstate 94 after a Flock Safety camera flagged a vehicle as connected to a Milwaukee homicide investigation. The car was stopped at gunpoint and its…