By Konstantinos Fouzas, Have you ever wondered how wars start? Sure, there might be some tension between countries, or one might declare war to another, but when does it really start? For most people, wars would most likely start with the first act of aggression. If we look back, in the previous century, we can…
From the CPI release today: Figure 1: CPI all urban (bold blue), CPI – household furnishings and operations (tan), CPI – final demand, consumer durables (green), all in logs 2025M01=0. Source: BLS via FRED, author’s calculations. While m/m CPI headline growth was at consensus, q/q core was slightly above, so that the…
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Most advanced countries are democracies. In most cases, these countries impose heavy taxes, with total revenues often falling between 30% and 50% of GDP. And yet, most people don’t like paying taxes. How can we explain this seeming contradiction? The mainstream view of both the economics profession and the general public seems to be that…
Politics / August 15, 2025 The symbolism of the Border Patrol’s gratuitous display wasn’t lost on the leadership of the Japanese American National Museum, where the event was held. Ad Policy The US Border Patrol produced a show of force outside the Japanese American National Museum where California Governor Gavin Newsom was holding a redistricting…
The UN is stressing that any peace effort or deal must be consistent with the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric welcomed “dialogue at the highest level” between the two permanent members of the Security Council. The meeting is…
A cluttered digital life clouds your focus, steals your time, and drains mental energy. This is why clearing digital clutter is equally vital to create both a clearer mind and device. It’s also not something that needs to cost a fortune or take too much of your precious time. To that end, here’s a right-to-the-point…
Archaeologists in Mexico Discover Long-Lost City Inhabited by Maya Rebels Who Resisted the Spanish Conquest Smithsonian (Chuck L) Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds Guardian (resilc) Scientists may have found the tiny DNA switch that made us human ScienceDaily (Kevin W). Lordie. They can’t bring themselves to say “mutation” in…
Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s claim of authority over the city’s police department. Experts say the legal fight raises constitutional questions and potential public safety dangers. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Local officials from Washington, D.C. have blocked, for now, President Trump’s bid to try to take full control of the city’s…