Despite President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs triggering steep declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, Bitcoin remained stable, even briefly hitting 79,000, while gold’s safe-haven appeal lagged. The 10% baseline U.S. import tariff (with higher rates for China and the EU) spurred fears of stagflation, causing equities to plummet—yet Bitcoin showed weak correlation with traditional…

Shopify’s CEO Tobi Lütke mandates that employees must justify why a role can’t be automated before hiring, signaling AI adoption as essential for productivity and efficiency. AI proficiency will now factor into performance reviews. Companies like Shopify, Google and Meta are cutting jobs while heavily investing in AI tools (e.g., Shopify Magic, GitHub Copilot) to…

I never set out to be an advocate. I wasn’t a doctor, scientist, or policy expert. I was just a regular person who, like so many, blindly trusted that our healthcare system was designed to protect us (Article by Kim Witczak republished from AcceptableCollateralDamage.Substack.com) But life has a way of pulling us into the arena when…

Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther: The blueprint behind Trump’s controversial crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism The Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther outlines a plan to combat pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. campuses, labeling it as "antisemitic and anti-American." The Trump administration has adopted its recommendations, sparking legal and ethical concerns. The administration has revoked visas (e.g., students at Tufts…

Murray N. Rothbard’s “Power and Market” explores the fundamental principles of free markets In "Power and Market," Murray N. Rothbard argues that state interference in the economy is inherently harmful, distorting markets, violating property rights and undermining voluntary exchange – the foundation of a free society. He asserts that individuals have an absolute right to…

Trump readies for high-stakes direct nuclear talks with Iran: “Great danger” looms if negotiations fail President Trump warns Iran of severe consequences if it continues its nuclear ambitions ahead of high-level talks. Direct talks between the U.S. and Iran will begin this weekend, the first since Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal. Trump emphasizes…