Only Political Engineering Can Restore Russian Language Rights In Ukraine Like Lavrov Wants Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Only the US is capable of pulling this off since Russia lacks influence over Ukraine’s political processes… Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged in early June on Russian Language Day that “Russia will not leave Russians and Russian-speaking…
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The dawn of the posthuman age
Art by Emi Kusano “Can you picture what we’ll be/ So limitless and free/ Desperately in need of some stranger’s hand” — The Doors In the 1990s and 2000s, a lot of science fiction focused on what Vernor Vinge called “the Singularity” — an acceleration of technological progress so dramatic that it would leave human…
UK To Buy US F-35s As Starmer Signals NATO Commitment
UK To Buy US F-35s As Starmer Signals NATO Commitment The UK will purchase at least 12 U.S.-made F-35A stealth fighter jets, restoring the Royal Air Force’s nuclear strike capability for the first time since 1998, according to Bloomberg. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the move ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, in…
VDH: In the End, Everyone Hated The Iranian Theocracy
VDH: In the End, Everyone Hated The Iranian Theocracy Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via AmericanGreatness.com, It is hard even to digest the incredible train of events of the last few days in the Middle East. Iran had been reduced to an anemic, performance-art missile attack on our base in Qatar—the last Parthian shot from a…
Chinese Influence In Climate Change Lawsuits Threatens To Derail U.S. Energy Industry
Chinese Influence In Climate Change Lawsuits Threatens To Derail U.S. Energy Industry A new op-ed from oil services CEO Dan Eberhart in Forbes makes the case that climate change litigation is a growing threat to U.S. energy – and that the U.S. could fall behind China as a result. He notes that Senator Ted Cruz…
Cancer Patients Recover By Taking Repurposed Anti-Parasitic Drugs
Cancer Patients Recover By Taking Repurposed Anti-Parasitic Drugs Authored by Huey Freeman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Joe Tippens never planned to discover a potential remedy that he credits with saving his life and thrust him into the spotlight among notable cancer survivors. The 67-year-old businessman told The Epoch Times he just wanted to…
Confusion As Trump Says Deal With China “Signed” Yet Both Sides Violate Terms Of Ceasefire
Confusion As Trump Says Deal With China “Signed” Yet Both Sides Violate Terms Of Ceasefire There was a burst of confusion late in the day when Donald Trump said that the US and China had signed a trade deal two weeks after saying they had reached an understanding in London about how to implement a…
Offshoot Of Syria’s Ruling HTS Claims Credit For Damascus Church Bombing
Offshoot Of Syria’s Ruling HTS Claims Credit For Damascus Church Bombing Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com, On Sunday, a massive suicide bomb attack tore through the important Greek Orthodox church Mar Elias in Damascus, killing 27 and wounding dozens more. The huge attack just added to the spate of sectarian violence across Syria, which undercuts the…
Drag Queen Weather Hour On NBC’s News Center Maine Ends With 404 Error
Drag Queen Weather Hour On NBC’s News Center Maine Ends With 404 Error Months before President Trump officially began his second term, the cultural tide shifted. The era of toxic wokeism and DEI propaganda—pushed by rogue, taxpayer-funded NGOs, bloated government bureaucracies lined with leftist activists, and globalist corporations—was collapsing under its own weight. Yet, in a glaring…
Why Processed Foods May Be Secretly Raising Your Blood Pressure
Why Processed Foods May Be Secretly Raising Your Blood Pressure Authored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Common phosphate additives that keep your packaged foods fresh and flavorful may be driving up your blood pressure, a recent study has found. Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock The study, conducted in laboratory rats over 12 weeks, revealed…
PEOPLE ARE GOING CRAZY DUE TO HIGH COSTS AND FINANCIAL STRESS
In this economic/financial news report we discuss more and more people are losing hope in making ends meet due to high costs and never ending job stress and increase work loads. This channel contains news and analysis that often includes ‘one mans opinion’. The information conveyed should never be taken as investment advice. Everyone should…
“Train Wreck”: Extreme Measures Being Taken To Battle Biden’s ‘Green’ Energy Grid Crisis
“Train Wreck”: Extreme Measures Being Taken To Battle Biden’s ‘Green’ Energy Grid Crisis Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns that the U.S. power grid is nearing its capacity limit, as his department urgently works to avert a potential crisis. This week, the Energy Department issued an emergency order to counter a Southeast heatwave threatening grid stability…
How To Minimize Your Estate Taxes
How To Minimize Your Estate Taxes Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The estate tax is a tax on your right to transfer property at the end of your life. It encompasses an accounting of everything you own or have an interest in on the date of your death. If you…
Taxing the Investment Income of Foundations Is Consistent with Good Tax Principles, but Fixes to OBBB Plan Are in Order
The philanthropy community is up in arms that the House’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) would increase taxes on the net investment income of private foundations by as much as $1.6 billion per year, or $15.8 billion over the next decade, according to Congress’s Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT). Groups such as the Philanthropy Roundtable claim the change…
‘War Industry’ Silenced Democrat Opposition On Iran Strikes: Sen. Murphy
‘War Industry’ Silenced Democrat Opposition On Iran Strikes: Sen. Murphy A leading Democratic senator has offered a frank and rare explanation for why many in his party are disconnected from everyday Democratic voters when it comes to foreign policy, which for a brief spell during the Bush years was dubbed ‘anti-war’—a platform which pretty much…
Cochrane on monetary policy
People occasionally ask me how my views on economics differ from those of John Cochrane. In a recent Cochrane post on Fed independence, I found a paragraph that nicely illustrates how our views differ: Congress also gave the Fed limited tools. The Fed can only buy and sell securities and set interest rates. The Fed…
The Legitimacy Of South Korea’s Election Called Into Question
The Legitimacy Of South Korea’s Election Called Into Question Authored by Mina Kim via AmericanGreatness.com, South Korea held its presidential election on June 3. The leader of the left-wing Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was declared the winner with 49.42% of the vote over the right-wing People’s Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo. There are valid reasons…
More Fetal Losses Than Expected After Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination In Israel: Study
More Fetal Losses Than Expected After Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination In Israel: Study Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A higher-than-expected number of miscarriages and other forms of fetal loss were associated with COVID-19 vaccinations in Israel, a new study has revealed. A medic prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
Trump Team Launches SuperPAC Focused Solely On Ousting Massie
Trump Team Launches SuperPAC Focused Solely On Ousting Massie Rapidly making good on President Trump’s promise to back a 2026 Republican primary challenger to libertarian-minded Rep. Thomas Massie, the Trump team has already launched a super PAC dedicated entirely to removing Massie from office next year. It promises to make for the strongest challenge Massie’s…
8%+ Yields From Brazil’s Iron Giant
This post 8%+ Yields From Brazil’s Iron Giant appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Roughly 3,000 years ago, some tinkering pyromaniac discovered he could make wrought iron using a crude furnace. Thanks to this unknown genius, civilization would never be the same. The Iron Age lasted from 1200 BC to 550 BC. Agriculture, toolmaking, and warfare…
Big Data Centers Are Booming, But Secret Deals Draw Local Opposition
Big Data Centers Are Booming, But Secret Deals Draw Local Opposition Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), From Georgia to Oregon, New England to New Mexico, data center projects are drawing opposition in local government hearings by residents concerned about the voracious demand for electricity, water consumption, and noise. Critics also…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Could Soon Become A World Traveler (Again)
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Could Soon Become A World Traveler (Again) Federal prosecutors informed a judge earlier today that they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia—an illegal alien and suspected human trafficker—again, following his imminent release from a Tennessee jail, this time to a country other than El Salvador. In response, his attorneys urgently petitioned a federal…
The 100+ Weapons The US Navy SEALs Use On Missions
Key Points The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite Special Forces units in the world Their choice in weapons reflects their expertise in the field as well as their versatility SEALs use anything from sniper rifles, side arms, shotguns, and everything in between Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool…
Highlights of Don Boudreaux Talk: Championing Free Trade in an Age of Economic Nationalism
George Mason University economics professor Don Boudreaux gave an excellent Zoom talk last week to a group I’m part of: the Stanford Classical Liberals. One of the things I most enjoy about Don’s talks is his nailing each point with loads of relevant data. The other thing, which is rare nowadays, is the perspective…
Hollowed Out
Hollowed Out Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, The status quo has pushed everything to an extreme of hollowed-out instability to maintain a superficial appearance of normalcy and stability. But it’s all fake. The phrase that best describes the present era is hollowed out. By hollowed out I mean the exterior facade still looks pretty much the…
New Texas Law Prevents Land Sales To CCP Members
New Texas Law Prevents Land Sales To CCP Members Authored by Dorothy Li via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Texas will ban individuals and companies with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing land in the state under a law set to take effect on Sept. 1. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks with…
Trump Demands Cancelation Of ‘Hero’ Netanyahu’s Graft Trial: ‘US Saved Israel, Now It’s Going To Save Bibi’
Trump Demands Cancelation Of ‘Hero’ Netanyahu’s Graft Trial: ‘US Saved Israel, Now It’s Going To Save Bibi’ Despite earlier reporting during Trump’s opening months in office to the contrary, the US President and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now seem closer than ever. They are partners in war, and now apparently partners in looking out…
The Next Energy Revolution Is Coming. Is The DOE Ready?
The Next Energy Revolution Is Coming. Is The DOE Ready? Authored by Drew Bond via RealClearEnergy, The last energy revolution that changed the world — natural gas fracking — happened in part thanks to the Department of Energy (DOE). Early R&D funding, support for horizontal drilling, and key public-private partnerships helped fracking get off the…
2 BlackRock ETFs For Passive Income In Retirement
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. For those of you in the midst of retirement planning, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a way to generate dividend income without having to worry about individual stocks. Many well-known investors, including Warren Buffett, advise…
Jim Cramer’s Safest Stock For Retirees
Jim Cramer has a mixed record when it comes to choosing stocks. Therefore, he also has a mixed reputation in the investing space. But that doesn’t diminish his influence as an average of 380,000 viewers tune in to listen to his advice nightly on CNBC’s Mad Money. The sheer amount of stocks being discussed on…
The ‘Sleep-Well-At-Night’ Portfolio: Monthly Income With Near-Zero Drama
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. With the NASDAQ 100 at a new all-time high and the S&P 500 challenging its record high, it’s getting easier for investors to sleep at night. That said, for those who were kept up…
2 High-Yield Invesco ETFs That Pay Great Dividends
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. If you’re already retired or just thinking about it, one of the last things you want to worry about is income. After all, this is the time when should get to relax with no…
DOGE’d? IRS Sheds 26% Of Staff As Federal Workforce Pared Down
DOGE’d? IRS Sheds 26% Of Staff As Federal Workforce Pared Down Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times, A new report from the head of the IRS’s Taxpayer Advocate Service shows that the agency has lost more than one-quarter of its workforce since President Donald Trump assumed office. The overhaul is consistent with the…
QYLD vs. JEPI: The Battle Between Monster Covered Call Yields
Some dividend investors value high yields above high returns. These investors often look for funds and stocks that have less volatility and high cash flow. While you can opt for dividend growth funds if you want a mix of growth opportunities and a respectable yield, investors can go all-in with yields if they invest in…
Indian Politician Calls For Bitcoin Reserve Pilot As US Embraces Crypto
Indian Politician Calls For Bitcoin Reserve Pilot As US Embraces Crypto Authored by Ezra Reguerra via CoinTelegraph.com, The national spokesperson for India’s ruling party called on the country to consider launching a Bitcoin reserve pilot, saying that it would be a strategic step toward economic resilience. In an article for India Today, Bharatiya Janata Party…
US Reportedly Mulls Easing Iran Sanctions, Assisting Non-Enrichment Nuclear Program
US Reportedly Mulls Easing Iran Sanctions, Assisting Non-Enrichment Nuclear Program Update(1340ET): In an entirely bizarre and unexpected pivot, and following yesterday’s Trump statements suggesting that a new Iran nuclear deal might not even be necessary (given the narrative that its enriched uranium and nuclear capability has been fullly destroyed), the White House is already in discussions…
Meta’s CEO Is Making a Super-Massive Bet on Superintelligence
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the type of leader to back down whenever there’s a generational opportunity to seize. Undoubtedly, the AI revolution is in full swing, and Meta hasn’t pulled any punches, with tens of billions of dollars committed to advancing the technology this year alone (the firm could spend upwards of…
Stellar 7Y Auction Stops Through After Jump In Foreign Demand
Stellar 7Y Auction Stops Through After Jump In Foreign Demand After two mixed coupon auctions this week (a solid 2Y, a subpar 5Y) moments ago the Treasury concluded the week’s final coupon auction when it sold $44 billion in 7Y paper in a well-received sale. The auction stopped at a high yield of 4.022%, down…
U.S. Agencies Wasted $135B in 2024 and Just 16.5% Was Recovered
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been a lightning rod for controversy in the second Trump administration. DOGE was established by executive order in January 2025 with the stated purpose of increasing transparency and accountability, modernizing technology, and cutting wasteful spending within the federal government — initiatives all ultimately aimed at saving taxpayer…
The US Navy SEALs Use Over 100 Weapons, Some Date Back to 1911.
Key Points The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite Special Forces units in the world Their choice in weapons reflects their expertise in the field as well as their versatility SEALs use anything from sniper rifles, side arms, shotguns, and everything in between Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool…
Trump Admin Will Encourage All Americans To Use Wearables, Says RFK Jr.
Trump Admin Will Encourage All Americans To Use Wearables, Says RFK Jr. Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will soon start a massive advertising blitz to encourage uptake of wearables such as fitness trackers among Americans, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said…
Schwab’s SCHD vs. Vanguard’s VYM: Which Dividend ETF Wins in 2025?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Gone are the days when investors had to individually research stocks and keep them on the watchlist before investing their money in them. With current market uncertainty, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make investing cost-effective and…
Treasury Sanctions 3 Mexican Financial Institutions For Aiding Cartels In Fentanyl Trade; Sheinbaum Denies
Treasury Sanctions 3 Mexican Financial Institutions For Aiding Cartels In Fentanyl Trade; Sheinbaum Denies Update (1100ET): Mexican President Sheinbaum has commented on the sanctions, denying any fraud and claiming the Mexican banking system is ‘sound’: *SHEINBAUM: NO EVIDENCE OF MONEY LAUNDERING IN MEXICAN BANKS *SHEINBAUM SAYS MEXICO ONLY FOUND ADMINISTRATIVE FLAWS IN BANKS *SHEINBAUM: MEXICO…
The 5 Best ETFs to Cash in on Soaring Gold Prices
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Safe-haven investors are still jumping into gold despite the precious metal’s recent pullback. But macro conditions remain primed for gold to continue its incredible run. For one, the U.S. dollar is still showing signs of…
Kelo at 20 Years: How to Regulate the Regulators?
This month marks 20 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. City of New London. This 5-4 ruling upheld the Court’s rational basis deference to legislatures in determining whether economic development (jobs, tax revenue, etc.) satisfies “public use”, even when the government conveys the seized property to other private parties. Although Kelo…
This Gaming Stock Soared 180% in 1 Year. A Veteran Analyst Predicts More Gains
What an incredible past year it’s been for shares of video-game firm Roblox (NASDAQ:RBLX), which are now up close to 180%. Indeed, the big comeback rally may not be ready to conclude as the firm looks to ramp up its ambitions by going after an even larger slice of the video game market. With daily…
Toxic Fallout: NC Lawmakers Face Fire Over Monsanto ‘Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free’ Provision
Toxic Fallout: NC Lawmakers Face Fire Over Monsanto ‘Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free’ Provision In a move that has ignited fierce backlash, North Carolina lawmakers attempted a “gut and stuff.” By inserting a last-minute “de facto immunity provision” into an unrelated House bill, agrochemical giants like Monsanto-Bayer will be given a free pass from accountability for its products linked…
This Once Dominant Dividend Stock May Be About to Come Back to Life in July
For income investors seeking a timely value stock to buy on the dip, former dividend darling Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) may fit the bill as one of the top names to watch in the month of July. Undoubtedly, the stock has been under harsh pressure since peaking in the back half of 2022, now down more…
Summer 2025 Preview: Keep These 3 Stocks on Your Radar
As we near the end of Q2, investors looking to turn the page to the second half of the year have plenty to consider. From elevated geopolitical unrest and monetary and fiscal policy shifts to ongoing uncertainty around trade policy, there’s plenty for investors to chew on right now. But with nearly half the year…
2 Schwab ETFs for Steady Retirement Income
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. As the tail end of the Baby Boomer generation reaches the qualifying full retirement age, a considerable number of those entering or already enjoying retirement need to find a balance in their time management….
Why Are People Investing in Dividend Funds When They May Offer Lower Returns?
There is no question that in the world of investing, dividends can be both an unsung hero and an overlooked part of your portfolio. Essentially, dividends are a distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, and some people view them as a source of passive income or a way to better diversify their overall…
