The Telephone And The Brief Episode Of “Imperfect” Competition (1894–1906)
There is a common myth that “public utilities,” including the telephone, were so-called “natural monopolies"
TIPP Staff
Why Is Violent Crime Falling So Quickly Across America
Experts point to several possible factors, including reduced alcohol and drug use, an aging population, restored social routines after the pandemic and improved policing technology
Watch: Heavy Rains Cause Floods In Venezuela, Many Missing
Tropical Wave No 40 triggered torrential rains in central Venezuela on Saturday night.
Bitcoin Nears $80,000 As Crypto Rally Gains Momentum
The rally follows a more than 20% three-day surge, the strongest such advance since 2023
Nevada Declares Emergency As Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces 90,000 To Evacuate
Two medical facilities evacuated patients, and six people suffered injuries, though none were considered life-threatening.
Five Major Apache Crashes Raise Fresh Army Safety Concerns
The fiscal year 2026 major-crash rate is about 6.24 incidents per 100,000 flight hours
Fabianism’s Quiet Revolution
Founded in Britain in 1884, the Society rejected the gamble of violent revolution without abandoning radical long-term aims.
Why The French Revolution Was Not A Libertarian Revolution
The flawed interpretation of the revolution is kept alive for two reasons
Chinese Giant Alibaba Shares Slide As Heavy AI Spending Hits Profits
Alibaba will issue 710 million new shares to non-U.S. investors at HK$112.70 each
Obama Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Redirect Teen Pregnancy Funds Away From Planned Parenthood Affiliates
The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program funded about 50 organizations and included grants to affiliates of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, as well as local government entities.
TRANS DEFECTION: Black NH House Rep Accused Of Backing ‘Jim Crow’ Takes Stand Against Gender Ideology
While Wheeler is running unopposed in his Sept. 8 primary, he has attracted national attention due to his willingness to buck his own party on transgender issues.
Black Bear Dies In Hot Car After Becoming Trapped In Colorado
The bear apparently entered the car while searching for food and was unable to escape before succumbing to extreme summer heat.
The Federal Bureaucracy Helped Build DEI’s Infrastructure. A New Rule Seeks To Change That.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency, has required specific employers to file an annual report summarizing data on their employees’ race and sex.
Indiana Residents Enter Ninth Day Without Power After Severe Storms
NIPSCO said winds reaching 99 mph toppled trees onto power lines and poles, causing damage that requires major reconstruction rather than routine repairs.
US Army Moves To Phase Out Drone Battalion Created To Study Ukraine War
An Army official said the battalion will participate in an exercise through September before refocusing on its core mission as an airborne infantry unit.
Trump Sets Goal Of 1,000 US Space Launches Annually By 2030
The U.S. recorded 178 launches last year, including 170 by SpaceX, which deployed roughly 2,500 satellites.