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China Expands Maritime Presence Near Taiwan As Ship Sightings Surge
Taiwan detected 118 mainland Chinese coast guard, survey and other official vessels during the first 24 days of August.
Watch: Powered By Wind, Caribbean Cargo Heads To Amsterdam
The double-masted sailboat uses only wind energy to sail.
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"
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
Trump Raises Threat Of 50% Tariffs On Canadian Autos
He accused Canada of taking advantage of the United States and said its tariff policies have harmed American farmers.
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
California Attorney General Halts Paramount-WBD Merger Talks
The meeting was intended to explore a possible settlement in California’s lawsuit seeking to stop the merger
What Is Trump’s New Financial Offensive Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new campaign would target Iran’s economic lifelines and countries or entities helping Tehran move petroleum and finances.
Rx Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls a wartime vote a tsunami. It may be the medicine the country needs.