US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion For First Time
The debt has roughly doubled from about $19.95 trillion in 2017, with both the Trump and Biden administrations overseeing significant increases.
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A Not So Brightline: California’s Other Bullet Train Boondoggle
Twenty-eight months later, Brightline West looks more and more like yet another SoCal-to-Sin City dead end.
The Pretexts And Motives Behind Government Regulation
Whatever the reason, Murray Rothbard points out that policies enacted as consumer protections instead protect incumbents by determining who may enter a market and how firms may operate.
Reminding Corporations What They Are For
Consider Dell Technologies, which, in January 2026, found itself the subject of a proposal seeking transparency about its diversity, equity, and inclusion apparatus. Dialogue ensued
Olive Oil Giant Deoleo Draws $545 Million Takeover Offer
Dcoop has offered about 470 million euros, or $545 million, for Deoleo, whose brands include Bertolli and Carbonell
The Liberalization Of Holidays And The Ownership Of Time
Ownership is not limited to external objects; rather, it begins with self-ownership. Human beings own their bodies, abilities, and labor.
Bill Rasmussen, Visionary Behind ESPN, Dies At 93
ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, beginning with the debut of “SportsCenter” and a slow-pitch softball game.
Why Is Google Buying Spirit Airlines’ Data For $10 Million
Spirit stopped operating in May and has been selling its remaining assets through bankruptcy proceedings.
Disney Seeks Court Order To Halt FCC Action Against ABC
The lawsuit argues that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s actions violate Disney’s First Amendment rights.
Anthropic Annualized Revenue Jumps From $9 Billion To $65 Billion
Bloomberg reported that Anthropic’s projected annual revenue crossed $65 billion at the end of July, up sharply from $47 billion in May and $9 billion at the end of 2025
How Did Ferrari’s Luce Become The Most Expensive New Car At Auction
The Ferrari Luce “Chassis 0” fetched 36 times its original $1.1 million estimate
OpenAI President Dismisses Concerns Over Leadership Exodus
Brockman said executive turnover is “not actually that atypical” and argued that departures receive greater scrutiny because OpenAI operates under intense public attention.
California Lawsuit Could Force Major Changes At Meta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading the case, which alleges violations of consumer protection laws and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
Americans Could Pay More For Strawberries As US Probes Mexican Imports
The Commerce Department is examining a trade complaint filed by Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, a coalition of Florida producers
Why Is Washington Demanding EU Deliver On Trade Commitments
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder urged Brussels to honor commitments made during trade negotiations with President Donald Trump in 2025.
AI Investment Boom Comes With Rising Borrowing And Leverage
Technology companies are increasingly using bonds, joint ventures, leases and other arrangements to finance data centers and equipment.