Day: August 6, 2024

With Tim Walz, Kamala Harris Repeats History

In 1988, Michael Dukakis tried to save his presidential campaign by picking Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. It failed—and Tim Walz will fail for Kamala Harris as well.

Dear Trump: Keep Government Out of Bitcoin

Two prominent American politicians want to get the government deeply involved in bitcoin. That does not bode well, either for bitcoin or for the government.

Ten Years Since the Genocide

The caliphate was destroyed, but persecution of Christians has continued unabated across the Middle East, Africa, and even in Europe.

With Tim Walz, Kamala Harris Repeats History

With Tim Walz, Kamala Harris Repeats History

In 1988, Michael Dukakis tried to save his presidential campaign by picking Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. It failed—and Tim Walz will fail for Kamala Harris as well.

August 6, 2024
“Operation Scatter”: UK Labour Government to Disperse More Migrants Across the Country

“Operation Scatter”: UK Labour Government to Disperse More Migrants Across the Country

Reform says new plans show “Labour don’t care about British working class.”

August 6, 2024
Spain: Crunch Week As Catalonia Tries To Form New Government

Spain: Crunch Week As Catalonia Tries To Form New Government

Fugitive ex-president Carles Puigdemont, facing arrest threat, vows to return to parliament.

August 6, 2024
Zelensky Says Peace Is Possible by the End of the Year

Zelensky Says Peace Is Possible by the End of the Year

The Ukrainian president wants Russia to be present at the upcoming summit in November.

August 6, 2024
How Did the Spanish PM’s Brother Become a Millionaire?

How Did the Spanish PM’s Brother Become a Millionaire?

Tax agency can’t explain how David Sánchez has €1.7 million in assets.

August 6, 2024
Dear Trump: Keep Government Out of Bitcoin

Dear Trump: Keep Government Out of Bitcoin

Two prominent American politicians want to get the government deeply involved in bitcoin. That does not bode well, either for bitcoin or for the government.

August 6, 2024
U.S. Judge Rules Google Is Monopoly in Key Antitrust Case

U.S. Judge Rules Google Is Monopoly in Key Antitrust Case

Google achieved and perpetuated its dominance—and strangled rivals—through default deals.

August 6, 2024
EU Makes TikTok Remove “Addictive” Feature in Member States

EU Makes TikTok Remove “Addictive” Feature in Member States

The Chinese app’s ‘reward program’ incentivizing screen time will never be rolled out in Europe.

August 6, 2024
Austrian Climate Extremists Shut Down Protests in Despair: “Society has failed”

Austrian Climate Extremists Shut Down Protests in Despair: “Society has failed”

The group is dismayed that ordinary citizens don’t appreciate their road blockades and airport disruptions.

August 6, 2024
Ten Years Since the Genocide

Ten Years Since the Genocide

The caliphate was destroyed, but persecution of Christians has continued unabated across the Middle East, Africa, and even in Europe.

August 6, 2024
Germany: Banned Right-Wing <em>Compact</em> Magazine Returns As <em>Näncy</em>

Germany: Banned Right-Wing Compact Magazine Returns As Näncy

“Read here what you are not allowed to read,” the new publishers wrote.

August 6, 2024
UK: Government Minister Fails To “Condemn Explicit Lawlessness by Favoured Group”

UK: Government Minister Fails To “Condemn Explicit Lawlessness by Favoured Group”

Critic says Labour is offering “excuses for violent assembly.”

August 6, 2024