International Man: Davos 2026 just wrapped, and in Trump’s speech, he highlighted U.S. housing affordability. He framed it as a tradeoff with protecting existing homeowners’ wealth, warning that making homes “cheap” can crush values for people who already own them. How do you evaluate it economically and politically—and what does it […]
Behind winter’s breathtaking scenery lies many dangers. From sudden blizzards to treacherous ice, the season demands preparation, adaptability and knowledge. Whether you’re trekking through remote backcountry, stranded in an unexpected storm or simply exploring snowy trails, mastering winter survival skills can mean the difference between life and death. This guide explores critical techniques–from shelter-building […]
Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States, despite his known links to Jeffrey Epstein, is the “biggest political scandal of the century”. According to Nigel Farage, anyway. Sky News at least has the sense to phrase it as a question… Could Peter Mandelson be the biggest […]
There is a great geopolitical standoff taking place right now in the Persian Gulf—with President Trump assembling his “great Armada” against the Islamic Republic of Iran, with US partner Israel lurking behind Trump ready to attack as well. The US appears to have backed down from their hawkish and aggressive […]
In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, Russia has declared that any deployment of Western military forces to Ukraine—even under a future ceasefire agreement—would make those troops “legitimate combat targets” for the Russian armed forces. The stark warning, issued by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on January 8, directly responds […]
The original vision for Bitcoin was simple: peer-to-peer digital cash, free from banks and government. However, the document argues that this vision was deliberately “hijacked,” as Bitcoin is now pushed as “digital gold,” a scarce asset for Wall Street, with slow and expensive transactions for everyday use. This shift began […]
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) has made moves to establish a war bank, as tensions with Russia rise. The Bank of Defense, Security, and Sustainability (DSRB) would allow NATO members to pool funds. In doing so, NATO would be circumventing domestic fiscal constraints and voter opposition by classifying contributions as […]
Do you remember the endless barrage of layoffs and store closings that we experienced during the Great Recession? Well, it is starting to happen again. All over the country, large employers are bringing down the axe really hard. For those that have been laid off, the outlook is not promising […]
Only at Davos will one see the disgusting combination of an active genocide and real estate development merged into one. With the bodies and rubble still piled up in Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace has already started the process of planning how to turn the region into the new Eastern […]
In a recent interview, Donald Trump claimed he could “very easily solve” the United Nations’ financial problems by requiring member states to pay their dues, much as he pressured NATO allies to increase defense contributions during his first term. Trump would not be able to do this with funds, as that is not […]
