Rewarding Aloofness and Arrogance
The Charlemagne Prize in Aachen has always been a farce, reflecting above all the political class’s aloofness and distance from the people. It is therefore not surprising that this year’s prizewinner is EU Commission President

Australia
Threat level to remain at ‘probable’ after alleged antisemitic terror plot
Australia’s terror threat level will remain at “probable” despite the disturbing discovery of a caravan packed with explosives and an alleged antisemitic plot to attack several targets.
Muddying the waters on interest rates | The Spectator Australia
‘Muddying the waters’ is a common strategy in politics. It entails finding a key fact or piece of information that can scuttle an attack line or confuse an issue. This is probably the best framework…

International
China Tries to Weasel into Colombia After President’s Feud with Trump
China’s ambassador in Bogota seemingly seeks political benefit from the deportation fight between Presidents Trump and Petro.

President Higgins’s hatred for Israel is bringing shame on Ireland
To use a commemoration for murdered Jews to attack the Jewish State is utterly unforgivable.

Business, Finance & Investment
The Case For Open-Ended Venture Capital Funds Over Closed Ones
One adjustment I’m making to my net worth asset allocation is reducing exposure to closed-end venture capital funds while increasing allocation to open-ended venture capital funds. Closed-end venture capital funds follow a traditional model: you commit capital, fund capital calls, and rely on the general partners to make great investment choices. I invest up to

Equities outperform property as housing market slows
Equity market returns outperformed housing, according to recent CoreLogic data, as property growth slowed from 2023.

Culture
Lithium-Ion Batteries, Melted EVs Create New Hazards In SoCal Fire Zones
One of the largest hazardous-materials cleanups that local first responders have seen…

Do We Need A Final Crusade To Save The Western World? - Alt-Market.us
By Brandon Smith During the past week I’ve been watching the frenzy over Donald Trump’s cabinet confirmations, specifically because the…

Dismantling The Administrative State Is A Critical Task Requiring Great Effort
Everyone wants the voracious, feral regulatory state defanged, declawed, drugged into a stupor, and chained in a cage, if not killed outright. This essay will walk readers through the process, along with making some recommendations for short- and lon…

Crypto & Blockchain
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Mini Financial Crisis Will Force 30% BTC Correction, Predicts Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, expects a mini financial crisis to trigger a 30% Bitcoin price correction, before it recovers later to US$250,000.

Postscript
What to Know About DeepSeek, the Chinese AI Model
A Chinese AI model known as DeepSeek raises concerns over China’s ability to manufacture cutting edge artificial intelligence.
