As Mark Thornton has detailed in his brilliant book, The Skyscraper Curse, Austrian School economists’ unique theory of the business cycle has given them a distinct advantage in foreseeing oncoming economic crises: from Ludwig von Mises’s 1920s predictions of looming bank failures, to Thornton’s own 2004 warnings of the housing bubble and…

A military inquiry has faulted the United States for the destruction and massacre of a girls’ school in Iran during the initial bombings in Minab. Previously, Donald Trump tried to blame the school’s destruction on Iran, claiming Tehran hit the school with a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile. Trump Said Iran Bombed…

Key Takeaways Fear alone can’t justify deadly force in self-defense; belief in imminent danger must be reasonable. Lesson 5 of the 36 Lessons for Armed Defenders emphasizes the importance of reasonable belief in self-defense claims. Real-life cases illustrate how complicated self-defense situations can become when analyzed later by courts. Jurors…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned the authorities in California that Iran has planned drone raids. These will be launched from an unidentified vessel off the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by United States media outlets. Launching a War on Iran Was No Act of Courage…

Again, AI offered a warning to me about column length: “The piece has at least five columns’ worth of ideas trying to ride in one wagon.”  Yes, perhaps so. But that’s the Muse for you.No, we are not going to share the 40-page ChartPack posted for Peoplenomics.com subscribers.  But we will…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Hegseth Warns “Most Intense Day” Of Operation Epic Fury Imminent As IEA Plans “Largest-Ever” SPR Dump The most significant development in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was the start of IRGC naval mining operations, which were…

This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute.  After Trump ordered this major joint US-Israeli air campaign on Iran a week and a half ago, several politicians, political commentators, and public figures heaped praise on the president for the “remarkable courage” he showed to finally take on the…

Key Takeaways Virginia Senate Bill 749 bans the purchase, sale, and transfer of certain firearms defined as ‘assault firearms.’ The law imposes penalties including Class 1 misdemeanors for violations involving assault firearms and “large capacity magazines.” It includes exceptions for government agencies, law enforcement, and individuals who owned affected firearms…

Artificial intelligence may be able to cure diseases once thought to be incurable. AI is said to be unlocking new treatments and inventing new drugs against Parkinson’s disease, antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and many other rare diseases. The Real Threat Is Artificial Credit, Not Artificial Intelligence This is technological progress that many…

Key Takeaways Many beginner shooters struggle to translate dry fire practice to live fire results due to various issues. Using a shot timer helps record performance speed and improves skill assessment during training. Scaled targets simulate real distances in small training spaces, enhancing depth perception and accuracy. Shooters have several…

The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned that American facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country could be targets of a potential terrorist attack, the mission reported on Monday.  The warning allegedly covers the consulate, the embassy, and all affected schools in the country. The notice called on American…

Key Takeaways Georgia Senate passed SB572 to strengthen legal protections for self-defense use of force. The bill introduces a presumption that defensive force is reasonable under specific legal conditions. SB572 maintains existing limits on self-defense claims and expands protections against civil lawsuits. The legislation allows evidence of abuse in self-defense…