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In the main office building of the American Institute for Economic Research, three heroes of liberty look down upon our work.  John Locke, FA Hayek, and Frédéric Bastiat continue to inspire the classical liberal tradition they helped build. Amidst the trade wars and troubled economic understanding, it is tempting for economists to seek the counsel of despair.  Indeed, the fallacies in popular economic reasoning are not the stuff of minute mathematical modeling, profound methodological disagreement, or advanced debate on controversial models.  Rather, the sophistry on trade and tariffs is the stuff of the first or second week of economics 101. …

India’s stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana delivered a historic performance against England, smashing her maiden T20I century—a blistering 112 off 62 balls—to lead her team to a commanding 97-run victory in the series opener at Trent Bridge. But it was not just the record-breaking knock that caught attention; Mandhana’s celebration after reaching the milestone was equally memorable, as she pointed emphatically towards the dressing room. The reason, as Mandhana explained, was rooted in a playful yet motivating challenge from teammate Radha Yadav.Radha Yadav’s challenge for Smriti MandhanaMandhana recounted in the post-match press conference that just three days prior, Radha Yadav had…

Chelsea continues to march on in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tournament following a win over Benfica in the last 16. That victory gave the Blues a ticket to the quarter-finals, in which they will battle Palmeiras. Chelsea Beat Benfica to Advance in the FIFA Club World Cup The Blues’ Club World Cup adventure is still going strong as they advance into the quarter-finals stage following a thrilling last 16 victory. Enzo Maresca’s side put on a solid display but had to battle until extra time after drawing 1-1 during normal time. Chelsea got in front through Reece James’s…

The Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard are talking a four-year deal Zach Laing of Oilers Nation: Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thougths: The Podcast, he said that the Edmonton Oilers are working on a four-year contract. “There seems to be a lot of confidence over the weekend they’re going to get this sorted out. I wonder if it’s going to be around four times $9.5-million — that’s just numbers that were being thrown around here. We’ll see, but there seems to be a lot of confidence it’s going to get worked out.” Only a four-year deal keeps the cap hit…

Suzanne BearneBusiness reporterDr Bronner’sUS soap firm Dr Bronner’s has walked away from the global B Corp accreditation schemeEarlier this year natural soap company Dr Bronner’s decided that enough was enough.It announced that it was quitting B Corp, the global certification scheme that honours companies for having high standards when it comes to their social and environmental performance.Dr Bronner’s, a California-based, family-run business with 323 employees, had been a member for 10 years.But it said that the accreditation wasn’t strict enough, and it accused the international organisation that runs it, B Corp, of being too quick to allow some of the…

Today, Coinbase Derivatives has announced the launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on July 21. These new futures contracts are designed to offer US traders a domestic, regulated alternative to the popular perpetual futures widely used on offshore platforms. US Perpetual-Style Futures.Coming July 21.→ No quarterly expiration dates→ Spot price tracking→ Embedded leverage→ 24/7 availabilityAll on a CFTC-regulated US exchange. pic.twitter.com/NKwqyWW4n2— Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase) June 26, 2025 “We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, designed to mirror the functionality of global perpetual futures while adhering to US regulatory standards. Internationally, perpetual futures…

With the cinema evolving frame by frame, filmmakers are now taking the risk of bringing the dark shades on the big screen unapologetically. One of the most recent and strong examples of the same is ‘Animal.’ Though the movie was released in December 2023, the conversation around it continues. The toxic masculinity of the male protagonist played by Ranbir Kapoor sparked a debate. While several lauded Ranbir for his acting chops, several others criticised him for bringing such a messed-up character to the big screen. Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and the female protagonist Rashmika Mandanna also faced the heat. Speaking…

By John Morris, updated June 29, 2025 The simulation of a filled-to-capacity stadium echoes through your headpiece, announcing the commencement of the match. Your eyes lock onto a digitally recreated cricket pitch as perspiration begins to bead on your forehead. The metaverse is not only gaining traction within the gaming industry; it is also reinventing the way athletes train and compete. The thought of facing Jasprit Bumrah’s wicked yorker or dealing with a cover drive against Pat Cummins while lounging in the comfort of your couch is unfathomable. However, VR technology is dietary, turning these fantastic concepts into reality through…

KL Rahul of India scored a ton in the third innings vs England (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called for KL Rahul to demonstrate more consistency in Test cricket, particularly as he steps into a senior role following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has strengthened his position in India’s batting lineup by becoming only the second wicketkeeper in cricket history to score twin centuries in a Test match, following Andy Flower’s feat.Being one of the most experienced players in India’s relatively young batting order, Rahul is now expected…

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday visited schools in Surat and said that an advanced education system featuring AI, smart boards, and robotics, on the lines of Gujarat, will soon be implemented in the capital’s schools. New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday visited schools in Surat and said that an advanced education system featuring AI, smart boards, and robotics, on the lines of Gujarat, will soon be implemented in the capital’s schools. Speaking to the media in Gujarat, Sood expressed confidence that this initiative would not only raise the quality of…