Author: nick

The ballroom was full of journalists in formal wear. The burrata salad with spring peas had just been served. A magician was demonstrating a feat of mind-reading to the President and those seated with him at the head table. Gunshots rang out. It took a moment to register with the attendees, who only reacted when Secret Service agents sprang into action. A look of shock came over the face of the First Lady. The President looked over at her as if he wanted her to be the last thing he saw before eternity.Read Full Article ⟶ Source link

The Count of Monte Cristo visits Albert de Morcerf, Illustration, 12 June 1888. Source: Internet Archive. The British Marxist historian E. J. Hobsbawm called it The Age of Revolution. It began in 1789, ran until 1848, and witnessed revolutions in industry, politics and culture, especially in the novel and with the Herculean efforts of Balzac, Hugo and Dumas who is the most famous ever Black French author. But can an epic French novel published nearly two hundred years ago still be revolutionary, and can it offer kicks to viewers who binge on Netflix and other streaming services?  If the novel…

For the first time in over a decade, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) faces a 1-on-1 primary challenge. His challenger, Ed Gallrein, is as Kentucky as they come. Source link

I WANT FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS! Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best. Your support means more reporters, more investigations, and more coverage. Make a donation today! No thanks I WANT TO FUND FREE MINDS AND FREE MARKETS Every dollar I give helps to fund more journalists, more videos, and more amazing stories that celebrate liberty. Yes! I want to put my money where your mouth is! Not interested SUPPORT HONEST JOURNALISM So much of the media tries telling you what to think. Support journalism that helps you to think for yourself. I’ll…

One of the most hotly contested Democratic primaries of 2026 ended with a whimper rather than a bang Thursday, as Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended her Senate campaign, making outsider oyster farmer Graham Platner the overwhelming favorite for the party’s nomination. Read Full Article ⟶ Source link

The Strait of Hormuz is straight out of a storybook. Named for an ancient Persian god, the 24-mile-wide waterway flows between jagged cliffs, inlets that look like a desert version of Scandinavian fjords, and multicolored salt formations. Centuries-old Portuguese castles dot both sides of the straits, and traditional sailboats called dhows still ply the waters, carrying tourists and small wares. Hormuz, the only connection between the oil-rich Persian Gulf and the wider ocean, is also the artery of the modern industrial economy that is most vulnerable to war. On February 28, 2026, shortly after Israel and the United States attacked Iran,…

Photograph Source: U.S. House of Representatives – Public Domain The re-election of Donald Trump reignited a simmering feud between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party. While centrists have cautioned against alienating “moderate” voters, progressives have urged the party to rally around universal health care, raising wages, and other populist measures. If recent elections are any indication, moderate voters seem plenty receptive to progressive appeals. Newly minted Rep. Analilia Mejia recently won a special election for New Jersey’s 11th district in the House of Representatives. Mejia replaces moderate Democrat Mikie Sherill, who vacated her seat in the affluent,…

Friday, May 1st on RealClearPolitics – Joined by Fox News Contributor Mary Katharine Ham Source link

The Supreme Court has now invited racial gerrymandering, as merely political and thus beyond judicial challenge. Source link

There has been quite a growing number of highly concerning technologies in development, as reflected in an article I wrote, while highlighting ethical, moral and safety issues/concerns…  As a follow-up, here are 5 more highly concerning technologies currently in development, again having a number of serious issues/concerns. 1.Google’s DeepMind AlphaGenome Human “designer” DNA There’s been a lot of attention given to DNA. Deciphering how, at the molecular level, genomic DNA sequencing and resulting genetic expression occurs.  In other words, given that the smallest alterations to DNA can change an organism’s physical appearance, ability to regulate or control biological functions, or…