China Panics, Urges Ceasefire To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz As Beijing Is Addicted To Cheap Iranian Crude

Rothbard’s views on nations by consent are once again in the limelight. Libertarians who ignore the nationality question and continue merrily defending free trade, free movement of workers, and open borders, oblivious to the concerns of increasing numbers of people, are unwise.

UK Prime Minister Burnham Rejects Calls For National Data-Center Moratorium Authored by Matthew Gooding via Data Centre Dynamics, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out a national moratorium on data centers. Speaking in the UK parliament on Wednesday, Burnham said the government's AI Growth Zone scheme would help ensure communities hosting new data centers would feel the economic benefits of developments. Responding to a question from Labour MP Ian Lavery, who said three "vast" AI data centers are currently under construction in his constituency, Blyth and Ashington in north-east England, Burnham said:...

A "Rubbish, Knee-Jerk Reaction": UK Treasury Pushes Food Price Caps As Inflation Re-Accelerates UK supermarkets are being urged by the government to limit food prices in return for easing regulations. As first reported by The Financial Times, the price caps are 'voluntary' and would apply to key groceries – such as eggs, bread, and milk - according to retail industry sources with knowledge of the plans. In return, the government has said it would offer “incentives” to the supermarkets, which the people said could include easing packaging policies and potentially delaying costly...