Visualizing Iran's Vast Size & Why Any Ground Invasion Means Years-Long Quagmire

No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians In Europe, monarchs are far more popular than the politicians who govern. As Visual Capitalist details below, using data from Morning Consult, visualized by The European Correspondent, monarchs hold an approval advantage of nearly 30 points over national leaders. The gap appears in every country analyzed. The pattern reveals a clear divide: leaders making policy decisions often face public backlash, while ceremonial figures largely avoid it. Approval Ratings for Elected and Unelected Leaders Below, we break down approval ratings across eight European countries. From the UK...

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) released a report showing that it will take the US two to three years to replace the weapons used during the Iran war.  In the first six weeks of the US war against Iran, the Pentagon used significant portions of its advanced interceptors and standoff munitions. CSIS […]

California's Billionaire Tax May Cost More Than It Raises, Reports Find Authored by Thomas Savidge via The Daily Economy,California voters will decide on Proposition 40, a proposal for "a one-time 5-percent tax on the worldwide net worth of individuals exceeding $1 billion," this November.The measure's obligation reaches backward to January 1, 2026, so any billionaire who was a California resident this year could owe a tax on the value of covered assets on December 31, 2026. Californians are essentially being asked to approve a tax whose residency trigger has already...