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The US federal government has a long history of intervening in voluntary human action, frequently tilting the scales to favor some over others. This is perhaps more apparent when vital resources, like water and marginally productive land, are involved. The US West, and in particular the southwestern US, provide great examples, some of which have been documented at mises.org over the years (see here and here). Politicians and interest groups go out of their way to prop up their sides and support their interests... Читать дальше...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned about the optimistic estimates for 2023, stating that it will likely be a much more difficult year than 2022.

[Reprinted with permission of the authors.]

The year 2023 is shaping up to be a challenging one for the Federal Reserve System. 

The Fed is on track to post its first annual operating loss since 1915. Per our estimates, the loss will be large, perhaps $100 billion or more, and this cash loss does not count the unrealized mark-to-market losses on the Fed’s massive securities portfolio. An operating loss of $100 billion would, if properly accounted for, leave the Fed with negative capital of $58 billion at year-end 2023. Читать дальше...

EDDIE HOWE he has held special talks with his Newcastle United players this week to try to ensure Michael Olise is unable to unleash another set-piece special when Crystal Palace take on the Magpies at Selhurst Park.

By Keegan Kelly Published: January 21st, 2023

For as long as he can remember, Saga Anderson has loved Star Wars. When he decided to pursue a career in tattooing, he decided he'd make the franchise his speciality. It worked.

In the Idaho murders, the real crime has become a “true crime”—an ominous form of interactive entertainment.

1. Jacinda Ardern’s resignation speaks volumes about New Zealand politics  Vox.com
2. New Zealand farmers sour on Ardern's party, complicating new prime minister's path  Reuters.com
3. Colbert to Jacinda Ardern: ‘We need you to come to America to run in 2024’  The Guardian
4. Jacinda Ardern proved a true leader knows when to step back. If only US politicians did the same  The Guardian
5. Jacinda Ardern, the public servant  Al Jazeera English
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1. Senate Democrats support full investigation into Biden document scandal: 'Irresponsible and disturbing'  Fox News
2. Peter Baker: Biden administration 'paying the price' for classified documents messaging strategy  MSNBC
3. What's in here, Joe? Beat-up box of 'Important Doc's' was out in open at Joe Biden's house, laptop reveals  New York Post
4. Opinion | Biden’s Classified Documents Scandal Is Really Bad for 2024  The New York Times
5. Biden's 'no regrets' remarks about... Читать дальше...

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulations to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping as his country celebrates the Spring Festival. The letter says: “On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan

Adam Bennett regularly heads to the same city fish bar

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We examine those who deserve to win it all, from players, coaches, executives and a fan base

DePaul women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow is the biggest person in the room without taking up too much space.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 15: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images

He knew early that Jones was going to be special.

Wikipedia, cold weather, and Starbucks food: All things addressed this week on Twitter.

There’s a fine line between the art of refining a recipe and the stupidity of stubbornly making multiple ill-fated, futile attempts.

It’s hard to believe that the mighty, stone-faced U.S. Army would ever adapt adorable cat babies as its representatives, but this is the internet in the year of our lord 2023. Anything is possible.

Deep in the Stone Age, when Neanderthals still lived alongside Homo sapiens, our ancestors might have been agog at a green light in the night sky. Now, that light—C/2022 E3 (ZTF) (more familiarly, the Green Comet)—is back.

1. How to See the 'Green Comet' Everyone's Talking About  Gizmodo
2. How to Watch the Green Comet During the New Moon  The New York Times
3. See the green comet in pictures so you know what to look for  Business Insider
4. Rare Green Comet Comes to SoCal Skies | SoCal Wanderer | KCET  KCET
5. View Full Coverage on Google News

Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, mingles with reporters and guests during the 2023 Cubs convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

Courtney Vandersloot and Candace Parker are two of the Sky’s five unrestricted free agents.

DEAR ABBY: In response to “Ageless Lady in Washington” (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, “I’ll excuse you for asking, if you’ll excuse me for not ANSWERING.” — JANE M. IN FLORIDA

As Lunar New Year approaches, some Vietnamese Canadians — who will celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Cat — feel their calendar should be more widely recognized.

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