Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
In nine years as a police officer in Kansas City, Missouri, Blayne Newton fatally shot three people and injured others,…
Affordability was a theme of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Among other things, that…
In brief Bitcoin fell below the $63,000 mark overnight, over 50% from last October’s all-time high mark. Prediction markets now…
It’s been a chaotic few days for President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, but one thing remains very true: Tariffs are…
In brief Bitcoin briefly pushed higher alongside gains in Asian equities, reflecting broader risk-on positioning ahead of Nvidia’s quarterly earnings.…
On Friday, hours after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump had no tariff authority under the International Emergency…
In brief Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said Tuesday that the Bank of England’s proposed stablecoin caps would make the UK…
“The flow of deadly fentanyl across our border is down by a record 56 percent in one year,” President Donald Trump…
In brief South Korean prosecutors indicted a 39-year-old man for attempted murder following a mismanaged Bitcoin investment. Authorities allege he…
from the hot-stove dept Way back in the ancient days of the year 2020, the world went through this pandemic…
President Donald Trump made many outlandish economic claims in this year’s State of the Union address. Here are three of…
In brief Early discussions have reportedly begun, but the talks remain exploratory. Stripe has reached a $159B valuation alongside $1.9T…