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.
Rather than ushering in a “Golden Age,” President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his war with Iran seem to have played…
In brief Strategy has entered into an agreement to repurchase $1.5 billion of its 2029 convertible senior notes for an…
Let’s say you’ve worked hard, saved money, and decided to buy a house to rent out. You want to purchase…
In brief Gemini reported Q1 2026 revenue of $50.3 million, up 42% year-over-year. The crypto exchange secured a $100 million…
From Trump v. Dow Jones & Co., decided Wednesday by Judge Darrin Gayles (S.D. Fla.): On July 18, 2025, President…
In brief The 7D-SMA of US spot Bitcoin ETF netflows dropped to -$88M/day, the largest outflow since mid-February, Glassnode said.…
from the billionaire-pseudo-journalism dept What’s left of CBS News recently landed an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It’s…
From Robinson v. Damphousse, decided Wednesday by Judge Alan Albright (W.D. Tex.): Plaintiff Dr. Idris Robinson is a non-tenured, but…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not…
The federal Food and Drug Administration nannies have been tormenting Americans for decades, which is no surprise given the pitfalls…
In brief THORChain suspended all trading after security researchers flagged a suspected multi-chain exploit allegedly affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is unlike anything else in HBO’s Game of Thrones universe. It’s grittier, it’s more grounded—and…