Economy

Japan’s Economy Slips to Fifth Place, Behind India

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) offered a dismaying projection for Japan’s economy on Friday, projecting mediocre growth in the first half of 2026 that will cause Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to fall behind India’s.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae delivers a policy speech at the extraordinary s

Study: YouTube Shovels AI Slop Aimed at Children into Users’ Feeds

Low-quality AI-generated content is saturating YouTube, generating an estimated $117 million in revenue annually, according to new research. The study found that more than 20 percent of the videos shown to new users on the platform fall into the category of low effort posts popularly known as “AI slop,” with many channels posting content aimed at children.

Young Child watching AI Slop on YouTube

‘Avalanche of Misogyny:’ Feminist on Blue Origin’s All-Female Spaceflight Complains About Harassment

Amanda Nguyen, a feminist who became the first Vietnamese woman to go to the edge of space as part of Blue Origin’s all-female space flight in April 2025, has opened up about her battle with depression following the backlash she received after participating in the much-publicized trip. According to Nguyen, she has been depressed since the flight due to an “avalanche of misogyny.”

Feminist Blue Origin space traveler Amanda Nguyen

Tech Founders Slam Proposed California Wealth Tax, Warn of Potential Exodus

A proposed wealth tax targeting billionaires in California has sparked intense pushback from tech founders in the state, with some preparing to leave if the tax becomes law. Prominent conservative tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey explains, “One market correction, nationalization event, or prohibition of divestiture (not at all uncommon during wartime) and I am screwed for life.”

Gavin Newsom wants to punish entrepreneurs

The Fate of Obama’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Hangs in the Balance

The existence of Obama’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in doubt. Funding is set to run out, while President Donald Trump and acting CFPB director Russ Vought have openly stated their intention to shut down the agency. Tech entrepreneurs have explained exactly how the agency has done harm to the very consumers it is supposed to protect.

Barack Obama loves his CFPB

China to Ban Tesla’s Retractable Door Handles over Safety Concerns

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new regulations that will prohibit the use of retractable door handles, popularized by Elon musk’s Tesla, on new vehicles sold in the country citing safety concerns over occupants being trapped during collisions or power loss. Authorities in the United States are also currently investigating Tesla’s door handles.

Elon Musk doesn't like China's regulations