Jonathan Walker
Jonathan loves talking politics, economics and philosophy. He carries unique perspectives on everything making him a rather odd mix of liberal-conservative with a streak of independent Austrian thought.
As COVID-19 Infections Surge, Italy Imposes Restrictions on the Unvaccinated
The Italian government recently approved a proposal that seeks to restrict the social activities of citizens who have not yet taken a COVID-19 vaccine. The discriminatory laws will be implemented via a Super Green Pass,...
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances From Inflation
In October this year, the U.S. 12-month Consumer Price Index (CPI), a gauge of inflation, reached the highest level since 1990, registering a 6.2 percent growth year on year. Moreover, the Federal Reserve sees inflation...
Washington Puts Chinese Quantum Computing Firms On Blacklist
The U.S. government has taken action against Chinese companies involved in quantum computing and other advanced technologies, putting them in an export blacklist. Washington argues that these firms pose a threat to national interests as...
American Shoppers Face an Expensive Black Friday
Black Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in America. Traditionally, retailers give massive discounts to prospective buyers on the day. Since 2005, Black Friday has been the busiest shopping day of the...
French Prime Minister Contracts COVID-19 Despite Full Vaccination
The Prime Minister of France, Jean Castex, was recently found to have been infected with COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. He had developed “slight symptoms,” including a “slight cough.” Castex had received two shots...
Major Investment Banks Not Impressed by Biden’s Global Oil Reserve Release
President Joe Biden is marshaling nations around the world to release a portion of the oil stored in their national strategic reserves in a bid to lower the price. While many countries have committed to...
Experts Warn America is Vulnerable to an EMP Attack From Communist China
The United States is vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks from hostile nations like communist China and North Korea. The warning came from a group of experts taking part in a forum hosted by the...
Israel Begins Vaccinating Young Children With COVID-19 Vaccines
Children as young as five years old have begun receiving COVID-19 vaccines in Israel. The government’s vaccination push comes as the threat of a new wave of infections looms over the country. Kids between five...
Intel Plans to Revitalize Chip Production in America
Intel has faced several setbacks in recent years. The American chip manufacturing industry has declined over the past decades. However, the tech giant is planning to revitalize the manufacture of semiconductors in the United States...
Protecting Earth From Killer Asteroids Using DART: NASA
On Nov. 24, NASA launched the world’s first test mission aimed at defending earth from dangerous asteroids. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) was launched at 1:21 am EST from the Vandenberg Space Force Base...
Taiwan Invited to US Democracy Summit, Drawing Protest From Beijing
Taiwan has formally been invited to Washington’s “Summit for Democracy” scheduled to be held next month. The island is one of the 109 nations that have been invited to the event. Nations like Egypt, Turkey,...
Alibaba Shares Plunge After Company Warns of Potential Slowdown
Shares of Chinese tech giant Alibaba have taken a hit after it reported a dismal performance for the quarter ending in September. The company’s net income declined by 87 percent year-on-year to 3.4 billion yuan...