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Japan, Inc., on the brink.Many have welcomed Japan’s recent economic recovery after several years of contraction, but the current circumstances are fragile at best. As of August 2025, Japan’s economy, the fifth-largest globally by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity, embodies a weak recovery undermined by overreliance on government intervention: GDP growth is limp—flat in Q1 and only marginal in Q2—barely avoiding recession.The lessons from the past must be heeded if Japan’s economic situation is to be navigated intelligently: state intervention may work in the short term, but will ultimately stifle dynamism and growth in the long term.To understand the...

The Bolton News reports that an exceedingly rare, once decrepit ancient Roman sun hat has recently been brought back to life thanks to the work of skilled conservators and is set to go on public display for the first time at England's Bolton Museum. The woolen cap is only one of three similar Roman headpieces known to still survive. It dates to around a.d. 200 and was likely made for a member of the Roman military who was stationed in Egypt following Rome's conquest of the territory in the first century b.c. Although it resembles other contemporary Roman hats in...

[Catholic Caucus] Response to Pedro Gabriel from Fr. Brian Harrison[Editor’s note: The following is a response from Fr. Brian Harrison to Pedro Gabriel’s August 18 “Open Letter to Fr. Harrison on Amoris Laetitia.” Pedro’s open letter was a response to Fr. Harrison’s “Open Letter to Leo XIV on Amoris Laetitia,” published on August 12 (dated 22 July 2025) on the One Peter Five website.]I have read Pedro Gabriel’s “Open Letter to Fr. Brian Harrison” on your website, responding to my own “Open Letter” of July 22, 2025 to the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, in which I expressed concerns about...

Another church that once was among the largest in the Southern Baptist Convention is selling it 19-acre property and downsizing. The property of Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile, Ala., is now listed for sale for $28.5 million. Current pastor Lee Merck confirmed to numerous media outlets the sale is part of a strategic plan to rethink the congregation that once was the largest Baptist church in the state of Alabama. Notable former pastors include Jerry Vines, who went on to become co-pastor at First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Fla., and president of the SBC; Darrell Robison, a well-known evangelist...

Snoop Dogg says he watched the Disney movie Lightyear with his grandson and had the same question we all had when it came out. He's now in hot water for his opinion. Watch: VIDEO AT LINK............. This came during an interview on the It's Giving podcast. And sure, Snoop hasn't been the best example of a family man with some of his work, but this is a children's movie he's talking about here, not adult entertainment. Remember, this was the woke Toy Story spinoff with the gay kiss that was shoved into a movie by Disney in 2022. And now...

VIDEOIt's going to be a grand day in China on September 3, 2025. The Xi Jinping Removal Day Parade. As you can see, very careful preparations and rehearsals are underway for this parade.

In roughly three years, Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has established herself as one of the most recognized members of the Supreme Court — and not in a good way. Despite being the most junior justice on the high court, Jackson has regularly gone out of her way to thumb her nose at her colleagues for upholding America’s constitutional framework. Whether it be through public comments or poorly written opinions, the Biden appointee has shown little respect for the longstanding traditions and collegiality that have defined SCOTUS for generations.

President Trump on Monday bashed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) as “incompetent” amid threats from Trump to send National Guard troops into the Illinois city. “The incompetent Mayor of Chicago just stated that, in DC, where crime has been brought down to almost nothing, there have been no murders in 9 days, something which hasn’t happened in years, and people are safe again, only nine people have been arrested,” Trump said on Truth Social. “That is wrong, hundreds of criminals have been held, captured, and arrested, and their guns have been taken away. DC IS SAFE AND BOOMING!!!” As of...

Key Facts: Former presidents are very wealthy and continue to earn millions from books, speeches, and media deals, yet still receive over $5 million a year in taxpayer-funded pensions and perks for offices, staff, and supplies. Budget data for FY 2026 show that Biden’s office and expense perks will exceed those of the other former presidents. He also is eligible for a generous congressional pension for his time in the Senate. Senator Joni Ernst’s Presidential Allowance Modernization Act would cap pensions, limit expense allowances, and cut perks for wealthy ex-presidents to save taxpayers millions. Introduction Former President Joe Biden recently...

Flying the St George's cross has been a topic of hot debate this week with many left wondering what the law says on flying flags from your home. What many people don't know is that there are certain criteria which must be met to fly a flag from your house without consent, according to the government website. Now the rules have been clarified as many residents across North Staffordshire have been erecting flags over the last few days. On the 'Flying flags: a plain English guide' page, the government makes it clear flags are "a very British way of expressing...

Daily Readings from the USCCB“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the Kingdom of heaven before men. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” Matthew 23:13Today begins Jesus’ “Woe to you…” condemnations of the scribes and Pharisees. He issues seven subsequent condemnations. The one quoted above is His first. At the time, Jesus’ condemnations of these religious leaders fell mostly on deaf ears. They were obstinate and would not listen to what Jesus had to say. But it’s useful to note that these condemnations appear to actually be spoken...

Ted Kennedy celebrates 16 years of sobriety today....

The US Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country. The case, investigated by the Maryland Department of Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was confirmed by the CDC as New World screwworm on August 4, and involved a patient who returned from travel to El Salvador, HHS spokesman Andrew G. Nixon said in an email to Reuters. Earlier, Reuters reported that beef industry sources said last week that the CDC had confirmed a case...

Sting's former Police bandmates are suing the frontman for millions of pounds in missing royalties. The singer, 73, was handed a High Court writ by the group's guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland. The 'substantial' damages claim comes after many years of bitter legal disputes. A source told The Sun: 'This has been coming for quite some time. Lawyers tried repeatedly to reach an out-of-court settlement but hit a stalemate. 'Andy and Stewart decided there was no alternative than court so pressed the button. They say they are owed millions in lost royalties.' London's High Court lists the legal...

A shocking scene unfolded at the KnokX Pro Wrestling event on Saturday, when Raja Jackson, son of former UFC light-heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, launched a vicious, unscripted attack on independent wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith, leaving him hospitalized and prompting a full-scale criminal investigation. The shocking scene unfolded during a Knokx Pro Wrestling show and was broadcast on the streaming platform Kick. Footage shows Jackson storming into the ring, grabbing independent wrestler Stuart Smith, known in the ring as Syko Stu, and violently slamming him onto the mat. The situation quickly escalated when Jackson mounted the seemingly unconscious wrestler...

Parents of an 11-year-old girl have asked the Supreme Court to hear their complaint against a Massachusetts school district that secretly transitioned her to (sexual deviancy) — even having her work with a gender-transitioning nonprofit behind their backs. Stephen Foote and Marissa Silvestri say the Ludlow School Committee, a Massachusetts public school system, socially transitioned their daughter against their wishes. School officials at Baird Middle School in Ludlow allowed her to transition to a (censored) identity, use boys’ facilities, go by a male name and use nonbinary pronouns, the parents’ complaint states. “For more than a century, this Court has...

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Research has previously suggested people who drink at least one sugary drink a day are at higher risk of suffering male pattern hair loss. One study by Chinese researchers in 2023 found that younger men who consumed sweet drinks seven times a week had more than triple the chance of having hair loss than men who didn't consume them. In the fresh research, scientists found that across the studies analysed sugary drinks impacted hair density, growth, thickness, shine, and hair loss. In one study in particular, those drinking more than 3500ml per week—roughly 11 cans—were more likely to suffer the...

Cracker Barrel has a message for fans after last week's news took a negative turn. The 55-year-old restaurant chain received backlash after announcing some changes, including a new logo, updated menu, and renovated stores. According to CBS News, the company lost $94 million in market value after the rebrand was announced on Thursday. A Change.org petition has more than 6,000 signatures from fans asking to "stop the modernization" of Cracker Barrel. Now, the company is speaking out. In a message shared on social media on August 25, the Old Country Store offers "a promise to our guests." The statement reads,...

President Donald Trump on Monday boasted about the government’s new stake in Intel and said he’s determined to do similar deals. “I will make deals like that for our Country all day long,” the president posted on Truth Social. Trump added that “stupid people” are upset with a move that he said will bring more money and jobs to the U.S.