In author and economist Daniel Lacalle’s critique, the UN’s 2030 Agenda’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals are likened to a Trojan Horse, concealing a perilous agenda of interventionism and bureaucratic overreach.

He argues that socialism and centralised planning don’t work and that the purportedly noble objectives, such as poverty reduction and infrastructure advancement, have been co-opted by socialists. He likens these detrimental policies, which, he argues, are stifling industry and economic growth across Europe, to Leninism, where a tyrannical government hides behind a popular cause.

22 February 2024

Markets may be shouting “Kiwi, Kiwi, Kiwi!” as RBNZ takes centre stage amid global economic uncertainty

In Rabobank strategist Michael Every’s analysis, amidst a slew of global economic events, special attention is drawn to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), but especially the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) as it considers a rate hike despite the country being in a technical recession.

22 February 2024

Co-governance Canadian style – B.C. pauses Land Act amendments amid veto concerns

The government of Canada’s westernmost province, British Columbia has decided to halt plans to amend the Land Act following widespread criticism.

The proposed changes mirror closely the co-governance model in New Zealand and are aimed at granting “decision-making powers” to Indigenous groups in line with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA).

20 February 2024

Union County, North Carolina, declares ‘Medical Freedom,’ bans Fluoride in water supply

In a contentious decision, Union County commissioners in North Carolina voted 3-2 to cease the addition of fluoride to the county’s water supply.

While paediatric dentists argued for the importance of fluoridation in preventing tooth decay, activists argued against it, citing potential negative impacts on brain development, particularly in gestating children.

20 February 2024

OpenAI’s Sora can transform verbal commands into movie clips

OpenAI’s unveiling of Sora, a tool that transforms verbal commands into incredibly lifelike movie clips, caused a stir in the tech and media realms. Sora interprets user input and generates convincing videos up to a minute long.

Wired’s Steven Levy praised Sora’s “grasp of cinematic grammar”, for its advancement in simulating the physical world.

22 February 2024

US military members concerned over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training

A survey conducted among over 200 US military personnel reveals significant concerns regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training within the military.

Participants, representing various ranks and branches, overwhelmingly expressed concerns about the impact of DEI training.

17 February 2024

Australia asserts sovereignty amid WHO Pandemic Treaty concerns

Australia reasserts its sovereignty amid concerns over the WHO pandemic treaty, affirming its autonomy in health policy decisions despite proposed updates to the International Health Regulations (IHRs).