WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the United States. One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship, but the vessel was able to proceed, Trump said. The U.S. shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Trump’s post on social media did not identify the ship or the time of the strike, but on Thursday the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile…

This article was originally published by Per Bylund at The Mises Institute.  Why would anyone invest large sums of capital into creating something new with uncertain income? This question captures the core of the argument for intellectual property, or the legal protection of inventors’ ideas from being copied and put to broader use. The simple logic appears intuitive and therefore persuasive, but does not stand up to scrutiny. Why? Because it applies to all entrepreneurship, which is always an investment in something of uncertain value. Yet this does not seem to stop entrepreneurs. Or, rather, it moderates which entrepreneurial projects are…

Some of the rarest plants and wildlife in the U.S. may soon have their genetic material stored for future recovery work. The Department of the Interior announced on June 25 that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with Colossal Biosciences, a Texas-based biotechnology company known for its work on de-extinction. The agreement focuses on biobanking, genomic science, and the preservation of the genetic diversity of species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Colossal is no stranger to flashy conservation science. The company grabbed headlines after announcing it had created genetically edited gray wolves with…

Gamers officially have another great reason to pre-order Grand Theft Auto 6, after Rockstar confirmed that anyone who purchases the game ahead of its November 19, 2026, release date will be rewarded with a free month of GTA+ for GTA Online. The freebie comes with any edition of Grand Theft Auto 6, so gamers won’t need to shell out $100 for the Ultimate Edition to benefit. GTA+ is a subscription service that provides unique benefits in Grand Theft Auto Online, including money, Shark Card purchase bonuses, discounts on in-game items, and more. Outside of GTA Online, the service also provides…

When criminals get together to do business, it’s almost always tense. After all, there are guns, there’s money, and the fact is that no one there is particularly trustworthy. It’s no wonder that so many drug deals turn into shootouts. And that’s also true when the deal is over guns. Arguably, it’s even more true since, you know, there are guns there and people who want to misuse them.Should things go sideways, then people can easily die, which is what happened in Indianapolis recently, and an 18-year-old man has been charged.An 18-year-old has been charged…

CENTCOM said the latest attacks are a response to Thursday’s commercial vessel attack. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran on Friday as part of what officials described as a “powerful response” to Iran’s attack on Thursday of a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Officials, in a press release on Friday afternoon, said that U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone as it was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani…

Luckily, we do not have to rely on hearsay anymore to decide whether to let adolescents lift weights. Scientific evidence now exists on the topic of resistance training and whether it harms growth plates and stunts growth. At the same time, science also shows that early childhood fitness training can bring a lifetime of benefits compared to normal play and, especially, doing nothing at all. Here is the question about fitness training with your children: Stew, I have heard many pros and cons of having kids, starting with weightlifting. When did you start with your kids? Any settling of the…

As the sun rose over Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, I ran at a comfortable pace, taking in the morning air and varying shades of green. Cruising the asphalt ribbon of Winchester, Virginia’s Green Circle path, my pace was 9:15/mile, with a Zone 2 heart rate of 127. Then I stepped on the gas. Across 100 yards, that 9:15 pace progressed to 8:42, 7:23, 6:45, before settling at 6:25. My shoes bounced off the pavement, the midsole springing from stride to stride, and the lightweight build encouraged ever-faster turnover. Was I running or flying? Maybe a little of both. It’s a sensation…

The price of Apple hardware, ranging from MacBooks to accessories, is going up. The new changes to Apple products were announced as the entirety of the game and tech industry is struggling with similar issues. A week prior to these changes, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that price increases were unavoidable, and it didn’t wait long to adjust pricing accordingly. While the changes are understandable given current demands for hardware, the extra cost may not be easy for fans to cope with. Apple Prices Go Up Overall Credit: via Apple The price changes to Apple products vary. At the moment, the…

I kept reaching for the Delta on cold starts that turned into sweaty climbs. That’s exactly where the Arc’teryx Delta Jacket ($200) makes the most sense. It’s a light, fitted, highly breathable fleece that manages temperature swings during high-output activities. I tested the Delta for more than a year on at least 30 outings in the Tetons. Across steep climbs, windy ridgelines, and start-stop transitions, it proved to be one of the most efficient midlayers I’ve worn. I needed just enough warmth without trapping excess heat, and this jacket delivered. In short: The Arc’teryx Delta Jacket is a lightweight, trim-fitting…

On top of the sorrow I feel for the loss of life in Montreal, I also feel awful for Canadian gun rights supporters. They did nothing wrong, but the shooting in Montreal is likely to lead to additional gun control that they don’t need and most certainly don’t deserve. Anti-gunners have never been happy that the SKS continues to be legal in the country, even though here, it’s not even considered an “assault weapon” in even the most gun-controlled states. It’s got a fixed magazine (most models, anyway), fires a not particularly powerful round, and…

When retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr. entered the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes for his Medal of Honor ceremony, he stepped into a room reserved for the nation’s most extraordinary acts of battlefield valor. For much of America, the ceremony was an introduction to one of the Vietnam War’s greatest stories. For many Marines, particularly those in the reconnaissance community, it was something different. It was the nation finally recognizing a leader they had considered legendary for decades. Military decorations often define moments. Within the military, however, reputations are built over entire careers, through the stories that are told in…