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Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Susan Stone, University of South Australia A United States court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that…
Can Pope Leo Keep U.S. Citizenship?
He now leads a sovereign nation, Vatican City, and the U.S. State Department says that for an American…
Is Trump’s assault on Canada bringing Québec and the rest of the country closer together?
People take part in an International Women’s Rights Day rally outside the U.S. Consulate in Montréal on March…
Is Trump changing tack on ending the war in Ukraine?
Trump has threatened to impose more sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Putin fails to make a deal…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died…
Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling
The killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive has prompted a closer look at the health insurance industry. AP Photo/Jim…
US election: what time do the polls close and when will the results be known? An expert explains
paseven / Shutterstock Richard Hargy, Queen’s University Belfast In November 2020, when Americans last went to the polls…
How is the world watching the 2024 US election?
At a recent Starr Forum, scholars gathered to discuss the global perception of the upcoming presidential election and…
These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI
Following a government initiative launched last year, Singapore has come up with more than 100 generative AI solutions.Image:…
Has Remote Work Changed How People Travel In The US?
A new study finds sustained pattern changes — with a lot of regional variation. Peter Dizikes | MIT…
The Most Desired Christmas Gifts in The U.S.
While it may not seem like the most romantic option, the useful gift of money is the most…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Today, President Biden is issuing a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing…
US Housing Recovery Offers Sustainable Recovery
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Increased activity in U.S. housing…
Tracking US Progress On The Path To A Decarbonized Economy
The Clean Investment Monitor database, a new collaboration between MIT CEEPR and the Rhodium Group, shows $213 billion…
Resource Realism: The Geopolitics Of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Executive summary Introduction Competition between…
Settle Into 10 Of The Most Beautiful Libraries On Earth
Designers, it seems, have figured out one way to get people to read more: Make libraries more beautiful.…
As BRICS Cooperation Accelerates, Is It Time For The US To Develop A BRICS Policy?
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Cape Town, South Africa, in June 2023. Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via Getty…
The Trinity Of Global Power Unfolding The New World Order
In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one question endures: “Who runs the world?” Historically, the answer to this question…
Rewiring The Supply Chain For Electric Vehicle Batteries
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As the U.S. looks to…
Semiconductor Primer: Country Leadership
The semiconductor industry is highly globalised and involves a complex web of research and development, manufacturing, and assembly…
How Technology Is Shaping Creative Activism In The 21st Century
Two decades into the 21st century, one would expect all manner of “new and innovative” activism, right? Even…
The 30 Cities Best Placed For Long-Term Success
Combine the rapid rate of technological change with a globalized economy, and it’s evident that our cities are…
The Aim For Cities Of All Sizes To Give Everyone A Fair Go
We live in an urban world. By 2030, 66% of the world’s population will live in cities, concentrated in…
Who Has The Highest Density Of Robot Workers In The World
Industrial robots are no longer preserved for a select few companies. And they aren’t so much coming: they…
The Top 10 Best Cities for STEM Workers
Looking for a great city with high-paying STEM jobs? When it comes to promising career paths, STEM (which…
North And South Korea Met – But What Does It Really Mean?
The moving footage of South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un provided rich symbolism…
Which are The Best Public Transit-Friendly Cities in America?
Living in a city that has great public transit access can be a big bonus to getting around…
Russia vs. U.S: Where Is Life Better?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn’t mean…
How Underground Radar Uncovered a Lost WWII Cemetery
Cutting-edge archaeological tools are helping nations find the remains of missing service members and return them home. Growing…
How Cities Can Rebuild The Social Safety Net
In an age of employment uncertainty and a growing income gap, urban America needs to find new ways…
The Top 10 Reasons USA Is Becoming A Big Brother Society
In 1949, Eric Blair, known by the pen name of George Orwell, published 1984; a novel that has shown…
Before California’s Birthday, The Earth Shaped It First
With the discovery of gold in 1848, thousands of prospectors poured into California. When it came time to…
Which U.S. Cities’ Wireless Carrier Dominates On A State-By-State Basis
When it comes to the best overall wireless performance in the United States, Verizon reigns supreme. According to…
A Mysterious Law That Predicts The Size Of The World’s Biggest Cities
For the past century, an obscure mathematical principle called Zipf’s law has predicted the size of mega-cities all…