Israel’s invasion of Gaza is currently on hold as they wait for clear skies. The control of airspace is crucial for Israel, as they want to be able to survey the area before sending in ground forces. Yesterday, there was rain, and the morning brought orange cumulus clouds over the Mediterranean. The forecast for today …
In recent years, few products have had the immense impact of the diabetes medication Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy, both manufactured by Danish company Novo Nordisk. These drugs have not only improved the lives of millions of individuals by helping them control their appetite, but they have also propelled Novo Nordisk from a second-tier drugmaker …
For decades, as students of the United States Constitution, we have analyzed and immersed ourselves in its intricacies. One of us has served as a U.S. Court of Appeals judge, while the other is a professor of constitutional law. We have dedicated our professional lives to advocating, studying, and practicing constitutional law. Through our extensive …
Zak Podmore’s impact as a reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune went beyond the usual sensational articles. While he didn’t topple a corrupt mayor or expose an abusive religious institution, a 2019 story he wrote about San Juan County, Utah, shed light on the county’s payment of excessive lobbying fees to a single law firm. …
In the year 2000, I acquired my first BlackBerry, the RIM 957. It had the ability to receive real-time emails from my work account, constantly buzzing and flashing to alert me of their arrival. It was a device that injected digital events into the mundane world, signaling the birth of constant online connectivity. However, at …
One of the noteworthy governing concepts that emerged from the Trump White House was the realization that rules are often treated as mere suggestions. Violating them may result in some disapproval or court intervention, but in many cases, individuals can get away with it. Unfortunately, the Biden administration has not entirely distanced itself from this …
For years, people have compared the internet to a “town square,” where free expression reigns. However, this metaphor falls short when it comes to explaining the current issues we face in the digital age. Instead, a better comparison can be made to citywide sanitation systems. Just as water flows through pipes and pumps, online content …
In 2018, the Norwegian government’s announcement to increase fathers’ parental leave by five weeks was met with excitement from many Norwegians. However, not everyone was thrilled, including Nina Mikkelson, a mother whose child was still nursing. The increase in fathers’ share of parental leave meant less leave available to mothers. Mikkelson voiced her frustrations in …
In a recent article published by The Debrief, former intelligence official David Grusch claims that the U.S. government has been in possession of non-human craft for decades, recovered through secret operations designed to evade congressional oversight. Grusch also alleges that the military has found “dead pilots” of these crafts. This sensational story has already been …
Despite the efforts of policy makers over the last few decades, American schools are still struggling to provide all of their students with a quality education. Even before the pandemic caused widespread school closures, national data indicated that 30% of graduating seniors failed to reach basic levels of competency in reading, with 40% failing to …