Europe and the United States are facing a significant and potentially historic rupture in their international relations. NATO, which has been a pillar of global security since 1949, may collapse by 2025 due to fundamental differences in outlook between the Republican Party in the US and Europe’s security concerns. This collapse would likely be triggered …
Last December, I witnessed an intriguing moment in my classroom when one of my students reacted strongly to Moby-Dick. While the book itself didn’t elicit this response, it was the student’s realization of a connection between the plot and the 2008 financial crisis. As a finance enthusiast, he spent weeks exploring the parallels between whaling …
Over the past eight months, a significant amount of time and money has been dedicated to combating an invisible poison. This journey began during my daughter’s 12-month checkup when her pediatrician informed me that she had an alarming amount of lead in her blood. The pediatrician elaborated on the detrimental effects of lead, explaining that …
In recent years, Domino’s has positioned itself as more than just a pizza delivery company – it sees itself as a tech company with a unique approach to food delivery. By leveraging AI, GPS, autonomous vehicles, and augmented reality, Domino’s has transformed food delivery into a precise science. It all began with the introduction of …
This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic , Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. Long gone are the days when alcohol was considered beneficial for your health. In 1991, a French researcher made headlines by claiming that …
As the 2024 presidential campaign gains momentum, Joe Biden has taken to the stage, delivering speeches on “Bidenomics” and highlighting the country’s economic performance under his presidency. In normal circumstances, this would be an opportune moment for him to make such a pitch. However, we are facing unprecedented times. Unemployment has dropped to 3.6 percent, …
Hidden away in the outskirts of Cavendish, Vermont lies Chaos Turnpike, a road that can hardly be called a road. Unfortunately, it has been washed out by a recent storm, leaving a portion of the town’s inhabitants isolated. This is a situation faced by many rural New Englanders at the moment. In neighboring towns such …
As Americans enjoyed their Fourth of July celebrations, with activities such as baseball, fireworks, and Joey Chestnut dominating in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Uncle Sam couldn’t help but feel beleaguered and under siege. Reports over the holiday weekend revealed that Americans were growing increasingly skeptical about the future of their country and felt …
For quite some time, prominent economists have cautioned that the most effective way to control inflation would be to increase unemployment, essentially triggering a recession. Last summer, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers even predicted that we would need five years of unemployment above 5 percent. Paradoxically, every strong jobs report seemed like a negative sign, …
Republicans have had ample time to develop a clear and coherent message on abortion since the Roe v. Wade decision. However, Nikki Haley’s recent attempt to address the issue fell short of clarity and precision. While she expressed a desire to save lives and support mothers, her statements became increasingly vague and non-committal. She acknowledged …