World
The G7’s Quiet Race for Rare Earth Independence
The Group of Seven, commonly known as the G7, is an alliance of advanced economies that includes the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, the...
Inside The World of Record Breaking Fish Sales
Most people think of fish as an everyday meal, but a select few types draw bids in the millions at auctions around the world. Take...
Winter Weather Tests U.S. Air Travel Resilience
Across the United States, what was expected to be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year turned into a logistical challenge for airlines...
How the U.S. Plan to Check Tourists’ Social Media Could Redefine Global Travel Privacy
The idea that a border crossing could include a review of your Instagram posts or YouTube subscriptions sounds like something out of a cyber-age novel....
Bezos Earth Fund Doubles Down on Eastern Pacific Conservation
Imagine standing on a beach in Costa Rica or Panama, watching hammerhead sharks glide through clear waters or turtles nest on the sand. These scenes...
Change to Car Fuel Rules Sparks Debate
Yesterday President Trump announced a rollback of the fuel efficiency standards that were put in place during the Biden administration. Speaking in front of a...
How the USDA’s $30 Million Fruit Purchase Supports Farmers and Food Banks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its plan to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers and producers. This initiative...
Containership Fire Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities at Port of Los Angeles
A fire that erupted on a container ship just off the Port of Los Angeles is creating more than smoke above the water. The blaze,...
China’s New Steps on Fentanyl Precursors Reflect Shifts in U.S.-China Relations
China recently required exporters to get licenses for 13 chemicals used in making fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid behind a big part of the U.S....
A U.S.-China Trade Meeting at APEC Could Change the Economic Landscape
President Donald Trump remains optimistic about securing a major trade agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling progress in what has been a challenging and...
