The last few weeks have highlighted two headline stories in U. S. foreign policy: the war with Iran and a summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both events show that America’s international strategy is in disarray. In the case of Iran, Trump claimed the conflict would elimin
Tony Carruthers spent nearly three decades on death row after being found guilty of a crime he almost certainly didn’t commit. The evidence against him was thin from the start—no fingerprints, no DNA, just a jailhouse informant whose story later fell apart. Yet Tennessee still set a date to kill him
Everyday products hide years of research and development that most people never stop to think about. A cell phone, for example, relies on breakthroughs in physics, engineering, and computer science. Yet when people use their phones, they rarely consider the science behind the device. The same goes f
People often mix up small mistakes with big ones just to make their side look better. It happens everywhere—from playground arguments to courtrooms. A teacher once said that honesty matters more than opinions. Yet today, many ignore facts when it suits them. Some call it "light lying, " where people
Many Americans believe healthcare is a basic right, yet the country still struggles with high costs and uneven access. A recent survey found that about two-thirds of people think the government should ensure everyone gets medical care. Compared to other wealthy nations, the U. S. spends far more on
Banks and big financial firms keep trying to recreate blockchain from scratch, but that's like reinventing the wheel while ignoring the road already built. They can copy the code, hire consultants, and roll out permissioned systems behind closed doors. Yet no matter how polished their corporate bloc
A sibling’s plan to retire to a nude-friendly community has thrown a family into an awkward dance of conflicting comfort zones. While the sibling insists their lifestyle is wholesome and nothing to be embarrassed about, it’s clear this choice clashes with the writer’s idea of a relaxing visit. The s
Cars cost more than you think. Gas is high, parking in the city is expensive, and traffic makes every trip stressful. In Portland, a new car can cost over $11, 500 a year. Parking downtown can reach $200 per month. Road salt and winter damage add to maintenance, and insurance is high. Pub
A recent address at Harvard Business School’s Class Day saw former Senator Mitt Romney speak to a crowd of about 4, 500 new graduates and their families. He began by saying that the true measure of a life’s wealth is found in loved ones and friends, a sentiment rooted in his Latter‑Day Saint backgro
CBS once spent forty million dollars every year to keep Stephen Colbert on the air. That’s a huge number—enough to buy a small town. Yet, the show only managed to pull in about two million viewers each night. Those viewers helped sell ads, but the money from those ads never covered the forty-million
