Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to break bread with President Donald Trump at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago resort. This is the first time they'll meet since Trump's re-election. The two have had a pretty cozy relationship, unlike Trump's chilly dealings with other tech bigwigs like Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and
The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe
Elon Musk, a dynamic businessman, has become a key adviser to President Trump, despite it being a side project for him. Unlike most of us, who have hobbies, Musk is influencing the future of the U. S. government. This isn't trivial; it's significant. His involvement brings a unique perspective to Tr
Ever wondered what time of day a president-elect makes the biggest decisions? For Donald J. Trump, it's often after dark. In the quiet hours of the night, while many are asleep, Trump has been busy hosting dinners, making personnel announcements, and even poking fun at world leaders on social media.
In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d
This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the
The FBI's independence is a hot topic. Some people think it should be totally free from politics, but that wasn't always the plan. The FBI director's 10-year term was set to stop another long-term leader like J. Edgar Hoover, who stayed in charge for nearly four decades. His independence turned into
Miguel Cardona, the outgoing U. S. Education Secretary, is raising alarms about former President Donald Trump's plan to abolish the Education Department. Cardona, who started as a fourth-grade teacher and became the first Latino education commissioner in Connecticut, believes this move could harm st
The Syrian civil war saw the birth of an unexpected economic powerhouse: the drug Captagon. Under Bashar al-Assad's rule, Syria became the world's leading supplier of this stimulant, with an estimated $10 billion annual income from its sale. This turned Syria into a narco-state, with high-ranking of
NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) has come up with an intriguing idea called "cognitive warfare. " This concept is about influencing and shaping perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in the context of war. It's a hot topic among scholars, but it's tough to pin down a single, clear definition
