In 2025, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro faced a quick lesson in U. S. politics. He refused to take back Colombian criminals released in the U. S. In response, President Trump threatened a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. Petro blinked, promising to send a plane for the criminals just 47 minutes la
The Chicago Cubs have struck a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly. The Astros will cover a chunk of Pressly's salary, with a prospect headed their way. Young right-hander Juan Bello, just 21, will be traded to Houston. Bello had a solid season last year in the Cubs
Well, it's official. There's a big trading day in the NHL. Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are headed to the Hurricanes, while Martin Necas will join the Avalanche as part of a massive three-team deal. Jack Drury is also on the move, going from Carolina to Colorado. The Blackhawks, despite being at t
Illegal logging and the trade of forest products have long been a problem worldwide. This crime hurts ecosystems and communities. The United States is the biggest importer of wood and forest products globally, with $78 billion spent in 2021 alone. To tackle this issue, we need to find a clever way t
In the heart of Davos, Donald Trump’s shadow loomed large as he addressed the World Economic Forum. His demands were fierce: cut oil prices, slash interest rates, invest in US factories, or face consequences. Trump used a powerful mix of charm and force, provoking both laughter and concern among glo
Trade barriers can be a big obstacle for countries trying to trade more freely. This study looks into how much it costs for Cambodia to trade with its top 30 partners from 1993 to 2019. Using a special way to measure trade costs, we found that Cambodia's trade costs dropped by 35. 43% over this time
In 2018, President Trump shocked the world by imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from many countries. This decision was made under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which allows the President to protect national security by controlling imports. Given that the defense industry is one of the
You know how plastic is everywhere and causing big problems? One idea to solve this is a cap-and-trade system, or CAT for short. This system has been used before to manage water and reduce carbon emissions. It works by setting a limit, or cap, on the amount of something, like plastic, that can be pr
Pro basketball player Jimmy Butler is in the hot seat again, with the Miami Heat suspending him for two upcoming games. This isn't the first time Butler's behavior has led to a suspension this month. He missed a team flight, likely due to ongoing trade rumors. Earlier in January, he was suspended fo
Ever since winning his last championship, LeBron James has been on a mission to get his Lakers back to the top. At 40, he's still performing like he's half his age, firing up the court with unstoppable moves. Recently, he dropped a massive dunk on Jonas Valanciunas, leaving the Crypto. com Arena roa
