Ever wondered how the First World War, a massive global conflict, influenced the minds of social scientists? This collection of articles delves into how both new and experienced theorists from Europe and the United States were deeply affected by WWI. The war challenged their views on societal change
China has been sending a clear message to Taiwan with recent military exercises. These aren't just shows of force; they're part of China's strategy to claim Taiwan as its own. The Chinese Coast Guard, now acting like a military unit, has been patrolling waters around Taiwan. This is a big deal becau
Ever thought about what you'd do if war came knocking? Sweden and Finland have updated their survival guides for citizens, just in case. They're not alone; other NATO countries are revamping their defense plans too. Why the sudden worry? It's all about the Ukraine conflict and the changing world. T
As the war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians are becoming less hopeful about joining NATO and the EU, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted by Gallup, found that fewer Ukrainians believe their country will join these Western alliances anytime soon. The number of people thinking Ukraine wi
Fred Harris, an Oklahoma senator who once considered running for president, has passed away at the age of 94. His journey was a unique one, starting from humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son to becoming a prominent figure in Washington. In 1964, he filled the vacant Senate seat left by Robert S
At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr
In the world of AI, Salesforce and Microsoft are going head-to-head. But investors don't need to choose a favorite. Both companies are making big moves in AI, with Salesforce introducing Agentforce and Microsoft rolling out new tools at its Ignite conference. While Salesforce's CEO, Marc Benioff, ha
Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi
Imagine you're rich and famous, like an NBA or NFL superstar. You might think your homes are safe, right? Wrong! The NBA has recently warned its players about some really skilled thieves. These aren't your average burglars; they're part of organized crime rings from South America. They use high-tech
Former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit has had a change of heart about Buckeyes QB Will Howard. Initially, he wasn't sure how Howard would fit into Chip Kelly's offense. But after watching him play this season, Herbstreit admits he was wrong. Will Howard, a 3-star QB from the 2020 class, pla
