Car rental firms earned windfall profits during the pandemic thanks to vehicle shortages, but earnings for this historically low-margin oligopoly have since returned to e...
Although the U.S. and its allies agreed recently to put Ukraine on an “irreversible path” to NATO membership, there’s no avoiding the obvious: A Trump presidency could we...
On July 22, planet Earth achieved a terrifying milestone: Global temperatures reached their highest level in recorded history, breaking a record set just one day before. ...
What’s the biggest event at the Olympic Games?
There’s a good case that it’s not running, or swimming, or gymnastics, but the celebration of nationhood. The opening cerem...
After witnessing the carnage in Ukraine, the U.S. and its partners are racing to rearm — beefing up defense budgets, securing supply chains and expanding arms production....
President Joe Biden’s abrupt withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race raised more questions than it provided answers. Here are some:
Why did Biden pull out?
That’s easy...
For decades, global warming was seen as something for our grandchildren to worry about. But with heat records tumbling relentlessly, it’s clear tomorrow has arrived. We a...
More than 100 people die from gunshots on an average day in America. In June, the surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. It’s the leading cause of ...
NEW ORLEANS — Calling it a “misbegotten tax,” a federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled Wednesday that a method the Federal Communications Commission uses to fund tele...
It’s the dog days of summer, and you’re looking for a good topic to share with your friend as you embark on a walk. You’re seeking “light” conversation.
There’s already b...
