Bhutan’s Happiness Experiment: A Half-Century Later In 1972, a bold declaration rippled across the globe. The King of Bhutan proclaimed that “gross national happiness is more important than gross domestic product.” The statement was a refreshing challenge to the conventional…
Bondi Beach Tragedy: Antisemitism Fuels Sydney Shooting A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach turned into a scene of unspeakable horror on Sunday, as two gunmen opened fire, killing 15 and wounding dozens more. The attack, which Australian officials…
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Crackdown Exposes Shadowy Global Trade The Trump administration’s recent seizure of a sanctioned ship off the Venezuelan coast marks a significant escalation in its campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. Accused of facilitating drug trafficking, Maduro now faces…
Political Divide: Is America Tuning Out Economists’ Expertise? Have economists lost their clout in the corridors of power? A growing trend suggests that both sides of the American political spectrum are increasingly sidelining economic expertise, raising questions about the future…
Donald Trump’s second presidency, initially fueled by a surprising surge in support across racial and socioeconomic lines, is facing headwinds. The once-confident administration, which began with bold executive orders and a compliant Republican Congress, is now grappling with eroding support.…
Trump’s Redistricting Push Fails in Indiana Senate Vote Former President Donald Trump’s attempt to influence redistricting in Indiana has suffered a significant setback. A bill backed by Trump that aimed to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps to heavily favor Republicans was…
Trump’s Influence Wanes as Cracks Emerge in Republican Ranks For much of 2024, Republican members of the House of Representatives appeared to march in lockstep with former President Donald Trump, offering unwavering support on contentious issues ranging from immigration to…
Donald Trump is once again shaking up the American immigration landscape with a new initiative: the “Trump Gold Card.” Unveiled on Wednesday, this controversial program offers a fast track to permanent residency, but it comes with a hefty price tag.…
Supreme Court Signals Possible Shift on Death Penalty The United States Supreme Court, often perceived as marching lockstep with the Republican agenda since its 6-3 conservative majority solidified in late 2020, recently heard arguments in Hamm v. Smith , a…
Trump’s Redistricting Push Faces Resistance in Indiana Former President Donald Trump is reportedly applying pressure on Indiana state senators to approve a new congressional map, igniting a battle over redistricting and raising questions about the extent of his influence within…
