News & Editorials

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our tech interactions (Siri, Alexa, etc.), but raises concerns. Job automation, like robots in fast food, could displace millions, requiring skill upgrades.

Online shopping's meteoric rise, embraced by 79% of Americans, disrupts spending patterns and social spaces. This revolution, however, bites back – jobs vanish, malls shutter, and isolation looms. Secured payments and robust site integrity, critical for a thriving, responsible future of online commerce.

Soviet collapse exposed flaws in Marxist system (centralized control, ignoring supply/demand). Gorbachev's reforms aimed for market and political freedom, but caused economic hardship (scarcity, currency fears). Despite challenges, some areas adapted, and within 30 years, Russia's resilience has brought it back to world influence.

Texas' strict "Heartbeat Act" bans most abortions at 6 weeks, empowering citizens to sue abortion providers for at least $10,000. While the 1973 Supreme Court declared abortion was legal, the Texas law's unique structure makes challenging it difficult.

Devil's Tower, the tallest volcanic column in the world, stands at 867 ft and emerged around 50 million years ago. Its formation remains a mystery, with theories ranging from igneous intrusion to eroded remnants of a laccolith.

ACLU compares net neutrality to fair phone calls: all internet traffic flows freely, no extra charges for streaming - but providers and investment worry. Weigh facts before supporting or opposing.

Teri Citterman suggests that CEOs should cultivate a poker face, which is a calm, outwardly confident expression that can be applied to both the face and body. This approach can be useful in various situations, such as interviews, tutoring, and academic settings, as it helps to hide emotions and exert control over challenging situations. The poker face can be a valuable tool for personal growth and improvement.

The Russian Orthodox Church, despite persecution during the Soviet era, has shaped Russian culture for over a millennium. Its influence, rooted in the Great Schism of 1054, instilled values like humility and charity. The church’s resilience is evident in its flourishing tradition and numbers today.

In light of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's ambition for economic expansion and South Korean President Moon Jae-In's dedication to reducing tensions, the text explores the possibility of Korean reunification. Notable occasions, like the combined march during the Winter Olympics in 2018, raise the possibilities of this.

In addition to inactivity, low self-esteem, a lack of social skills, being different, and ethical qualities are among the characteristics listed in the text that make people vulnerable to bullying. It implies that recognizing and resolving these issues can lower the risk of bullying and boost self-esteem.

This article argues that all sentient beings, including farm animals, have the capacity to form bonds and should be respected. It criticizes animal activists who selectively advocate for certain species while consuming products from others. The author asserts that all sentient beings deserve the right to life.