In Iran war’s shadow, Israel’s renewed Lebanon campaign risks repeating failed lessons – and occupations – of the past
By Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame
Going into the war in Iran, the Israeli government seemingly had two intertwined goals: to bring down the Islamic Republic...
Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out
By Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary on...
The War Trump Can’t End
Washington needs a deal, but Tehran needs an enemy.
By Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic
For nearly five decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran...
When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains
By Chloe N. East, University of Colorado Boulder and Elizabeth Cox, University of...
Trump Takes His Cut
Federal stakes in public companies may enrich the government, but they are bad for America.
By James Surowiecki, The Atlantic
When it comes to...
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
By Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University
During an evening test fire...
Dell Gets a $9.7 Billion Defense Contract. Trump’s Portfolio Stands to Benefit.
The president’s family says his stock purchases are automatically timed, but recent acquisitions...
It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
By D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley,...
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
By Matthew Ray, University of Wisconsin-Stout and Reese Hufnagel, University...
Major Trump funder's company now a 'trainwreck'
By Nick Hilden, Alternet
Last week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX released its IPO prospectus in preparation for going public...
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
By Sufan Jiang, University of Tennessee; Nanyang Technological...
Trump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
Even the president’s supporters are alarmed.
By Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
No one yet knows the details of the Iran...
Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
Cristina Bodea, Michigan State University and Andrew Kerner, Michigan State University
Kevin Warsh...
Putin Can No Longer Hide His Catastrophe
The Russian dictator has lost control of the narrative.
By Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic
Regimes that go to war usually...
This Week In Blunders – May 17-23
Courtesy of Al Lewis, Business Blunders
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SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
By Scott Solomon,...
Where will money for the ‘Anti‑Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years
By Paul Figley, American University
The...
Trump Just Took Us Somewhere the Country Has Never Been Before
By Noah Shachtman, NY Times
President Trump has been thinking a lot about his place in...
Trump’s Endgame Is Surrender
He seems to hope to slip away without Americans noticing the magnitude of this defeat.
By Robert Kagan, The Atlantic
The outlines of President...
There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This
By The Editorial Board, NY Times
Has there ever been an episode of presidential corruption so...
Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
By Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University
During an evening test fire...
Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
By Matthew Ray, University of Wisconsin-Stout and Reese Hufnagel, University...
SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
By Scott Solomon,...
Trump Is Losing a Second War
The Iran debacle is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels
Courtesy of Paul Krugman
Last month, out of more than...
Health authorities work to contain cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
By Daniel Pastula, University of Colorado Anschutz
The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with a deadly...
China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
By Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University
China’s rapid rise...