Whether by sea, air or land, the United States and its allies in the Pacific are going to great lengths to deter China and North Korea from upsetting the balance of power in the region. A large part of the strategy against China involves using unmanned vehicles, including what the Navy calls Unmanned Surface Vessels,…

The shale revolution has unlocked massive new energy reserves and spurred economic growth and development in the United States and worldwide. The first and second phases of the shale revolution pioneered and then scaled up new industries and technologies. The third and final component involves reshoring these industries back to the United States in the…

Deep sea mining is poised to boost worldwide production of clean energy technology, but the potential harm it could do to the ocean environment in the process has still yet to be determined. Small rocks known as polymetallic nodules cover vast areas of the ocean floor, and their contents could be worth trillions of dollars,…

Apple has reportedly decided to cancel its show, “The Problem with Jon Stewart,” just weeks before it was set to begin shooting its third season. The comedy-news program aired on Apple TV+ and featured unfiltered critiques of current affairs. According to The New York Times, Stewart told staff on Thursday Oct. 19, that “potential show…

Those who are keeping up with news out of the Israel-Hamas war are seeing a number of conflicting reports. Following an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, reports containing contradictory claims and details have been released to the public, creating confusion regarding credible reporting. With the amount of serious and consequential events happening in the…

On Oct. 8, Israel officially declared war against Hamas, following a brutal surprise attack by the terrorist group. Since then, the conflict has escalated, with much of the fighting taking place in Gaza. So, how will the war end? Will Israel defeat Hamas? Will there be a cease-fire? Or is this conflict the start of…

Iran is considered an energy superpower. It is a nation rich in oil with one major consumer. While Iran’s money was used to fund Hamas’ attack on Israel, Iran largely gets its money from China. Because of China’s backing and an ease of U.S. sanctions, Iran’s finances are healthy — as is the financial support…

Amazon, Tripadvisor, and Expedia are among some of the most popular online marketplaces and travel sites taking aim at fake reviews. In a statement released on Tuesday, Oct. 17, some online giants have announced they will team up to thwart the ever-growing problem. According to Tripadvisor’s yearly transparency report, in 2022, fake reviews on the…

The Sinaloa cartel is ordering its members to stop fentanyl production and trafficking in response to increasing U.S. pressure. Non-compliance with this directive carries grave consequences, including abduction or death, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Led by El Chapo’s sons, the Sinaloa cartel issued this order to ease U.S. authorities’ ongoing scrutiny. They…

In June 2023, a Sikh separatist leader from India was killed in Canada. Canada is formally investigating the murder as a possible state assassination plot orchestrated by India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that the assassination, if true, would be considered “an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty.” The situation has caused a widening diplomatic…