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US selling Japan Tomahawk missiles in military defense buildup

As more regions experience extreme weather, some experts say it's time to worry about how climate change will impact our food supply.

It’s time to worry about climate change impact on our food

Ukraine launched modified Soviet-era drones at two military bases inside Russia, changing the geography of the war.

Ukraine’s home-modified drones strike Russian bases

The price cap on Russian oil puts us all in uncharted territory. Some warn that it could make global shipping much more dangerous.

Russian oil price cap approaching uncharted territory

When President Biden repackaged green pro-American manufacturing programs into the Inflation Reduction Act, it rubbed Europe the wrong way.

Biden’s pro-American present for Europe

The U.S. House has interceded in a possible devastating rail strike, but the system that created the conditions for the strike remains.

How the US system created conditions for rail strike scenario

Widespread dissent was once unthinkable in China. But recent protests signal that we may be seeing the end of China as a superpower.

The end of China as a superpower is already happening

Iranian protests continue but they have not attained geopolitical significance. The ruling elite maintains control and meets its commitments. FILE PHOTO: People light a fire during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran September 21, 2022. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE DUE TO LIGHTING CONDITIONS/File Photo

Update: Iranian protests continue

Ukraine war decided in spring

Who will win the Ukraine War and when?

Russia has now set its war efforts on attacking crucial infrastructure such as energy plants as a way to cripple Ukraine during winter.

Russia targets Ukraine infrastructure as winter approaches

Without supplying Ukraine with too many weapons in its war, the U.S. has a window of opportunity to drive a stake through Russia's heart.

US has opportunity to drive stake through Russia’s heart in Ukraine War

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Prices of natural gas in Europe could go even higher

Sweden may have discovered who attacked the Nord Stream pipeline. However the truth may only make things worse for Europe.

The truth about Russia and Nord Stream may cripple Europe

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Why I’m bullish on Houston’s global potential

The armed drone used to attack an oil tanker off Oman portends challenging times for the maritime industry, affecting Asia more than others.

Armed drone attack on oil tanker sign of challenging times in transport

Global economic uncertainty means America may soon have to reverse course and learn to build electronics again, for its own sake.

America may soon have to learn to build electronics again

Fall of Kherson effect on Crimea

Fall of Kherson might be the beginning of fall of Crimea

The Russian withdrawal from Kherson is a huge opportunity for Ukraine forces and very likely the end of any meaningful Russian offensive.

Russian withdrawal from Kherson a huge opportunity for Ukraine

Russia is unlikely to resort to chemical warfare in Ukraine because those types of weapon are too hard and too costly to implement.

We can stop worrying about Russia using chemical warfare

In Germany, the Social Democrats and their two partners are at odds about next steps in Ukraine. It could mean trouble for NATO countries.

Germany needs to send aid to Ukraine but it’s complicated

The U.S. is in a phase of rapid industrial growth. This will benefit cities like Detroit with pre-existing manufacturing infrastructure.

Detroit will rise again to be an industrial powerhouse

Despite unpopular economic policies, Biden has exhibited managerial competence and a level of humility making him a highly engaged president.

Biden is the most engaged president of the last 13 years

The Fed's fourth straight rate hike will impact all Americans, but millennials will really feel the pain of rising interest rates.

Millennials will really feel the pain from rising interest rates

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump are more similar than one might think and both place in the bottom 10% of U.S. presidents.

Trump and Obama bottom 10% of presidents in US history