Gary Isbell 
China’s recent military parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3 was more than just a $2 billion theater to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Japanese surrender in World War II. Most people think the parade was just an occasion to showcase China’s military strength and weapon development. However, few casual observers … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is turning business job interviews upside down. Applicants are taking advantage of remote off-site interviews to engage in cheating. Many companies end up with incompetent employees who harm their bottom lines. The AI Race in Hiring Indeed, AI has introduced new challenges to the hiring process. Recruiters and employers … Read more
Europe’s unwavering commitment to equality and the green agenda is leading to its economic decline. If current trends persist, projections suggest that by 2035, the European Union’s per capita income will be half that of the United States. The U.S. is poised to surpass $100,000 in per capita income, while much of … Read more
Rare earth elements (REE) are the new commodities that will dominate global trade. Nations that have these elements can control vital parts of the world economy. The bad news is that China now holds this dominant role. The good news is that America, especially Alaska, has significant deposits of rare earths that … Read more
North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong Un’s inauguration of the luxurious Wonsan-Kalma resort feels like a scene from a dark satire. Labeled by state media as a beacon of “national treasure-level tourism,” this seaside resort ironically is located in a country crushed by its failing economy, scarce electricity, food shortages and brutal systemic … Read more
The Cuban Bishops Conference expressed concern about Cuba’s dire economic situation in a June 15 Jubilee Year message titled “Pilgrims of Hope” distributed to all the nation’s parishes. Many have expressed surprise at the “strong” or “blunt” tone of the letter, as it complains bitterly about the nation’s never-ending disastrous state. However, … Read more
Objectivity gives credibility to scientific study. When scientific research is swayed by political agendas, both science and politics are compromised. Nowhere is this conflict of interest more apparent than in the realm of climate science. For decades, climate activists have alternated between alarming scenarios of global cooling and global warming. When the … Read more
Electricity is at the forefront of essential services for a functioning modern society. However, in Cuba, after decades of central economic planning under communist leadership, reliable electricity remains an elusive luxury. The Marxist nation can spread revolutionary ideas worldwide but struggles to keep the lights on. On March 14, 2025, the entire … Read more
Most people acknowledge that AI holds great potential for both good and bad. However, few recognize the extent of its criminal applications. While it is still a new development, criminals are already exploiting it to take advantage of the unwary. Organized crime is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to operate more intelligently, quickly, … Read more
New York is at it again. The liberal state is “saving” the environment with a new measure that is motivated by unproven science and political posturing. New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, exemplifies the punitive policies associated with fossil fuel use. It will presumably collect $75 billion … Read more