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

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

Net-zero policies seek to balance a nation’s greenhouse gas emissions with those removed from the atmosphere. This is done through practices like carbon capture, reforestation and other offsetting measures. The goal is to reach a zero-emission result by 2050. When the Trump administration abandoned global net-zero climate policies, it not only sparked … Read more

After years of sanctions, some leaders are calling to welcome Russia back to the community of nations. They point out lost business opportunities that might now be explored. However, let the investor beware. Despite appearances of resilience, Russia’s economy is not everything it seems to be. Making any new business deals will … Read more

At first glance, the United States and Canada seem like two siblings who grew up in the same neighborhood but chose slightly different paths. One drove a flashy car, dreamed big, and became the extrovert at every party. The other, while quieter and more contemplative, cultivated a reputation for politeness and pragmatic … Read more

In 1873, President Ulysses S. Grant tasked Colonel B. S. Alexander from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with assessing California’s water supply. Eventually, some 1,200 dams were built to manage what is both vital for California’s farming and the state’s most elusive resource. However, managing water was only part of the … Read more

The pleasure of drinking alcohol is deeply engraved in our culture. Whether used for festive toasts or quiet evening reflections, enjoying a bottle of wine enriches our lives, culture and relationships. However, wine and alcohol have their enemies. Some claim that even moderate drinking may be potentially carcinogenic. The government has recently … Read more