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Giorgia Meloni Faces Big Tests On China, Russia And The EU Economy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to power with a string of superlatives. She’s the country’s first female prime minister, and she’s brought…
2 years, 7 months ago
There’s A Lot You Don’t Know About The US Space Force
The US Space Force, established in 2019, is the first new branch of the military to be created since 1947, and its mission is vast: defend US interes…
2 years, 7 months ago
US-Made Guns Are Fueling Global Shootings
American-made guns are pouring into countries all over the globe, even more so after the US made it easier to export guns in 2020. Even as America’s …
2 years, 7 months ago
Rhino Horn Poachers Are Forcing Rangers To Innovate
For years, park rangers in South Africa have tried to stop poachers who kill rhinos for their valuable horns. But it’s impossible to keep up–and rhin…
2 years, 7 months ago
Big Take News Wrap: Biden. Trump. Ukraine. China
We’re trying something new today. Instead of bringing you just one important story, we’re rounding up some of the week’s biggest news from the US and…
2 years, 7 months ago
Have We Hit Peak Social Media?
Meta’s new Twitter-like social media platform called Threads is signing up users at a record pace. But will it last–and will it be a “Twitter killer”…
2 years, 7 months ago
Millions Of Americans Still Don’t Have Broadband. That’s About To Change
Seven percent of US households and businesses lack basic broadband internet. The Biden administration plans to remedy that with $42 billion in federa…
2 years, 7 months ago
‘Battery Belt’ Factories Promise A Bright Future. Workers Need Convincing
The US Battery Belt, which stretches from Michigan to Georgia, has emerged as a regional hub for building electric vehicle batteries and other compon…
2 years, 7 months ago
You Never Think About Your Car’s Catalytic Converter—Until Thieves Saw It Off
Catalytic converters are a vital part of emissions reduction in gas-powered vehicles. But that’s not why they’ve been making headlines. Thieves acros…
2 years, 7 months ago
Everyone’s Making Money On The Women’s World Cup—Except The Women
The world can’t wait for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which starts later this month. Ticket sales are on track to smash records, and viewership has gr…
2 years, 7 months ago