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 repression. The resort … 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, the letter states … 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 weather refused to … 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 nation went dark … 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, and accurately. These … 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 from energy companies … 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 a debate on … Read more
The alleged discovery of 215 bodies in unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia sent shockwaves throughout Canada in May 2021. The alleged tragedy became a rallying cry for liberal politicians and indigenous tribe activists everywhere. Justin Trudeau’s administration immediately took a position without any facts. He took center stage by … 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 be fraught with … 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 wisdom. Despite their … Read more
