Almost everything that you see around you – the roads, the schools, the potholes and even the quality of your health care – is determined […]
Government Corruption and Stock Market Indexes
Government corruption is widely recognized as a major obstacle to international investment and economic growth. While the cost to society of bribing a bureaucrat for […]
Democracy in Crisis
In less than three decades, world democracy has suffered from the most serious setbacks in its history. As populist leaders reject pluralism and demand unchecked […]
World News Update
Until its cancellation in 2021, world news update was an overnight ABC News program that included general and offbeat news stories, weather forecasts, sports highlights, […]
How to Cover Breaking News
Usually, when something is breaking news it means there’s a developing story that needs to be covered quickly. These stories can range from plane crashes […]
Today’s Cybersecurity Threat
From data breaches to ransomware attacks to the growing risk of cyber attacks on IoT devices, the scope and severity of today’s cybersecurity threats is […]
How to Achieve Economic Growth
Economic growth is a goal that most people agree should be pursued, but it’s difficult to find effective ways to achieve. It requires big levers […]
The Effects of an Interest Rate Hike
When the Federal Reserve increases interest rates, it makes debt more expensive. That includes credit card balances, adjustable-rate mortgages and even student loans. But higher […]
Drug Approval News for 2024
Six weeks after a reduction in force slashed the Food and Drug Administration’s workforce, signs are emerging that its drug approval process may change. That’s […]
How Do Inflation Rates Affect You?
The inflation rate measures the pace of price increases for a set of goods and services. A higher rate indicates prices are rising more quickly […]