Year: 2023

Is America still credit-worthy?

America just saw its credit rating drop. The Associated Press reported that Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. debt rating from AAA to AA. That was “a move that spurred debate in Washington about spending and tax policies.” Fitch said the government’s rising debt burden and the country’s increasingly ugly political fights — including factors like…

Who is 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a member of one of the most influential political families in American history, and that name recognition has followed him throughout his career, first as an environmental lawyer and later as an anti-vaccine crusader. Now, the 69-year-old is focusing on his latest endeavor: ousting President Biden and becoming the 2024…

How Niger got here and what it could mean for West Africa’s future

The West African country of Niger has been thrown into turmoil following a coup that removed the nation’s democratically elected leader. In a strange twist of fate, Niger’s leader was ousted by members of the military presidential guard who were sworn to protect him but instead installed their general as the country’s new head of government. …

Federal agencies investigating near miss between Southwest jet and private plane

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Saturday they were investigating a near miss between a Southwest Airlines flight and a private plane, the latest in a string of narrowly avoided accidents in the skies.  The incident occurred Friday at San Diego International Airport. According to both agencies, a Cessna 560X…

US-Ukraine space project taught resilience, innovation. Why it’s over.

Cooperation Europe US-Ukraine space project taught resilience, innovation. Why it’s over. | View caption Hide caption A little-known but fruitful partnership in space between the United States and Ukraine has come to an end, a victim of the war with Russia. But the Antares program has left warm memories on both sides. Yet the triumph…