While the exact number of firearms in civilian hands worldwide is nearly impossible to determine, Small Arms Survey, an independent research project based at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, in 2017 […]
2022 will go down as the year the United States got serious about climate action. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s climate goals are finally within striking distance. The U.S. was not […]
According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, a staggering 73 percent of 139 mass shootings recorded worldwide between 1998 and 2019 occurred in the U.S. While mass […]
The $1.7 trillion federal government spending package recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden includes a collection of provisions that will change and expand the existing retirement savings system, including […]
The crystalline saltwater flats around the island of Andros, The Bahamas, are filled with lightning-quick bonefish that beguile sport fishers. Vast nurseries of knotty mangroves and seagrass beds shelter baby spiny lobster, snapper and […]
Americans bought 16.4 million guns in 2022, making it the third busiest year on record for firearm sales. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted nearly 31.5 million checks in 2022, of which more than […]
The most sophisticated hacking operations often use surprisingly simple methods to gain access to major targets. Bad password hygiene is the most common culprit in a cyber incident. The practice of password spraying got […]
Marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals are some of the most charismatic and beloved creatures living in the sea. They also play vital roles as both predator and prey, helping to maintain the balance […]
A Fistful of Dollar Stores Dollar stores are expanding rapidly, with several discount retail chains opening new locations across the US. Two of the most ubiquitous dollar store chains, Dollar Tree (DLTR) and […]
Quick takes: Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color can experience more frequent power outages than whiter and more affluent neighborhoods. Important decisions that affect energy costs and service are made by obscure technocratic panels, without input from […]