Andrew B. Raupp has spent over two decades shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. His work focuses on not only teaching technical skills but also ensuring that students learn how to apply these skills to solve real-world problems and foster community growth. Born and raised in Detroit, a city that…
Texas, U.S. – Private school choice advocates are gearing up for a pivotal moment in 2025, with Texas poised to become the last major Republican stronghold to embrace their movement. If successful, the victory in Texas would mark a significant milestone for school choice advocates, but it also presents a formidable new challenge: expanding their…
Since the Cold War’s end, Canada and Ireland have navigated a shifting geopolitical landscape increasingly defined by multipolarity, a retreating Pax Americana, and the erosion of the rules-based international order. Both nations, historically adept at leveraging diplomacy to amplify their influence, now face the challenge of adapting their grand strategies to these emerging realities. However,…
Photojournalist Ted Soqui’s visual recap of the year in Los Angeles. The climate dominated most of what I decided to photograph in 2024. People are always my favorite subjects, and they make the best images. The power of protest was another subject I photographed, often to the point of exhausting the batteries in my cameras. This…
By China Business Spotlight China is waging an all-out production war that is redefining the global economic order. While the USA is fighting an open trade conflict with punitive tariffs and subsidies, Beijing is pursuing a quieter but more effective strategy: control over global supply chains and production sites. Europe is not only facing the…
On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, a young Nigerian, was arrested after attempting to detonate a bomb aboard a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit. The plane, carrying 289 passengers and crew members, was targeted by Abdulmutallab, who had concealed a plastic explosive sewn into his underwear. However, his attempt to detonate the bomb…
By Lone Star American (@MadDog_TX) Look, I respect Elon and Vivek and look forward to their DOGE-cutting government by a lot, but let’s be real here. The following are all American software engineers, love them or hate them, they are significant in their respective fields. They all have made major contributions. So if you tell…
Alabama, U.S. – Rev. R.A. Mathews, an acclaimed theologian and author, has released Reaching to God – The Christmas Edition, a detailed exploration of the Christmas story from biblical and historical perspectives. The book delves into lesser-known events, characters, and prophecies surrounding the birth of Jesus, weaving together scripture and history for a deeper understanding…
Let’s introduce you to Wyatt O’Brian Evans, a journalist, author, radio personality, voice-over talent/instructor, and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)/advocate/public speaker.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Yvonne Pierre, a prolific write at the top of her game. It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today? My journey to becoming a writer is not…
