The Unshakeable Resilience of Lahaina, One Year After the Wildfires
Under a glowing Hawaiian sky, the haunting call of a conch shell pierces the air at Hanakaʻōʻō Beach Park. Known as “Kani Ka Pū,” it signals the beginning of a solemn gathering. Hundreds of surfers and outrigger canoe paddlers take…
Ferguson Taught Me That I Belong
I’ll never forget where I was on August 9, 2014. I was at my desk at the bank, scrolling through Twitter during a break from helping customers navigate the financial strain of their mortgages. I wasn’t prepared for what I…
Governors’ Show of Support for Biden Complicates Democratic Efforts to Replace Him
In an unexpected twist, a group of Democratic governors have added a new layer of complexity to the ongoing debate over President Joe Biden’s future in the 2024 election. By gathering in Washington to meet with Biden and publicly pledge…
U.S. Government Takes Action Against Solar Scams: A Call for Consumer Help
As the residential solar industry experiences rapid growth, thanks in part to incentives like those in the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s also facing a troubling rise in scams targeting unsuspecting consumers. To combat this issue, the U.S. Department of the…
What Tim Walz Brings to the Democratic Ticket
When Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the decision was largely celebrated within the Democratic Party, both for his progressive credentials and his image as a safe, steady vice-presidential pick. Walz, with his balance of…
EU Court Delivers Major Blow to Apple Over $14.4 Billion Tax Bill
In a significant ruling, the European Union’s Court of Justice has upheld a 2016 decision, declaring that Apple must pay a €13 billion ($14.4 billion) tax bill in Ireland—a verdict that strengthens the EU’s ongoing crackdown on preferential tax deals…
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch on Microsoft’s Partnership, AI Regulation, and Europe’s AI Landscape
Mistral AI, the Paris-based AI startup, has become a European champion in the artificial intelligence space, earning recognition as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024. This meteoric rise is partly attributed to the company’s focus on releasing…
New CDC Regulations Simplify Flying With Your Dog Starting August 2024
Flying to the United States with your furry friend just got easier. Beginning August 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new rules designed to simplify the process for pet owners traveling with dogs from…
Whitmer Disavows ‘Draft Gretch’ Movement and Sends a Stark Warning to Biden
When Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer reached out to a senior official within President Biden’s campaign on a Friday night, her message was crystal clear: she wanted nothing to do with the rising “Draft Gretch” movement. Her name, which had been…