Opinion: Utah’s AI innovation ecosystem can serve as a model for America’s AI Action Plan

As I read America’s AI Action Plan, the much-awaited AI roadmap for the nation, I am delighted to see reflections of Utah’s AI innovation ecosystem. The plan outlines three pillars aimed at securing U.S. leadership in the age of AI: Innovations in AI, AI- …

IHG is redefining the tropical getaway with these luxury resorts in Latin America

The Caribbean and Latin America have long been go-to destinations for travelers chasing the summer sun … and for good reason. The region offers everything from luxe island escapes to laid-back beach towns, all within a short flight from the U.S. Not to …

Latin America's 2025 growth forecast rises slightly

Workers rest at a construction site in Buenos Aires in 2024. South America is projected to lead regional growth in 2025, with gross domestic product expanding 2.7%, driven by recoveries in Argentina and Ecuador, faster growth in Colombia and strong …

Seeking central Iowa’s ultimate BBQ

Feature Story By Jim Duncan 8/6/2025 Whole hog BBQ, like this one from Webster City Custom Meats, is still practiced in Iowa. Historically, Iowa has been barbecue challenged. Before refrigeration became common, the BBQ genre developed in the …

US crypto strategic reserve fever spreads to Asia and Latin America—here are the latest countries eyeing crypto reserves

The establishment of a US crypto strategic reserve has started a global trend of nations interested in holding crypto assets like Bitcoin. Here are the countries expressing interest in holding crypto. Summary The US crypto strategic reserve started a …

America’s promotion of stablecoins could have global consequences

Donald Trump has imposed stiff tariffs on Indian goods entering the US market. This part of his disruptive mercantilist agenda to bring US trade with the rest of the world back into balance has quite naturally dominated news headlines over the past few …

There’s a price to pay for ardent rate cutters put in charge of central banks

Thailand was saddled with US tariffs and forced to call it a good deal. But the country’s besieged political leaders have managed a feat that President Donald Trump has so far found elusive. In naming an advocate of aggressive monetary easing to be the …

Bad Takes: Talking about climate change's role in the Central Texas floods isn't 'politicizing the issue'

click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Karim Shuaib II The July's Central Texas flooding is responsible for at least 137 deaths. Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis. If we cannot recognize our own given natures and the natural world as setting …

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Op-Ed: Carbon capture is central to an America First energy vision

The Valero oil refinery near Hahnville, La. ©Brigida Sanchez | U.S. Army Corps of EngineersIn Louisiana and across the country, carbon capture, utilization, and storage is emerging as a critical tool to preserve American energy leadership and grow our …