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A New Cold War Heats up in the Arctic
The old Cold War has not completely disappeared. It’s gotten colder — frozen, in fact. Russia is mighty active in the Arctic, home to untapped mineral, natural gas and oil deposits plus newly expanded shipping lanes. Indeed, Russia has recently res...
Trump Marks Columbus Day, Praises Explorer's Drive for Discovery as 'core of the American spirit'
There are some public officials, cities and states which prefer not to recognize Columbus Day on Monday, opting instead to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Native Americans Day. At least eight states, 10 universities and more than 130 citie...
'Dire famine' by 1975: Experts Chart Worst Failures in 'eco-polcalyptic' Predictions
12While national leaders participate in Climate Week in New York City and elsewhere, one organization reveals the follies of some past ideas about environmental matters. “Wrong again: 50 years of failed eco-polcalyptic predictions,” wrote Myron Ebe...
'Steady deterioration': Only 18% of Colleges Now Require Students to Take U.S. History and Civics
The past is no longer prologue on many campuses. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni — a nonprofit that supports an increase of college-level civic education — has released a new survey to support that idea. It reveals the “alarming” things...
