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COVID Shots for Kids Are Over
COVID shots for kids may soon vanish from routine care. Under new FDA leadership, rules now demand fresh clinical trials before approving COVID vaccines for healthy people under 65, including children. Experts warn this could make it nearly impossible for most kids to access even their first dose, despite ongoing risks.
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Why US Won’t Help Build Taiwan’s Nuclear Future
Taiwan faces a critical energy crossroads as its last nuclear reactor shuts down amid debates on nuclear power’s future. Despite U.S. offers to help with small modular reactors and waste management, high costs, long timelines, and unresolved radioactive waste issues make nuclear power an unlikely solution for Taiwan’s energy and security needs.
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The Next War Between India and Pakistan
A deadly attack in Kashmir ignited a fierce exchange of strikes between India and Pakistan, including drones and jets, ending only after U.S. intervention. The conflict strengthened Pakistan’s military standing, revealed weaknesses in India’s approach, and raised nuclear risks, leaving the region tense and unstable despite a cease-fire.
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The Inequality Myth
Many believe inequality is worsening, but a fuller view shows stable after-tax income gaps and widespread asset ownership. Wealth concentration has decreased over a century, while life standards rise. True progress comes from supporting entrepreneurship, fair taxation on capital income, and expanding opportunities rather than fearing wealth or blaming capitalism.
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The Next Fronts In The Trade War
The battle between the U.S. and China is shifting from tariffs to control over critical tech like microchips, AI, and data. Both nations are racing to dominate future digital infrastructure, with the U.S. restricting exports and China pushing self-reliance, making the tech rivalry the new front in their ongoing conflict.
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American VC Is Coming To India Like Never Before
India is on track to create a thousand billion-dollar startups over the next 20 years, driven by its young, tech-savvy population, growing domestic investment, and rapid innovation in AI and deep tech. With increasing U.S. venture capital interest and a unique, complex market, India is poised to become a global tech powerhouse.
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The Rise Of AI Manufacturing In China & S.Korea
A thousand unicorns may sound ambitious, but India’s booming tech ecosystem, young talent pool, rising domestic investment, and AI-led innovation are making it plausible. With U.S. venture capital eyeing cross-border opportunities, India is positioned to shape the next global tech wave, echoing the scale of Silicon Valley or China’s rise.
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White-Collar Workers Pivoting To Blue-Collar Work
Fed up with job rejections and AI-driven instability, some white-collar workers are turning to blue-collar roles for stability, purpose and faster wage growth. As demand rises in fields like healthcare, construction and hospitality, manual work is offering not just a paycheck but a fulfilling alternative to the uncertain corporate grind.
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Killing Drones Softly
Killing drones softly is becoming the new defense strategy as the Army shifts focus to safer, smarter ways to bring drones down. Backed by $5 million, Virginia Tech will lead research into non-kinetic tactics like jamming, spoofing and cyber takeovers, helping protect infrastructure while minimizing risk to people and property.
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The Soft Truth About Chubby Dogs
Some South Koreans are choosing to marry themselves in solo ceremonies called sologamy to celebrate self-love and resist societal pressure to wed. These weddings also help recoup traditional cash gifts amid falling marriage rates. While still rare, more companies now offer benefits for self-marriage, reflecting changing views on relationships.
