The Role Sweden Plays Between North Korea and the West
After the Korean War came to an end in July 1953, North Korea signed a massive trade deal with Sweden in an effort to rebuild their economy and to become…
The New Age of Corporate Monopolies
1. AT&T INC.│MARKET CAP: $239 BILLION BRANDS THEY OWN: AT&T, DirecTV, U-verse Time Warner and its properties (Such as CNN, HBO, TBS, TNT, and Cartoon Network)│*Status: Pending* Cricket Wireless, Sky…
Could the U.S. Imposing Tariffs on Imported Steel Trigger Possible Trade War With China?
Latest Update as of March 8, 2018, 6:00 p.m. ET: President Trump signed an order imposing stiff and sweeping new tariffs of “25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent…
And You Thought You Knew Nepal? Fun Facts
Nepal is a landlocked country sandwiched between two neighboring giants, India in the South and China in the North. Nepal, with an area of 56,827 square miles (147,181 square kilometers),…
Nepal’s Historic Dharahara Tower Collapses│Nepal Earthquake 2015
Nepal’s historic monument once stood as the tallest building in Nepal now becomes a site for selfies. Dharahara, Nepal’s iconic nine-storey tower originally called Bhimsen tower, named after the Prime…
First Hemophiliac to Summit MT. Everest
What can one man possibly do to change the lives of people around the world? Well, Chris Bombardier did it with his selfless act and a strong will to summit…
The Muse Project: a Paradigm Shift for Women Actors
After decades of gender equality efforts in many parts of American life, studies show that the American film, television, and theater industries are sectors that have made little progress and…
The 5 Most Popular TED Talks of All Time to Inspire You Like Never Before
Are you feeling like getting inspired, motivated or just looking for a feel-good cry? Then look no further. There’s no better way to start your day than with a fresh…
What Will the Future Look Like Without Net Neutrality?
Talking about Net Neutrality is particularly difficult when there is misinformation everywhere these days. On December 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal the net neutrality rules that…
How Powerful Is Your Brain?
Explore the greatest scientific frontier—the human brain—that uses a quarter of the body’s entire energy supply, yet only accounts for about two percent of the body’s mass. So how does…