Saturated media coverage of hurricanes like Harvey and Irma can make it seem like disasters happen all the time. Is the frequency of billion-dollar disasters really rising?
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The association of Muslims with terrorists in the wake of the 9/11 attacks continues to affect the nation in myriad ways.
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Three men of Central Asian descent have been arrested in New York on the charges of conspiracy to provide material support to the ISIL terrorist group.
Read More »America’s Triumphant Return to Human Space Exploration
The United States took the first step on its long journey to Mars when the Orion spacecraft blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on its inaugural test flight. But Orion’s first test flight represents much more than an opportunity to collect data and refine spacecraft design; it represents the return of American leadership and ambition on the final frontier.
Read More »US Coastal Cities Face Up to Climate Change
New York, Miami and Washington D.C. are having to upgrade flood protection systems to adapt to rising sea levels.
Read More »Florida’s Legislative Turnaround on Immigration
Florida’s changing demographics and immigrant advocacy are helping its legislators reconsider where they stand on immigration reform.
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