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Science and Technology

How are fusion projects progressing toward net energy and engineering milestones?

Albert T. Gudmonson

Understanding Net Energy in Fusion ProcessesNuclear fusion aims to produce power from fusion reactions in quantities that exceed the energy required to initiate and sustain them. This goal is widely…

Houston strengthens energy innovation ecosystems tied to sustainability and industrial transformation

USA

Houston: leveraging traditional energy for climate solutions

Albert T. Gudmonson

Houston has long been recognized as the energy capital of the world, built on decades of leadership in oil and gas exploration, refining, and petrochemicals. Today, the city is redefining…

Investments and Business

America’s rich: a continuous ascent

Albert T. Gudmonson

While many Americans have seen their finances improve in recent years, the gains have not been shared equally. Wealthier households continue to accumulate assets and expand their economic influence, while…

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Science and Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes: ground test failure

Albert T. Gudmonson

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after an incident involving its New Glenn rocket during a ground engine test in Florida. The event adds new uncertainty to the company’s ambitious…

The federal gas tax is on Trump’s hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.

USA

The federal gas tax: Trump’s target and your potential savings

Albert T. Gudmonson

Escalating fuel prices have prompted numerous state and federal leaders to weigh pausing gasoline taxes as motorists contend with some of the steepest costs in years, yet experts note that…

Investments and Business

How America’s rich get richer: an analysis

Albert T. Gudmonson

Although many Americans have experienced better financial conditions in recent years, these improvements have not been distributed evenly, as affluent households keep building assets and broadening their economic sway, while…

Charles Schwab Foundation Launches Schwab Moneywise Momentum Grants as Part of a Million Multi-Year Commitment to Financial Education

Social Responsibility

Empowering financial education: Charles Schwab Foundation’s Moneywise Momentum Grants program

Albert T. Gudmonson

Charles Schwab Foundation has launched a new nationwide grant initiative designed to bolster financial education delivered through nonprofit organizations, aiming to inspire fresh strategies that empower individuals to gain the…

USA

How much would you save if Trump cut the federal gas tax?

Albert T. Gudmonson

Escalating fuel prices have prompted numerous state and federal leaders to weigh pausing gasoline taxes as motorists contend with some of the steepest costs in years, yet experts note that…

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Culture and Entertainment

The surprising accuracy of Barry Levinson’s flop Toys in predicting warfare

Albert T. Gudmonson

When Barry Levinson debuted “Toys” in 1992, audiences encountered an offbeat comedy coated in vivid imagery and surreal whimsy, and today many viewers returning to the film are realizing how…