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Trump misreading a sign of American economic strength -- trade deficits -- as a weakness

Voices // 3 weeks ago

Trump misreading a sign of American economic strength -- trade deficits -- as a weakness

Tis persistent trade deficit is actually a sign of America's financial and technological dominance.

The big problem with Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center isn't the possibility of 'Cats'

Voices // 1 month ago

The big problem with Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center isn't the possibility of 'Cats'

Rather than ridiculing President's Trump's taste, responses to the Kennedy Center takeover would be better placed focusing on more fundamental questions about the role of U.S. government in the nation's artistic life.

Is there a way out of South Korea's political impasse? An interview with Rev. Jin-Hong Kim

Voices // 1 month ago

Is there a way out of South Korea's political impasse? An interview with Rev. Jin-Hong Kim

April 3 (UPI) -- Rev. Kim Jin-hong discusses changes to bolster the Korean conservative movement.

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs could hurt the U.S., an economist explains

Voices // 1 month ago

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs could hurt the U.S., an economist explains

The fanfare surrounding Trump's tariffs announcement masks a much larger gamble. What's really at stake is trust -- America's long-standing reputation as a stable and predictable destination for global investment.

Trump's new tariffs another step toward his day of reckoning

Voices // 1 month ago

Trump's new tariffs another step toward his day of reckoning

April 2 (UPI) -- On the current course of presidential decisions, a day of reckoning for Donald Trump is inevitable.

With planned blackouts becoming more common, having cash on hand is essential

Voices // 1 month ago

With planned blackouts becoming more common, having cash on hand is essential

The switch to electronic payments is making the world less resilient in the face of increasing numbers of major natural disasters.

Physician shortages have hobbled health care for decades -− and it could get worse

Voices // 1 month ago

Physician shortages have hobbled health care for decades -− and it could get worse

For decades, experts have warned of an impending decline in the physician workforce. Now, Americans across all regions, specialties and socioeconomic backgrounds are experiencing that decline firsthand or personally.

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment process exposes dangers to free democracy, rule of law

Voices // 1 month ago

South Korean President Yoon's impeachment process exposes dangers to free democracy, rule of law

March 27 (UPI) -- South Korean President Yoon's declaration of martial law in December was a wake-up call for Korean citizens, especially the younger generation, to the dire and dangerous state of the country's politics.

Signal's not the place for top-secret communications, but might be right choice for you

Voices // 1 month ago

Signal's not the place for top-secret communications, but might be right choice for you

When White House defense and national security leaders discussed an attack on targets in Yemen over messaging app Signal, it raised questions about operational security and recordkeeping and national security laws.

Shutting Department of Education will not solve underlying crisis

Voices // 1 month ago

Shutting Department of Education will not solve underlying crisis

March 26 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has moved to close the Department of Education on the grounds that it is inefficient and unnecessary and states and parents can better guide their children's learning needs.

Trump's goal to 'un-unite' Russia, China unlikely to work and could backfire

Voices // 1 month ago

Trump's goal to 'un-unite' Russia, China unlikely to work and could backfire

If creating a fissure between Moscow and Beijing is indeed the ultimate aim, Trump's vision is both naive and shortsighted.

The U.S. won't likely lead Ukraine's postwar recovery

Voices // 1 month ago

The U.S. won't likely lead Ukraine's postwar recovery

March 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump wants Ukraine to repay the United States for helping to defend the country against Russia's invasion.

Artificial intelligence systems can hallucinate just like people

Voices // 1 month ago

Artificial intelligence systems can hallucinate just like people

Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli. Technologies that rely on artificial intelligence can have hallucinations.

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries, museums of funding by shuttering this agency

Voices // 1 month ago

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries, museums of funding by shuttering this agency

The Institute of Museum and Library Services supports the nation's cultural institutions and local communities -- and much could be lost if the agency were dissolved.

Bottom line: peace or war in Ukraine?

Voices // 1 month ago

Bottom line: peace or war in Ukraine?

March 19 (UPI) -- Tuesday's phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin seemed to start in motion a possible cease-fire or truce. But caution is needed. And it may not work.

Why the left in South Korea may regret removing President Yoon

Voices // 1 month ago

Why the left in South Korea may regret removing President Yoon

March 18 (UPI) -- At first blush, removing President Yoon Suk Yeol might seem like a triumph for liberals in South Korea, if it transpires. As the saying goes, though, "be careful of what one wishes for."

The dangers of a Korean end-of-war declaration

Voices // 1 month ago

The dangers of a Korean end-of-war declaration

March 18 (UPI) -- Korea must be unified under a liberal constitutional form of government that is based on freedom and individual liberty, free market principles, the rule of law and human rights, as determined by the Korean people.

U.S. military has cared about climate change since dawn of Cold War -- for good reason

Voices // 1 month ago

U.S. military has cared about climate change since dawn of Cold War -- for good reason

Documents from the 1950s and 1960s show how the Pentagon poured support into climate and cold-region research to boost the national defense.

Big cuts at Education Department's civil rights office will impact vulnerable students for years

Voices // 1 month ago

Big cuts at Education Department's civil rights office will impact vulnerable students for years

The latest cuts further compound funding and staffing shortages that have plagued the Office of Civil Rights. The effects of these changes on the most vulnerable public school students will likely be felt for many years.

Refugee resettlement in U.S. creates major positive impact

Voices // 1 month ago

Refugee resettlement in U.S. creates major positive impact

Refugees haven't been welcome in the United States since the first day of President Donald Trump's second term, when he signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 90 days.

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