Thursday, July 16, 2026 3:33 PM ET
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Voices - When can a power company take land for data center infrastructure? July 16 (UPI) -- Meeting data center power demands will mean building more transmission lines and acquiring more land to put them on.5 hours ago
Latin America's economic saga: How to escape the low-growth trap5 hours ago
Building a long‑term base on the Moon will require extensive planning6 hours ago
Large language models prioritize Western morals, overlook other cultures1 day ago
Tô Lâm at Shangri-La: The gap between the speech and the system -- On May 29, Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm delivered the keynote address at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.5 hours ago
Despite the growth of AI schools, AI tutors aren't better than humans -- Over the past decade, the AI-focused, for-profit Alpha School has grown from one campus in Austin, Texas, to a growing list of more than 15 schools.6 hours ago
Civic education in Latin America needs moral roots -- As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, a debate has reemerged over the condition of civic education.1 day ago
America's teachers should be paid like military officers -- Every public school teacher should receive a salary equivalent to a military officer of comparable experience, supplemented by a housing allowance.2 days ago
Latin America needs a new vocabulary for an age of geopolitics -- The CSIS published an analysis in the spring asking: Could Russia and China coordinate to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and the Caribbean?3 days ago
The U.S. murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 -- here's why -- The reported rate of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in 2025 was the lowest since reliable national data began to be collected in 1960.3 days ago
Ivermectin isn't a cancer miracle drug, influencers claim otherwise -- Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it's effective against cancer.6 days ago
Australia's South China Sea presence may soon face a strategic test -- For years, Australia has expanded its military footprint in the South China Sea with broad political backing and relatively little cost.6 days ago
Humanism, transhumanism, posthumanism: Redefining the human -- Like tectonic plates colliding, humanism and the humanities are confronting movements that question long-held definitions of the human person.7 days ago
As FIFA's riches grow, can it still protect the beautiful game? -- Soccer fans around the world are witnessing a tournament on a scale never seen before as the FIFA World Cup features 48 teams playing 104 matches.7 days ago
Exposure to chemicals can add up -- simple steps to reduce your dose -- Depending on the dose, timing and circumstances of exposure, some chemicals in our environment -- both natural and human-made -- may affect health.8 days ago
Nicaragua's opposition must prepare for a succession crisis -- I took part in a meeting of Nicaraguan democratic opposition leaders hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.9 days ago
Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children -- Sports provide children opportunities to build their social skills and confidence, as well as improve their sense of belonging and physical fitness.9 days ago
Paraguay's economic rise and what it means for the Southern Cone -- Landlocked, sparsely populated and dependent on a narrow export base, Paraguay has spent decades on the margins of South America's economic conversation.10 days ago
Data centers pit democracy and capitalism against each other -- Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that's because a variety of groups have competing interests.10 days ago
What Latin America's liberators learned from the American Revolution -- On July 4, the United States will commemorate 250 years since the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.13 days ago