More people are behind bars in the US than any other nation, and not because of more crime. Rather, a shift in “ideological policy choices” is the primary driver, according …
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The US dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency took another blow last week when Venezuela stopped accepting it as payment for oil. Instead, the oil-rich country has begun pricing …
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Most people have heard of black tea and green tea. Many have even heard of white tea. But unless they’re tea aficionados, they probably haven’t heard of oolong tea. That’s …
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A US semiconductor firm that is looking to be sold to a Chinese-backed private equity firm may need to get President Trump’s approval for the sale. The firm, Lattice Semiconductor …
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Increased sanctions against Venezuela could end up raising the cost of gasoline for American consumers. Most people don’t realize just how much oil is imported into the United States from …
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In response to new sanctions levied against Russia by the United States government, the Russian government reemphasized its desire to continue moving away from using the US dollar and US-connected …
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While most Americans are focused on the barbs traded between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, or on the United States government’s actions with regard to Russia, …
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In the aftermath of the death of American student Otto Warmbier from injuries sustained during his imprisonment in North Korea, the United States government is barring American citizens from using …
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The Commerce Department is expected to introduce new guidelines that would require that all oil pipelines built, expanded, or repaired in the United States be made with American-made steel. While …
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Foreign investors have been increasing their purchases of real estate in the United States, now reaching a record pace. Purchases this year are up almost 50% over last year, setting …