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Gukesh Wins Chess Match That Shocked the World
On June 1, 2025, during Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament, Gukesh faced Carlsen in a classical game. Despite being on the defensive for
Civil Engineering in the AI Era
Civil engineering is entering a new era. Not because our values have changed, but because our tools have. Everywhere you look, there’s noise: “AI is
Where is the PELOSI Act? Stop Congress From Trading Stocks
There might have been some premature excitement when this was proposed thinking it would gain traction. Then again, it’s the federal government we are talking
The Yen Carry Trade Blow-Up of 2024: A New Macro Realignment
Historical Context: Japan’s Easy Money and the Carry Trade Boom (2023–Early 2024) For years, Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy made the yen the world’s cheapest funding
The Petrodollar is Dead. Long Live the Digital Dollar.
A seismic shift is underway in the global financial system. Quiet, methodical, and largely unnoticed by the mainstream. The petrodollar, the foundation of American economic
Should Building Codes Be Free?
Should Building Codes Be Free? The Legal, Ethical, and Technological Battle Over Access to the Law In the construction and design world, a curious paradox
Trade War 2025: Which Countries Are Making Deals with America?
Let’s talk about how trade war is reshaping global commerce in 2025. America’s trade deficit with China hit a whopping $295.4 billion in 2024. That’s not
From Smoke to Silicon: Pope Leo XIV the AI Pope?
In 1891, Pope Leo XIII issued Rerum Novarum a groundbreaking encyclical that addressed the sweeping changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution. At a time when
The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: What’s Really at Stake
Did you know Ukraine holds 22 of the 34 minerals that the EU considers critical? Most folks have no clue that Ukraine’s sitting on nearly 10% of
Could the US Sell its Gold Reserves to Buy Bitcoin?
Origin of the Rumors and Proposals Speculation about the U.S. government selling gold reserves to buy Bitcoin can be traced to recent proposals in Washington.