About 25 percent of all critical infrastructure in the United States is at risk of becoming inoperable due to flooding, that’s according to a report released on Monday from the science and technology nonprofit First Street Foundation. The report, titled “The 3rd National Risk Assessment: Infrastructure on the Brink“, also takes a look at the…

There’s a trendy new moniker that’s meant to designate which companies and investment funds are “doing the right thing.” It’s called ESG, which stands for environmental, social, governance. Socially responsible investing is not only gaining popularity, it’s also outperforming traditional funds. Under environment, independent research firms may look at carbon emissions, pollution and water usage…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The flashy postcard, covered with images of syringes, beckoned people to attend Vax-Con ’21 to learn “the uncensored truth” about COVID-19 vaccines. Participants traveled from around the country to a Wisconsin Dells resort for a sold-out convention that was, in fact, a sea of misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines and…

A former concentration camp guard is on trial for assisting in the murder of 3,518 prisoners, 76 years after the end of World War II. The 100-year-old Nazi SS concentration camp guard on trial for his role in the Holocaust declared his innocence in court Friday. Due to German privacy rules, he has only been…

Update (10/8/21): A day after the Senate Judiciary committee came out with a report on former President Donald Trump and the 2021 election, President Joe Biden announced he will not invoke executive privilege on to prevent the House committee investigating the Capitol riots from obtaining requested documents. The committee asked for the documents back in August.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Friday, drug maker Merck said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use. If cleared, the drug would be the first pill shown…

America’s corporate executives are throwing tens of billions of dollars at corporate social justice programs in an effort to deal with racism across the country. Most of the funds are designated for housing and business loans. Does this sound familiar? Yes, we’ve tried this before, and we’ve seen it not only fail, but it has…

In an opinion piece published to the New York Times Friday, former ABC News executive Shelley Ross accused CNN anchor Chris Cuomo of sexual harassment. The alleged incident happened “at a going-away party for an ABC colleague” in 2005, back when Cuomo worked for Ross. “When Mr. Cuomo entered the Upper West Side bar, he walked…

Pfizer announced Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids as young as five years old. The video above shows Pfizer Senior Vice President Dr. Bill Gruber discussing the announcement. In a news release, Pfizer said it tested a much lower dose of its vaccine on kids in the 5-11 age group than…

Larry Lindsey is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Lindsey Group. He has held leading positions in government, academia, and business. Prior to forming The Lindsey Group, he held the position of Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council at the White House and was the Chief Economic Advisor to…