Drugs aren’t solving mental illness — here’s what might
By Lauren F Friedman From Tech Insider Mental illness is nothing new. Even thousands of years ago, Hippocrates recognized the difference between momentary sadness and illness, writing that if “a fright or despondency lasts for a long time, it is…
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Will Cuba’s gain cause the Caribbean pain?
By David Jessop From Jamaica Gleaner One of the Caribbean tourism industry’s greatest concerns may be about to materialise: American citizens being allowed to travel to Cuba on an individual basis. At present, it is only possible for most United…
US president targets hedge funds in personal remarks on poverty, race
From The Daily Herald WASHINGTON–President Barack Obama addressed U.S. struggles with class and race in personal terms on Tuesday and renewed his call to close tax loopholes enjoyed by wealthy hedge fund managers as a way to reduce poverty among…
ECLAC hails thaw in US-Cuba relations
From T&T Newsday THE following is a statement delivered by Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Executive Secretary Alicia Barcena on last Wednesday’s historic announcement by United States President Barack Obama of plans to restore diplomatic relations…
Lawyers see business opportunity in Obama’s Cuba opening
By Andrew Ramonas and Katelyn Polantz, From The National Law Journal Correction: This artlcle has been changed to reflect that Marco Rubio is incoming chairman of the Foreign Relations submcommittee on the Western Hemisphre. The U.S. business community is largely…
20th century British royals in the U.S.A.
By Chris Wild From Mashable The royal family’s trips stateside over the past century 1920 Edward, prince of Wales, making a speech in San Diego, California, during a royal visit to the U.S. A pair of magnavox horns help…
Foreign policy issues becoming a headache? There’s an AUMF for that
From Huffington Post WASHINGTON — As Congress wrestles with its role in authorizing the president to use military force overseas, a quick look through the archives reveals that the White House has plenty of other active military authorizations to choose…
40 under 40: Real difference makers in tech and business
From TechRepublic By Lyndsey Gilpin Unsatisfied with Fortune’s choices for the most influential people in business, we came up with our own ’40 under 40′ list of leaders affecting change and making positive impacts on the world. Fortune’s “40 Under…
How a tiny fishing village became the gadget factory of the world, and why that’s just the beginning of its ambitions
By Steve Ranger From Tech Republic It’s a hot summer evening in Shenzhen, but it’s still cool inside the Apple store. The young shoppers are checking out the phones and nodding along to the music by a British indie band…
Doctors Chief: CDC curbs secondhand smoke more than Ebola
By Bill Hoffmann and Todd Beamon From Newsmax The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more safeguards against secondhand smoke than it does regarding Ebola, Dr. Jane Orient, director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, said on…
