For most of human history, the best a lunatic could do to inflict widespread harm was hurl rocks at people nearby. The Industrial Revolution led to today’s sophisticated weaponry. And this century, dozens of nations will likely have military capabilities far exceeding what leading strategists ...
In Utah, an issue of paramount concern to every family and business is the affordability and accessibility of health care. Our state is facing a health care challenge — one that threatens to undermine the strides we've made in ensuring that our citizens do not have to choose between their ...
Gov. Spencer Cox recently unveiled the “Utah First Homes” program, which has a goal of building 35,000 new starter homes by 2028. In a state with a housing shortage and skyrocketing prices, 35,000 homes hitting the market would be extremely welcome. Furthermore, an emphasis on starter ...
Was Dec. 21, 2012, the end of days? Nope. Not so much. The 13-baktun cycle of the Maya Long Count calendar ended on Dec. 21, 2012, the winter solstice. This cycle is 1,872,000 days or 5,125.366 tropical years long. (A tropical year is when the sun passes from one vernal equinox to another. It ...
There has plenty of good news to celebrate here at the end of 2023, the promise that populist movements can continue to catch fire. In a rebuke of socialism, Argentina elected libertarian Javier Milei. In a similar rebuke of globalism, the Netherlands elected nationalist Geert Wilders. And ...
Though I don’t do Santa Claus with my kids, I think there are ways the concept can either induce shame or confidence in children, depending on how we use it. Let’s discuss Santa shaming first. Children learn to define themselves according to adult perceptions. If they feel respected and ...
