Government Accountability

UN Votes Reveal Growing Rift Over Cuba Embargo Amid Shifting Global Alliances

The UN General Assembly’s annual non-binding resolution condemning the U.S. embargo on Cuba passed again—but with an unprecedented surge in opposing votes, signaling cracks in the global stance and raising questions about Washington’s strategy.

By Economics Desk | October 29, 2025

Disaster Preparedness

West Virginia’s First Responders Left Vulnerable as Flood Risks Mount

Nearly 200 West Virginia fire stations and essential facilities stand in the path of worsening flood risks, exposing a dangerous gap in emergency readiness while government funding and enforcement lag behind escalating threats.

By Economics Desk | October 29, 2025