Historically, America has attracted top global talent, but budget cuts and policy changes are now causing a 'brain drain' as scientists and researchers leave for other countries, potentially harming the country's economic competitiveness.

Smart cities should prioritize people over technology. Success requires focusing on people, processes, and technologies—in that order—to improve quality of life and create places people choose to live.

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in Catholic history. With his Augustinian background and international experience, he emphasizes unity, service to the poor, and bridge-building.

Pope Francis, who died on April 21, 2025 at age 88, was the first pope from the Americas and Southern Hemisphere. Known for his humility, he championed the poor and environmental causes.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

The article discusses US foreign aid's history, moral dimensions, and recent challenges. It argues that eliminating aid harms US security, economy, and global reputation, and calls for restoring its moral purpose despite current political opposition.

A rare 1941 Fortune Magazine features Fernand Leger's vibrant lithograph and discusses "The Great Flight of Culture" as European artists and intellectuals immigrated to America during WWII, representing what Fortune called the third major wave of immigration shaping American society.