Cynicism about the future is widespread in America these days, a new survey finds. But in contrast to public perceptions, America’s prospects actually look pretty good.

Cuba has unveiled a newly modified, world-class seaport, in a move to attract foreign investment and boost trade. The area surrounding the port will have laws making it easier for foreign firms to do business on the island nation. Is this Cuba’s Reform and Opening?

Even in Germany euroskeptic rhetoric is on the rise. But the Chancellor remains fundamentally pro-European and her rhetoric may be designed to stem, rather than to surf, the tide of popular discontent.

Asst. Sec. of State Victoria Nuland’s “F— the EU” remark may have been intemperate, but the U.S. has good reason to be frustrated with European diplomats who talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. Another secretly recorded conversation released on YouTube makes it painfully clear that the EU just doesn’t get it.

University administrative positions increased by 28 percent between 2000 and 2012. As students are becoming more price-conscious and more likely to question the value of the expensive degrees on offer, colleges need to get their priorities straight.

The federal government is securing the background check process by scaling back its dealings with the longest-serving private contractor conducting investigations, Snowden’s included. But is this enough?

Public college tuition is on the rise, but Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam is determined to make it accessible to everyone.

Italy is claiming €234 billion in damages from Standard & Poor’s, reasoning that the ratings agency “never in its ratings pointed out Italy’s history, art or landscape which, as universally recognised, are the basis of its economic strength.” Anyone who had hoped that the largest of Europe’s PIGS-states would finally take responsibility for its shambolic economy had better not held their breath…

The tech industry is growing, and so are its political ambitions. In California’s race for the 17th Congressional District chair, the industry giants of Silicon Valley have made their choice clear.

In an interview with Le Figaro, Henri Guaino, longtime senior advisor to Nicolas Sarkozy, makes a rather startling admission: the euro was a mistake. Oh, if only a currency could be dumped as easily as a French First Lady…