Aye Robot
A Robot Takeover of Finance Journalism

The AP will now use algorithmically generated stories to cover companies’ quarterly earnings reports. TAI, for one, welcomes its new robot journalism overlords.

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Same Sex Marriage and BDS
Presbyterians Embrace Terminal Irrelevance

Two votes at this year’s Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly show the favorite mantra of liberal Protestants—”speak truth to power”—is still at work. But who exactly is the power and what is the truth being spoken here?

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America the Hesitant

With Europe AWOL, can the Obama Administration lead NATO on Russia policy?

Education Transformation
State Schools Go It Alone as Public Funding Declines

As public financing for state universities continues to decline, schools are forced to adapt. UCLA’s business school, for example, will soon be self-supporting.

Battle for Ukraine
Putin’s Sitting Pretty as Ukrainian Ceasefire Ends

After breaking the ceasefire due to increased activity from the separatists, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko calls on the EU to turn up the heat on Putin. But don’t hold your breath….

The World Ignites
What Could Get Obama into a Middle East War

Jordan is vulnerable to ISIS. That poses a serious problem for both the U.S. and Israel.

Winter Is Coming
Europe’s Energy Future Looks Bleak

Gazprom’s CEO warned Europe to expect disruptions to its gas supply this winter, when demand is highest. This conflict isn’t over yet, not by a long shot.

Great Scot!
The Promise of Scottish Shale

A new report estimates Scottish shale contains some 6 billion barrels of oil, in addition to trillions of cubic feet of natural gas. How will this figure into the Scottish independence debate?

French Pickle
BNP Paribas Saga Ends in Record Fine

France’s largest bank is hit with billions in fines for trading with Sudan, Iran, and others.

Second Chances
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Is Back from Rehab

The famous “crack-smoking mayor” is trying to get his life on track, and we applaud that. But running for mayor again doesn’t look like the best way to put recovery first.

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