Special Reports

In 2022, global military spending hit a historic high of $2.24 trillion, marking a 3.7% increase. The past decade has witnessed a remarkable 20% growth in spending on military hardware, weapons, armies, and technical operations. The primary driver behind last year's surge was the intensification of the Russian invasion of...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fallers in the logging industry faced an astonishingly high fatal work injury rate of 530 per 100,000 workers in the past year. This rate, derived from 33 worker deaths among approximately 5,600, starkly contrasts with the national average fatality rate of 3.3...

Obesity, characterized by a body mass index exceeding 30, is linked to an elevated risk of severe conditions such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and specific cancers—leading causes of mortality in the United States. Obesity is a multifaceted health issue influenced by various factors, including genetics, access to nutritious...

Delving into the annals of military history, one can uncover accounts of momentous surprise attacks that left an indelible mark on the course of events. These instances of strategic traps, unexpected assaults, and well-executed ambushes have significantly shaped the narrative of history. In the quest to pinpoint history's most significant...

CEOWORLD Magazine's 2024 Global Talent Attraction Scorecard, which ranks New York as the leading city worldwide for attracting and nurturing a talented workforce, marks a significant milestone in understanding global talent dynamics. This comprehensive study evaluates cities across various criteria, including job growth, education attainment, regional competitiveness, and migration patterns,...

When we look at the countries with the highest per capita carbon emissions, measured in tons of CO₂, we see that the biggest economies are not necessarily the biggest polluters. In fact, countries whose economies rely on fossil fuel exports dominate the top 3 countries with the highest per-capita carbon...

Formula 1 (F1) is widely recognized as the most famous motorsport worldwide, with a massive fan following. F1 races take place throughout the year and across different continents, making it easier for fans from several corners of the world to witness the spectacle in person. With enormous revenues from ticket...

The United States military is one of the largest in the world and has several special forces groups. Each of the six branches has at least one elite squad that is highly selective and reserved for sensitive missions of the highest priority. The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) oversees...

An earthquake is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that causes seismic waves. This can be caused by several factors such as the movement of tectonic plates, volcanic activity, underground explosions, and hydraulic fracturing, which involves pumping a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals under high pressure...

The United States has been a leading innovator in the world for a long time. This can be attributed to the fact that public research and development programs are well-funded. The federal government's annual budget for R&D is over $191 billion. Additionally, the private sector, consisting of both small start-ups...