Monthly Archives: November, 2025
Who’s Ready for the Big Game on Thanksgiving?
I hope you’re ready for the big game this Thanksgiving. No, I’m not talking about the NFL, mahjong, or poker. I’m talking about who’s...
Jimmy Red Bourbon: Crafting Whiskey from Near-Extinct Corn
High Wire Distilling in South Carolina is redefining bourbon by focusing on the quality and heritage of its grain, reports Dylan Ettinger of Food...
Afghanistan’s Water Strategy Turns Rivers into Tools for Water Wars
Afghanistan’s Taliban government is leveraging its control of upstream rivers to exert political influence over Pakistan and Iran, according to Fatemeh Aman of The...
Iran’s Attempts Cloud Seeding to Fight Severe Drought
Iran is facing a severe drought, with rainfall across the country 85% below average and Tehran receiving just 1 mm of rain this year....
Your Fairly Rich Children and Grandchildren
You are to be congratulated. Because living in the “distracted” age, it’s hard to get your message through to the next generation(s). In my...