In the last 18 months, courts in three key cases such as Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Moore v. United States have shown a recalibration of the balance of tax authority, setting new parameters in the drafting, interpretation, and application of tax rules, generating uncertainty in taxation.
The Israeli bombing in Doha strains the Abraham Accords and trust in the US between Israel and the Gulf monarchies, increasing risks due to Israel’s unilateral military stance and affecting stability in the Middle East.
The hospital price transparency rule has shown measurable effects, with self-pay patients opting for transparent and simplified pricing hospitals, but data accessibility and usability need to be improved to unlock its potential, affecting care in certain contexts and for certain patients.
On the Reimagining Rural podcast, Tony Pipa and Benji Backer discuss how to overcome partisan divisions to protect the environment and address climate change. Backer, from rural Wisconsin, emphasizes the importance of building inclusive and pragmatic environmental movements, such as the model in Morris, Minnesota, which prioritizes local collaboration.
Educational systems around the world are being reevaluated due to the lack of essential skills in graduates, such as communication and critical thinking. There is a proposal to redefine educational success according to the needs of the 21st century. The OECD and UNESCO are leading this change with evidence-based and learning science approaches, promoting skills such as self-regulation, creativity, and collaboration.
