A Future

1 month ago | lawliberty.org | Ray Nothstine |A Future |Charles T. Rubin |Rachel Lu

In an era of collapsing public trust in institutions, many Americans are left asking who really governs us and if perpetual dysfunction is the new normal. Can America’s heritage of self-government be restored, or is that legacy just another high-water mark in the history of the West? In his essay “AI, Governance, and Our ‘Utopian’ Future,” Charles T. Rubin wonders what kind of political framework is motivating federal DOGE efforts and what direction Trump’s presidency portends for America.

1 month ago | richmondmagazine.com | D. Hunter Reardon |A Future

During the seventh century, Alexandrian scholar Paulus Aegineta discovered that it was possible to heal nerves by suturing them together. Surgical techniques have improved since the days of the Byzantine Empire, but in the 21st century, nerve sutures are still an incredibly tricky procedure; only about 50% of operations result in full motor recovery.

Mar 6, 2025 | kbbonline.com | A Future |Donna Heiderstadt |Leslie Clagett

Attendees at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas had many opportunities to spot Alena Capra, CMKBD. The founder and principal of Fort Lauderdale-based Alena Capra Designs was the host of the NKBA Design + Industry Awards that kicked off KBIS on Feb. 24, she served as a judge for Best of KBIS, and on Feb. 27 she sat down for a one-on-one interview on NEXTStage as KBB Person of the Year. Through it all, Capra retained her polished, professional demeanor – and her trademark high heels.