Karem Wintourd Penn, Author at Miami time press

American passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive back in the U.S.

USA

Hantavirus cruise ship passengers back on American soil

Karem Wintourd Penn

Seventeen American passengers from the cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have been brought back to the United States following an international medical evacuation, arriving in Nebraska under strict…

Argentina: agribusiness CSR cases with traceability and support for family farmers

Social Responsibility

Argentine Agribusiness CSR: Traceability and Family Farmer Empowerment

Karem Wintourd Penn

Argentina’s agribusiness sector sits at the intersection of global food security, rural livelihoods, export earnings, and environmental stewardship. Large commercial producers and multinational traders coexist with a vast population of…

United States: How investors assess market size, competition, and regulatory exposure before expansion

Economy

Assessing the US market: investor perspective on size, competition, and regulatory compliance

Karem Wintourd Penn

Expanding into the United States appeals to many because the country offers a vast consumer market, substantial GDP per capita, robust capital markets, and dynamic innovation networks. Yet the U.S.…

Dinamarca: cómo el diseño circular reduce costos y riesgos de suministro

Economy

Danish companies’ circular design: minimizing costs and supply chain disruptions

Karem Wintourd Penn

Denmark has emerged as a proving ground for circular design thanks to its concentrated industrial landscape, long-standing design culture, sophisticated recycling systems, and policies that promote efficient resource use. Danish…

What makes Boulder, Colorado a notable college-and-outdoors lifestyle hub?

USA

The appeal of Boulder, Colorado: college town meets outdoor adventure

Karem Wintourd Penn

Boulder, Colorado, sits at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and combines a major research university, a high-density entrepreneurial ecosystem, and immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation. The result is…

How do Americans relate to national symbols like the flag and the national anthem?

USA

Exploring American feelings about national symbols

Karem Wintourd Penn

Why the flag and the anthem hold significanceThe flag and the national anthem function as concentrated symbols of American identity, values, history, and disagreement. For many people they are sources…

What is “brunch” culture and why is it popular in many U.S. cities?

USA

Why is Brunch a Hit in American Cities? Unpacking the Culture

Karem Wintourd Penn

Brunch culture refers to a social and culinary tradition centered on a leisurely late-morning weekend meal that merges breakfast and lunch. Beyond a simple food category, it has evolved into…

Voyager 1 has little time left in interstellar space. An ambitious Big Bang fix may change that

Science and Technology

Big Bang Fix: A Last Hope for Voyager 1 in Interstellar Space

Karem Wintourd Penn

Humanity’s most distant spacecraft continues its silent voyage beyond the solar system. To keep it alive, engineers are making difficult choices about which instruments must go dark. Each decision reflects…

What makes single-family rental a durable investment theme?

Investments and Business

The Enduring Appeal of Single-Family Rental Investments

Karem Wintourd Penn

Single-family rental, often abbreviated as SFR, refers to detached homes leased to tenants rather than owner-occupied. Over the past two decades, this segment has evolved from a fragmented, mom-and-pop market…