In Defense of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Hoax
When things seem bleakest, mythical creatures can get us back on track.
Health Plans Baffling
A new Carnegie Mellon-led study found that simplifying insurance systems helps people make better choices, without hurting care. Go figure.
Are Conflict Diamonds Rigging Today’s Zimbabwe Elections?
Global Witness, the London-based resource watchdog, thinks so.
Tomb Raiders Foiled
Archaeologists working in Peru sat on the find of a lifetime for months, keeping the artifacts safe from thieves.
Train Crash in Spain Killed as Many as 1 Day of Commuting in the U.S.
Spain is in shock after nearly 80 die in a train crash. In the U.S., we call that Thursday.
Would Amelia Earhart Have Been an Aviator Today?
Probably. But she'd still be one of the few who isn't a white man.
United Nations: More Developing Countries Funding Their Own Anti-HIV Programs
Many countries are starting to rely less on foreign aid for their HIV prevention and treatment programs. But the transition can be tricky.
Here’s the Full Text of the Taliban Letter to Malala Yousafzai
A peek at Taliban educational philosophy.
Celebrate International Criminal Justice Day: Go Arrest a Dictator
Today the International Criminal Court is celebrating its creation. So are less high-minded politicians.