Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word ‘gerrymander’
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative…
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida’s primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And,…
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here’s where, and why
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal…
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely…
How India’s blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed…
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add…
World Tour 7: Getting entrepreneurial in Korea
This week’s stop on our world tour - Korea. A country divided into two very different power structures since the…
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there.…
Getting entrepreneurial in Korea (Summer School)
This week’s stop on our world tour - Korea. A country divided into two very different power structures since the…