Harvard Tries To Reduce Exclusive Clubs
For some wealthy, privileged students at Harvard, an invitation from the Porcellian or Fly might be the culmination of years of anticipation.
Solar Cooker Reduces Smoke Pollution Deaths
Solar power technology could help to reduce deaths caused by household pollution.
How Colleges Keep Students from Dropping Out
Tyler Mulvenna worked three jobs last summer, but was still short the money he needed to pay for college.
Should America’s Allies in Asia Have Nuclear Weapons?
Some Americans say the United States should consider providing nuclear arms to Japan and South Korea, America’s closest military allies in Asia.
Brazil’s Senate Votes to Try Rousseff
The Brazilian Senate voted on Thursday to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial for breaking budget laws by 55 votes to 22.
NASA Discovers Nearly 1,300 New Planets
NASA — the U.S. space agency — said it found nearly 1,300 planets outside our solar system.
Are Facebook’s Trending Topics Unfair?
Former Facebook workers said this week that the social media company often avoided letting news popular among conservative Americans appear in its “Trending” section.
Obama to Make 1st Presidential Visit to Hiroshima
President Barack Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima, Japan.
General Motors, Lyft Partner to Develop Driverless Taxis
The American car-maker General Motors and Lyft Incorporated, a ride-sharing service, reportedly will start testing GM automobiles as driverless taxis.
Social Media Greets New London Mayor Khan
Sadiq Khan is the new mayor of London.