The Rise of the US Supreme Court
When Americans are angry and believe they are right about an issue, they might use this expression: “I’m going to take it all the way to the Supreme Court!”
In Bhutan, Gross National Happiness More Important
In the 1970s, the fourth king of Bhutan proposed an unusual method for measuring the country’s success.
Ancient People in South Africa Unharmed by Volcanic Eruption
About 74,000 years ago, the Mount Toba volcano erupted on what is now the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Saudi Will Develop Nuclear Bomb if Iran Does
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia said his country will develop nuclear weapons if its rival Iran does.
Egypt’s President Struggles with Islamic State in Sinai
As Egypt prepares for a presidential election, the country continues to struggle with security in the Sinai Peninsula.
French Baker Fined For Working 7 Days a Week
The French department of Aube has fined the 41-year-old baker 3,000 euros, or about $3,600.
Study: False News Spreads Faster and Farther than Truth
A study has found that false news stories posted on Twitter travel much faster and reach far more people than true ones.
Finland Named World’s Happiest Country
Finland is the world’s happiest country.
Legendary Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies at 76
Stephen Hawking, the most famous physicist of his time, has died at the age of 76.
What Can Be Done for a Nuclear Deal with North Korea?
Many people were shocked last week by news of the planned talks between the leaders of the United States and North Korea.