Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa brothers among 13 leaders responsible for crisis
The Supreme Court says 13 leaders and top officials mishandled the economy, which led to its collapse.
2023-11-15 14:47
Many parents don't know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track
2023-11-15 13:57
Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months
2023-11-15 13:25
UNESCO is criticized after Cambodia evicts thousands around World Heritage site Angkor Wat
Amnesty International is strongly criticizing UNESCO and its World Heritage program for not challenging the Cambodian government’s mass evictions of people around the centuries-old Angkor Wat complex
2023-11-15 11:27
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17
Why Are the First Notes of a Tonal Scale Called ‘Do, Re, Mi’?
Solmization, or the practice of assigning syllables to the different “steps” of the scale, originated in ancient India.
2023-11-15 09:27
Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
2023-11-15 09:16
A Brief History of Black Friday
It’s the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but where did this tradition start? And just how big is it?
2023-11-15 09:16
How antisemitic hate groups are using artificial intelligence in the wake of Hamas attacks
Hate groups and far-right internet trolls have seized on the tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, while leveraging advances in artificial intelligence to further stoke antisemitism in the United States.
2023-11-15 07:29
Delhi AQI: Why Indian capital lags behind Beijing in the battle to breathe
Beijing slashed air pollution in four years. Why is the Indian capital unable to do it?
2023-11-15 06:58
More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why
The standard traffic practice is under increased scrutiny.
2023-11-15 06:18
Ken Griffin Says He’ll Decide Soon About Supporting Nikki Haley
Citadel founder Ken Griffin says he is close to making a decision about financially backing Nikki Haley’s presidential
2023-11-15 03:59