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Archives for October 2014

Syria
ISIS is about to take a city called Kobane. Will it drag Turkey into war?ISIS is about to take a city called Kobane. Will it drag Turkey into war?
Syria

ISIS is on the verge of overrunning a Kurdish-held city in northern Syria. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

By Zack Beauchamp
Health
Airport testing won’t keep Ebola out of the USAirport testing won’t keep Ebola out of the US
Health

In the wake of news of an Ebola infection in Dallas there have been calls for US airports to screen passengers for the virus. Here’s why that won’t keep Americans safe from Ebola - and what will.

By Amanda Taub
Health
Enterovirus D68: The rare virus that has killed more people in the US than EbolaEnterovirus D68: The rare virus that has killed more people in the US than Ebola
Health

The largest ever outbreak of the virus is happening right now — and stumping researchers.

By Julia Belluz
Marriage Equality
37 percent of Americans say homosexuality is wrong. What about the rest of the world?37 percent of Americans say homosexuality is wrong. What about the rest of the world?
Marriage Equality

Twice as many Americans as Australians think homosexuality is wrong.

By Zack Beauchamp
archives
One paragraph that explains the hidden reason the American economy is brokenOne paragraph that explains the hidden reason the American economy is broken
archives

All the money is being flushed out to shareholders as dividends, leaving nothing for investment.

By Matthew Yglesias
Marijuana Legalization
The small and scrappy campaign that could legalize marijuana in Washington, DCThe small and scrappy campaign that could legalize marijuana in Washington, DC
Marijuana Legalization

Despite its size, the campaign stands a very real chance of success.

By German Lopez
13 charts that explain why your college major matters
Labor

How earnings, well-being, and sense of purpose on the job vary by what you majored in.

By Libby Nelson
Genetics
Scientists found 8 genes that make you more likely to drink coffeeScientists found 8 genes that make you more likely to drink coffee
Genetics

If you drink a ton of coffee, this may be why

By Joseph Stromberg
Health
Spanish nurse gets Ebola — it’s the first infection outside of AfricaSpanish nurse gets Ebola — it’s the first infection outside of Africa
Health

This is the first case of Ebola spread outside of West Africa this year.

By Julia Belluz
Almanac
This is what Singin’ in the Rain looks like if you take out the musicThis is what Singin’ in the Rain looks like if you take out the music
Almanac

Gene Kelly still looks flawless.

By Brandon Ambrosino
archives
This chart proves the economy is actually, really, finally getting betterThis chart proves the economy is actually, really, finally getting better
archives

The recovery is speeding up.

By Ezra Klein
Technology
Why HP wants to get out of the PC and printer businessesWhy HP wants to get out of the PC and printer businesses
Technology

The technology giant will spin off its PC and printer businesses so it can focus on the enterprise IT market.

By Timothy B. Lee
archives
Why the Common Core makes easy math complicatedWhy the Common Core makes easy math complicated
archives

Do you know what a number sentence is? What about an area model? If not, you might struggle with elementary math homework.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
Why The Flash is going to be one of the best superhero shows on televisionWhy The Flash is going to be one of the best superhero shows on television
Culture

When superheroes are at their best, they have the ability to make us feel empowered while having fun at the same time. That spirit is alive in The Flash.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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48 percent of Americans pray every day. Here’s what they pray for.48 percent of Americans pray every day. Here’s what they pray for.
archives

1 in 4 people who pray believe that God answers all their prayers, according to a new study.

By Brandon Ambrosino