India train crash – level 1
A train crash happens in Odisha, India. At least 288 people die. 803 people are hurt. It is the biggest train crash in India in the last 20 years. The…
Erdogan wins Turkey’s election again – level 1
Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkey’’ 2023 presidential election. He continues to be the president of Turkey for more than 20 years. Erdogan gets 52.14% of the votes. His opponent is…
Understanding Modern India
In this reading, the author introduces five themes that are central to understanding modern India. As with any set of generalizations, there are exceptions, and not all authorities will agree…
ORGANIC FOOD ISN’T BETTER FOR US – OR THE ENVIRONMENT
It is mystifying to me that organic food is still widely seen as healthier, more sustainable and, most absurdly, safer than non-organic food. Following the publication of part two of…
HOW GLOBAL WARMING CAN BE GOOD FOR US
Global warming is real. It is also – so far – mostly beneficial. This startling fact is kept from the public by a determined effort on the part of alarmists…
Ferrari Sees Profit Jump as Italian Carmaker Goes Electric
Ferrari NV will embark on a major shift toward electrification by turning its historic factory in northern Italy into a hub for battery-powered cars, underscoring how even the most pure-bred…