Maps and an almanac for 196 countries, with key data points on GDP, literacy rates, life expectancy, and more

The share of the U.S. population that’s foreign-born is higher than it’s been in a century. Who are the new immigrants, and where are they coming from?
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The summer that just ended produced some of the hottest-ever temperatures across the globe. Are we prepared for life on a warmer planet?
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The brutal rule of the Islamic State and the bloody battle to defeat the extremist group have left some 20,000 orphans in northern Iraq.
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News items highlighting some of the hotspots in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia & Oceania, North America, and South America

Statistics from around the world, with graphs and discussion questions
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The annual Spanish tradition of people flinging overripe tomatoes at each other

Attempting to remove the massive amount of plastic littering our seas

India debates the fate of a tiger that killed several people.

Quirky stats about an insect heist, the fastest-ever bike ride, an ancient drawing, and more

Women’s versus men’s wages in selected countries

France passes a law banning phones in school for most students.

Is it okay to restock a minibar yourself to avoid paying hotel prices?

Cartoons about the gender wage gap, cellphones in school, ocean trash, and more
