U.S. advantages in the new era of unconventional energy are many.

Hungary’s far-right party has secured a parliamentary majority again, with the ultra-right picking up a bigger share of the vote as well. All across Europe, nationalism is gaining momentum.

France has Europe’s largest Muslim and Jewish communities. The outbreaks of anti-Semitic violence since the Second Intifada are only the most visible signs of an unstable and fraught situation.

Corporations like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have started investing in workers early: They are partnering with university systems to create undergraduate programs. We approve: Students can expect better job prospects after acquiring skills the market wants.

Not all Japanese are on board with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s attempts to remilitarize the country.

A small subset of doctors are gaming the fee-for-service system and getting rich off Medicare. Reform is necessary, but health care guilds are standing in the way.

The average age and experience level of K-12 teachers has decreased significantly over the past decade. The infusion of young people has some worried—not least the unions.

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Methane emissions are a big contributor to climate change, and America’s cows are the largest single source of it. Researchers have some nifty ideas to help—everything from dietary supplements to gas-collecting backpacks.

The world is becoming a more dangerous place. Expect a rebirth of interest in strong U.S. foreign policy in response.