France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
The Momentum Of The Ice Bucket Challenge — And What It Means For ALS
A recent fundraising challenge has gone viral on social media, calling attention to research into Lou Gehrig's disease. Forbes contributor Dan Diamond discusses the state of that research.
EPA Wades Into Water Fight With Farmers
The EPA wants to "clarify" the scope of its oversight of water under the Clean Water Act. Big farm groups like the American Farm Bureau Federation call this a power grab that would place every ditch and mud puddle under federal regulation, forcing farmers to get permits for small trenches around the farm.
Blocked At The Border, Gaza Man's Hopes Of Escape Fade
One man's quest to get out of Gaza and into Egypt highlights Palestinian calls for more freedom of movement.
Amid The Chaos In Ferguson, Another Police Shooting
Robert talks to St Louis Public Radio reporter Stephanie Lecci about Tuesday's police shooting in St Louis. Authorities say officers shot and killed a man brandishing a knife.
Once An Object Of Reverence, Brazilian Soccer's A Punchline
Once, Brazilians were welcomed in other countries with talk of Brazil's soccer dominance; now, everyone merely speaks of their historic World Cup defeat against Germany.
As Flow Of Migrants Into Mexico Grows, So Do Claims Of Abuse
Like the U.S., Mexico is struggling with a surge in illegal migrants. Mexico criticizes how the U.S. treats its migrants. But it faces similar criticism from Central American migrants in Mexico.