50 Female Visionaries on How to Change the World

Plus: The best in budget travel, life on Mars, and the most armed man in America.

Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors.

How to Achieve Gender Equality? Ask Women.

To mark International Women's Day, Quartz spoke with 50 female visionaries who've redefined their fields — from Emmy winner Lena Waithe to Senator Tammy Duckworth — and asked for their thoughts on eliminating the pay gap, shattering the glass ceiling, and more.

The Best Budget Trips in 2018

Where in the world do quality and value come together for a terrific travel experience? From Mérida, the cultural capital of Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, to the stunning tropical gardens of Singapore, here are 20 spectacular but affordable destinations.

A Futurist's View of Life on Mars

Robot construction workers, ice skaters unlimited by Earth's gravity, and first contact with advanced civilizations — these are the predictions of physicist Michio Kaku. If life on Mars sounds exciting, it might also be necessary: Kaku predicts humans will go extinct if we don't figure out how to colonize our nearest neighbor.

Meet the Most Armed Man in America

Dragonman is a brash, fast-talking weapons dealer who happily sells "people-hunting guns" from his Colorado compound. His business booms after a mass shooting like Parkland.

The Basketball Capital of the World

The small town of Kinston, North Carolina, has been ravaged by biblical flooding, economic devastation, and gang violence. It's also a place where 1 in 52 high school players reach the NBA.

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Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors. How to Achieve Gender Equality? Ask Women. To mark International Women's Day, Quartz spoke with 50 female visionaries who've redefined their fields — from Emmy winner Lena Waithe to Senator Tammy Duckworth — and asked for their thoughts on eliminating the pay gap, shattering the glass ceiling, and more. The Best Budget Trips in 2018 Where in the world do quality and value come together for a terrific travel experience? From Mérida, the cultural capital of Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, to the stunning tropical gardens of Singapore, here are 20 spectacular but affordable destinations. A Futurist's View of Life on Mars Robot construction workers, ice skaters unlimited by Earth's gravity, and first contact with advanced civilizations — these are the predictions of physicist Michio Kaku. If life on Mars sounds exciting, it might also be necessary: Kaku predicts humans will go extinct if we don't figure out how to colonize our nearest neighbor. Meet the Most Armed Man in America Dragonman is a brash, fast-talking weapons dealer who happily sells "people-hunting guns" from his Colorado compound. His business booms after a mass shooting like Parkland. The Basketball Capital of the World The small town of Kinston, North Carolina, has been ravaged by biblical flooding, economic devastation, and gang violence. It's also a place where 1 in 52 high school players reach the NBA. Like what you're seeing here? Follow @AppleNews on Twitter for our selections throughout the week. Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, click here. Copyright © 2018 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA Privacy Policy   |   Terms and Conditions   |   Support   |   Account Unsubscribe