How to Raise a Boy

Plus: Stephen Hawking's most provocative ideas, the happiest country on earth, and powerful images from the school walkout.

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

How to Raise a Boy

It's an especially provocative question in an era of gun violence, #metoo, and changing ideas about masculinity. A father of two young sons remembers the lessons his father taught him, and considers the ones he ought to pass on to his kids.

Stephen Hawking's Boldest Claims

The physicist, who died this week at age 76, was fond of making shocking pronouncements that turned the scientific community upside down. Addressing everything from evil aliens to black holes, these were the quotes that sent ripples across the cosmos.

Why Is Finland So Happy?

It's not the weather. According to a new UN report, the Nordic nation is the happiest country on earth thanks to strong social support systems, high life expectancy, and economic strength. Fantasizing about a move? It's not a bad idea: Immigrants living in happy countries are just as satisfied as natives.

You Probably Won't Read This Article About Syria

Why has the world turned away from the atrocities there? "The struggle has lasted so long, and the scale of the war crimes has reached a level where there is just too much pain for the international community to look at it," says Damascus-born Salwa Aksoy.

The Power of Teenagers

On March 14, thousands of students from Parkland to London walked out of class for 17 minutes — one for each victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting — to show their support for greater gun control. Here are the powerful images of a generation's political awakening.

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Five stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors. How to Raise a Boy It's an especially provocative question in an era of gun violence, #metoo, and changing ideas about masculinity. A father of two young sons remembers the lessons his father taught him, and considers the ones he ought to pass on to his kids. Stephen Hawking's Boldest Claims The physicist, who died this week at age 76, was fond of making shocking pronouncements that turned the scientific community upside down. Addressing everything from evil aliens to black holes, these were the quotes that sent ripples across the cosmos. Why Is Finland So Happy? It's not the weather. According to a new UN report, the Nordic nation is the happiest country on earth thanks to strong social support systems, high life expectancy, and economic strength. Fantasizing about a move? It's not a bad idea: Immigrants living in happy countries are just as satisfied as natives. You Probably Won't Read This Article About Syria Why has the world turned away from the atrocities there? "The struggle has lasted so long, and the scale of the war crimes has reached a level where there is just too much pain for the international community to look at it," says Damascus-born Salwa Aksoy. The Power of Teenagers On March 14, thousands of students from Parkland to London walked out of class for 17 minutes — one for each victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting — to show their support for greater gun control. Here are the powerful images of a generation's political awakening. 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