Ranked #1
New Zealand does not sanction Russia, Istanbul wins for "bread on hooks" policy
New Zealand does not sanction Russia, Istanbul wins for "bread on hooks" policy
Pocket dictionary: Sanctions. The world's leaders sanction Russians and their economy. But New Zealand is missing from t... Read more
7 Mar 2022
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29mins
Ranked #2
US's sports betting legalization trend, South Africa's basic income debate
US's sports betting legalization trend, South Africa's basic income debate
Pocket Dictionary: Valentine's Day. Pakistan's prohibition of celebrating the day of love. New York jumps on the sports ... Read more
15 Feb 2022
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31mins
Ranked #3
Turkey's money problems, Indonesia's big move
Turkey's money problems, Indonesia's big move
Pocket dictionary: age of majority. The Philippines raises its age of consent. Turkey gambles on its untraditional monet... Read more
31 Jan 2022
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33mins
Ranked #4
Mexico uses trees to deter emigration, the US bans surprise medical bills
Mexico uses trees to deter emigration, the US bans surprise medical bills
Pocket dictionary: minimum unit price. Ireland's new minimum unit price comes into affect for alcohol purchases. Mexico ... Read more
10 Jan 2022
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29mins
Ranked #5
BONUS: Our predictions for 2022
BONUS: Our predictions for 2022
It's been a jam-packed year of policy reviewed here, and we wanted to take some time to reflect on trends we've picked u... Read more
20 Dec 2021
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25mins
Ranked #6
Turn out our pockets! (Story follow-ups)
Turn out our pockets! (Story follow-ups)
What happened to US Right to Repair laws? Who won the UNWTO Best Villages competition? Remember New Zealand's 2025 Smoke... Read more
13 Dec 2021
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22mins
Ranked #7
Japan's blue collar worker invitation, Scotland's happiness indicator
Japan's blue collar worker invitation, Scotland's happiness indicator
Pocket dictionary: life expectancy. After 2020, the US's life expectancy has dropped. Japan reworks its visa program for... Read more
6 Dec 2021
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39mins
Ranked #8
New Delhi's non-Covid lockdown, Panama's newest holiday
New Delhi's non-Covid lockdown, Panama's newest holiday
Pocket dictionary: Strategy. The EPA announces its National Recycling Strategy to get to 50% recycling rate by 2030. New... Read more
22 Nov 2021
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32mins
Ranked #9
Kenya pauses digital transformation, France pays for therapy
Kenya pauses digital transformation, France pays for therapy
Pocket dictionary: state of emergency. Egypt breaks out of a 4 year state of emergency. Kenya's high court pauses Hudum... Read more
15 Nov 2021
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35mins
Ranked #10
Africa's record-breaking free trade agreement, Singapore's free speech infringement
Africa's record-breaking free trade agreement, Singapore's free speech infringement
Pocket dictionary: price controls and price freezes. Argentina creates 90-day price freeze on 1200 household goods natio... Read more
25 Oct 2021
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31mins