Work has begun on a new ballroom at the White House, but not everyone is happy about it. The East Wing, home to the first lady's offices, is being partially demolished to make way for this massive project. The cost? A whopping $250 million, all privately funded. The White House has not yet received approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, which overse...

Sweden is known for its high life expectancy and low rates of preventable deaths. This is largely due to a healthcare system that provides care to everyone living in the country. The system is a mix of state, regional, and local efforts. The national government sets the rules and has agencies that work on health issues. There are 21 regions that handle most of the he...