The heat wave that’s breaking temperature records in the Pacific Northwest is a health risk. Bill McKibben in the New Yorker details how extreme heat tests the physical and mental limits of our bodies.

There’s been an explosion of college applications. USA Today reports that selective schools had some of their most diverse applicant pools in history after they stopped requiring standardized test scores.

Nordic countries dominate the annual World Happiness Report, while the U.S. has never cracked the top 10. The Atlantic argues that Americans are taking away the wrong lessons from the rankings.

The latest Fast & Furious movie is racking up big numbers at the box office. The Times of London spoke with the franchise’s stunt coordinator about how to make the perfect car chase.