Weekend Reads 5/16/15

We're in the Process of Decimating 1 in 6 Species on Earth

The result is alarming: One out of every six species could face extinction if global warming continues on its current path. The picture is less dire if we manage to curb climate change, dropping to only 5.2 percent of species if warming is kept within the internationally-agreed upon target of 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

There’s A Good Chance You’ve Already Heard This Year’s Song Of The Summer

I’ve previously looked into what makes the song of the summer (a somewhat arbitrary label that fails to truly encapsulate how people consume music today). But historical trends have convinced me of one thing: The song of the summer will arrive before summer, and may already be here.

New study gives more evidence of Obamacare gains for millions

Researchers found gains across all types of insurance, including employer-provided coverage, government Medicaid programs and policies offered through state insurance marketplaces created by the law.

At the same time, the vast majority of Americans have seen no change in the source of their coverage, with 80% remaining in the same insurance, researchers found.

What Schools Must Learn from LA's iPad Debacle

Then, this spring, the district sent a letter to Apple seeking a refund, citing crippling technical issues with the Pearson platform and incomplete curriculum that made it nearly impossible for teachers to teach. If a deal can’t be reached, the district could take legal action.