n 1997, Sweden adopted the unlikely goal of ending traffic deaths, and has since seen its fatality rate plummet. Now, the strategy faces perhaps its stiffest test: New York City streets. De Blasio Looks Toward Sweden for Road Safety http://www.nytimes.com While roadway deaths have not been eliminated in Sweden, the country’s rate of fatalities has been whittled down to an international low. Now its approach faces perhaps its stiffest test: the streets of New York City.

Photo of the Day: An owl stretches on a tree branch in a Kuwait natural reserve. #photography Owl -- National Geographic Photo of the Day photography.nationalgeographic.com An owl stretches on a nature reserve in Kuwait in this National Geographic Photo of the Day from the Traveler Photo Contest.

Low-level electromagnetic noise—the kind that urban areas are now awash in—can disable a critical tool songbirds use to migrate, scientists say. Cracking Mystery Reveals How Electronics Affect Bird Migration news.nationalgeographic.com The robins seemed to have no idea where north was. "The birds basically jumped in random directions every spring and autumn for three years," Mouritsen says.

On this day 20 years ago, Nelson Mandela was named the first black president of South Africa, closing an era of apartheid. View the front page of the Times from 1994 announcing Mr. Mandela’s presidency. And take a look back at the life of the leading emancipator of South Africa: http://nyti.ms/1nwdb72

“People are going to get sick of me,” J. Law worries. http://vnty.fr/SDsvVg Jennifer Lawrence Is Tired Of Being A GIF

Space Photo of the Day: This planetary nebula look an awful lot like a watchful eye http://wrd.cm/1g9tDVv

“You sacrificed for us, you’re the real MVP.” This is the speech that will move you to tears. http://cnn.it/SBj48N Kevin Durant's tearful MVP speech Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant gave an emotional acceptance speech thanking his mother for his NBA MVP award.

"I never thought I'd be in love," actress Angelina Jolie recently shared. She's now a mom of six and engaged to Brad Pitt. Can you identify with her? http://cnn.it/1nqZkyL

The Economist- This week's cover preview: The lure of shadow banking May 10th – 16th 2014

This is not a gaming controller. It is the most incredible steering wheel ever made. Take an inside look at Formula 1's ridiculously smart nerve center: http://wrd.cm/1noeHIn

Chinese Internet giant Alibaba files for U.S. IPO. Alibaba's IPO filing kicks off what's expected to be one of the biggest market debuts ever. online.wsj.com Chinese Internet giant Alibaba Group Holding officially filed plans to offer its shares in the U.S., in what is expected to be one of the largest stock listings in history.

Can you believe it's been 10 years since FRIENDS (TV Show)??

Victoria Beckham KILLED IT at the #MetGala tonight:

Did Charlize Theron win the curves contest at the #MetGala after all??

Anne Hathaway embodies THE biggest trend of the #MetGala

Burger King's new drink in China is called the “PooPoo Smoothie.” Wonder what it tastes like?! :)