Tag Archives: Current Events

Do countries with female leaders truly fare better with Covid-19?

A popular meme says that countries led by women have excelled at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Do the data back up that claim?

Five things coronavirus can teach us about life and death

Read this article to learn the five things you may learn from the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Great Staycation – How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Push a Rapid Transition to Creative Domestic Holidays

Current events are changing the landscape of vacations as we know them. Enter the rise of the “staycation.” Read more about creative vacation opportunities.

Big Food Is Boosted by All Our Pandemic Snacking

While some companies are struggling during the pandemic, major snack companies are bringing in unforeseen profits.

America’s digital divide: Why Internet access should be a basic human right

The pandemic has forced us to view our everyday lives in a new light, including our access to an internet connection. With virtual learning becoming a necessity rather than a luxury, should internet access be a basic human right?

Fires, orchestras, parachutes. Some other ways to describe coronavirus — besides war.

Listen: Metaphors used to describe the pandemic are so powerful, they can increase our fear and frustration.

Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years

Washington’s NFL team retires “Redskins” name after decades of criticisms in the wake of recent racial injustices.

With a gay protagonist, Pixar short ‘Out’ makes history

Animator Steven Hunter is proud to be a part of Pixar’s first film containing an LGBTQ protagonist.

Florida middle schoolers win big for inventing device to stop flash floods

Two 6^th graders from Florida won their school $100,000 by developing a piece of technology that will help prevent flash floods.

John Lewis, lion of civil rights and Congress, dies at 80

Recently deceased, Congressman John Lewis was a true American hero. We remember his sacrifices and accomplishments as a civil rights activist.

At 16, Coco Gauff’s voice is already as strong as her serve

Coco Gauff—the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women’s Tennis Association—says we are all responsible for the fight against racism.

Old times not forgotten: Mississippi furls rebel-themed flag

Mississippi officials have finally agreed to retire their state flag containing racist symbolism.

A Photographer Follows in Gandhi’s Footsteps

See photos retracing the route of Gandhi’s famous Salt March and learn about the photographer’s experience in this interview.

What the rest of us can learn from the Wild Boars soccer team about the importance of survival, coping skills

Survival experts discuss what the Thai soccer team that was trapped in a cave did right to get through the two weeks before they were rescued.

The Complexities of Global Protests

The brief found at the top right of the link summarizes this report’s analysis of global protests since the mid-2000s. Click “Annex” for a chart that lists dozens of protest movements from 2010-2015 and their motivations.

Following Garbage’s Long Journey Around The Earth

What happens to the stuff you no longer need? In this interview, author Edward Humes describes the huge amount of trash created in the United States and explains where it goes when we throw it away.