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Animals Take Over Cities During Self-Isolation
A surprising side effect of the lockdowns imposed during the global coronavirus pandemic is the sight of wild animals on deserted city streets.
They’ve Contained the Coronavirus. Here’s How
A global pandemic shines a light on how different nations respond to a crisis. Read about why some countries have had better results than others.
New U.S. Soccer President Disavows Legal Strategy vs. USWNT
The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) has for decades won far more games and sold far more merchandise than their male counterparts. So why are they still paid less?
You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus
Many previously deadly diseases have been reined in by vaccines that we now take for granted. But the development of a vaccine can take a year or more.
After coronavirus subsides, we must pay teachers more
With the way we learn and work upended by social isolation rules, one writer argues that it’s time to change the way educators’ work is valued.
Coronaviruses Often Start in Animals — Here’s How Those Diseases Can Jump to Humans
Learn about the complicated path a virus must take to jump from animals to humans.
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress and Fear
In the uncertainty surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic, many people feel worried or anxious. Here are some tips for managing fear.
How South Korea Reined in the Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down
The United States and South Korea reported their first confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the 2020 novel coronavirus, on the same day. Cases in the U.S. have skyrocketed. How did South Korea deal so effectively with this disaster?
This is why everyone is hoarding toilet paper
Grocery shopping during a pandemic is already a strange experience involving sanitizing carts and maintaining social distance. But why does it also include whole aisles of empty shelves where toilet paper should be?
Teen Journalist Shares His Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic
An eighth grader shares his experience with how the 2020 pandemic has affected his daily life and his career aspirations.
How the Pandemic Will End
Explore how the most likely scenarios surrounding the global outbreak of COVID-19 might play out.
Jade Hameister Responds to Internet Trolls by Making a Sandwich at the South Pole
It’s difficult enough to undertake a quest, but one teen recently accomplished a stunning goal while also using humor to shut down her critics.
Where would we be without George Washington?
George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.
News and America’s Kids
How do you decide what to believe? See what other young people think about the information they see every day.
New ways to teach the Holocaust
Learn about the new VR format students may begin using to learn about the Holocaust.
This kite could harness more of the world’s wind energy
Quests still happen today, though they may take different forms. Read about one company’s quest to harness the world’s strongest winds to power humanity.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Read this article concerning Hong Kong’s protest for freedom.
Countries Where Women Have Held Power, 1960 – 2020
Women leading nations may be relatively commonplace now, but that’s a fairly recent development. Dive into statistics about women as world leaders over the past half century.
What America Doesn’t Get About Dictatorships
According to the author of this opinion piece, those who enjoy the freedom and prosperity that comes with living in a democracy tend to underestimate the ability of dictators to stay in power.