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This school cafeteria manager has gone bananas. The kids love it.
A school cafeteria manager writes encouraging messages to students in the most unique way.
Massive Fire Engulfs Beloved Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
Hundreds of people gather to pray as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is engulfed in flames.
Detroit woman wants to play in the NFL. Here’s why you shouldn’t doubt her
Toni Harris has battled many adversities to become the first female to receive a full football scholarship, but doesn’t plan to stop there.
Colombian Duque’s bid to change peace deal rattles sabers, but war unlikely
More than two years after a peace accord was signed in Colombia, the country continues to dispute its provisions.
More than 12 years after Hurricane Katrina, scientists are learning what makes some survivors more resilient than others
Why have some survivors of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina been able to recover effectively, while others have had a harder time getting back on their feet? Click this link to learn more about research on this topic.
AI is sending people to jail—and getting it wrong
Can the legal system rely on artificial intelligence to make fair recommendations for sentencing criminals? Or do these technologies perpetuate historical biases against low-income and minority communities? Read to learn more.
In the Home, a Woman’s Work Is Never Done, Never Honored, and Never Paid For
A Smithsonian exhibition highlights the “invisible labor” women have been doing at home for decades as conversations regarding women empowerment swarm the nation.
In Eastern Alabama, communities reel from tornado’s “annihilation”
People reflect on what was lost during the tornadoes that ripped through Alabama, while organizing and planning to move forward.
Anne Frank’s Stepsister Meets Teenagers from Swastika Photo
Anne Frank’s stepsister speaks to worldwide ignorance in response to teenagers’ hateful display.
WordPress: Hilde Lysiak
A 12-year-old girl has been chasing stories and defending her first amendment rights for years.
The Taliban Couldn’t Quash This Pakistani Squash Champ
Growing up in a dangerous region of Pakistan, Maria Toorpakai found a way to pursue her goals.
Teenagers Emerge as a Force in Climate Protests Across Europe
Concerned about their futures, young people in Europe have started skipping school to protest for more climate regulations.
Eight Current Dictators as of 2018
This article suggests that today’s “dictator-led” countries, such as North Korea, are recognizable by their severe poverty and rampant human rights abuses.
From Activist to Author: How 12-Year-Old Marley Dias Is Changing the Face of Children’s Literature
This girl didn’t like what she was seeing—or not seeing—on bookshelves. She organized and spoke out to see more characters like her and other under-represented groups in books throughout the country.
Despite hurricanes, at-risk Houston students made gains
After a devastating hurricane, the perseverance of students and teachers at one Texas school led it to succeed.
Robert Kraft teams with Jay-Z, Meek Mill in starting criminal justice reform organization
Read about an orgaization dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system, which it argues jails too many people.
Gandhi statue removed from African university over claims of racism
We often idealize great leaders, but even those who have far-reaching positive influence on the world aren’t perfect. Read to learn about a recent controversy surrounding Mohandas Gandhi in the African nation of Ghana.
How frigid polar vortex blasts are connected to global warming
The weather extremes associated with our rapidly changing climate sometimes seem paradoxical. Here’s the explanation for how global warming can put some locations into a deep freeze.
High score, low pay: why the gig economy loves gamification
How do rideshare companies attract drivers to work unpredictable hours for minimum wage? By turning work into a game.