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Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” jabs, flips Asian American film cliches
Asian American actors feel like they’re finally getting the representation they deserve.
California families relay harrowing escape from Afghanistan
Read about their experiences as they plead for the rescue of those still trapped in Afghanistan.
Young activists bemoan climate inaction, demand more say
Read what youth climate activists such as Vanessa Nakate and Greta Thunberg had to say at the Youth4Climate summit.
What the ‘Lyme wars’ can teach us about COVID-19 and how to find common ground in the school reopening debate
Lyme disease, which people get from tick bites, is a subject of controversy in the medical field. What can we learn from this controversy that might help people deal with disagreements about COVID-19 and reopening schools?
US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
Holocaust survivor denounces French protesters who compared COVID-19 vaccines to Nazi horrors
Survivors and loved ones of victims of the Holocaust recently pushed back against protesters who trivialized it.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15th. Peruse the list of videos featuring Hispanic history, culture, music, and more!
The ancient origins of the Olympics
Curious about how the games first came to be? Watch the video to learn more.
In pictures: Hurricane Ida devastates Gulf Coast
See images of before, during, and after the storm.
Malala Yousafzai urges world leaders to take urgent action on Afghanistan
Watch the video to hear what the Nobel prize-winning activist has to say.
ICON 3D Prints the First Simulated Mars Surface Habitat for NASA
Explore the Mars Dune Alpha and consider whether you would ever live on another planet.
Coronavirus: How can society thrive post-pandemic?
How has COVID-19 affected our connections with one other? What other questions should we be asking about how society should move forward from the pandemic? Click this link to read what a diverse group of experts think.
How Computer-Assisted Telepathy Helps Humans Communicate
Can computers allow people to telepathically communicate? Read this short article and view the accompanying video to learn more about research into computer-assisted human telepathic communication.
Worldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballs
Would you take cryptocurrency in exchange for your personal biometric data? Is this a massive privacy breach or the high-tech future of equity? Read to learn more about the pros and cons.
COVID-19 Has Resurrected Single-Use Plastics—Are They Back to Stay?
Measures to safeguard public health during the coronavirus pandemic might jeopardize hard-won environmental protections against waste from single-use plastics. Read this article to find out more.
The History of Naturalization Requirements in the U.S.
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen has undergone many changes over 200 years. This detailed timeline tells the story.
A Protest Moment I’ll Never Forget
In this article, ten reporters share their most memorable experiences from the nationwide protests that followed the death of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.
Teens on a Year That Changed Everything
Teenagers reflect on a year of pandemic precautions through their words and artistic representations.
How social media turns online arguments between teenagers into real-world violence
What role does social media play in creating conflict in our society? This article explains how online disagreements can lead to violence in real life.