Tag Archives: Current Events

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.

Why People Misperceive Crime Trends (Chicago Is Not the Murder Capital)

Is the crime rate decreasing, or skyrocketing off the charts? In which cities is crime the worst? Click this link to learn about trends in Americans’ perceptions and misperceptions related to crime.

Tacoma teen speaks with Dr. Jill Biden on transgender, nonbinary rights

Stella Keating, the youngest transgender person to testify in front of the US Senate, spoke with Dr. Jill Biden about her advocacy surrounding transgender and non-binary youth.

The rice of the sea: how a tiny grain could change the way humanity eats

Chef Ángel León is on a mission to change the way we see oceans. Read about his gastronomical innovations.

The Global Cost of Electronic Waste

E-waste, used and frequently discarded computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronics, is the fastest-growing municipal waste stream in the United States. Read this opinion piece about the causes and possible solutions to this mounting environmental threat.