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Teens and Boston Cops Find Common Ground
Watch this video about how, despite having a history of racial tensions, the Boston Police Department is working closely with youths to find commonalities, easing tensions between officers and minorities, and avoiding the violence that is occurring in other U.S. cities.
This classic formula can show you how to live more heroically
| Have you ever wished for a how-to guide to being a hero? Well, read about this classic formula to get you started on your own heroic quest. |
A Visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships
Watch this video to learn about a collection of artifacts cataloging what happens after relationships end and love dies.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
Learn about the deadly outbreak of Ebola in Africa, how it spreads quickly, and why it is so difficult to contain.
Chasing Success Is No Way to Achieve It
Author Steve Tobak argues that following one’s unique curiosity and interests is the key to fulfillment and that trying to define or seek succcess is irrelevant.
As Cars Get Safer, Drivers Take More Risks
Read how having technology that makes cars safer sometimes makes drivers less attentive to the road.
Teens in ‘Peace’ program use filmmaking at Glenview Church to help learn about conflict resolution
In Chicago, a program brings Israeli and Palestinian teenagers to the United States to hear each other’s stories. Read the article for more about its goals.
Should the Voting Age be 16?
Be sure to watch the video which accompanies this article! A group of students named Vote16DC fights to expand the right to vote to younger teens.
Walking in Their Shoes: A Venezuelan Expat’s Humanitarian Feat
Martha Convers rallies to send thousands of shoes to poverty-stricken children in Venezuela.
Hong Kong’s huge protests, explained
Watch this video to understand where the tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China stem from and why people continue to protest.
This Georgetown sophomore wants to change how we view and talk about disabilities
Anna Landre explains how the narratives surrounding disabled people need to change and shares her own story.
Alaska Native Girl Leads Animated Kids TV Show in US First
PBS has debuted the nation’s first-ever children’s series featuring indigenous leads. Finally, Alaskan natives are able to see themselves through the character “Molly of Denali.”
Asia’s Five Worst Dictators
See the top five dictators who have ruled different parts of Asia over the past two decades.
Several Quakes of 3.5 Magnitude or Greater Shook California This Week
Southern Californians question what is to come after several earthquakes have them bracing for “The Big One.”
The Ice Stupas: Artificial glaciers at the edge of the Himalayas
Ice stupas are artificially engineered glaciers meant to inspire innovative thinking in response to climate change.
Coral reefs provide flood protection worth $1.8 billion every year— it’s time to protect them
Coral reefs can provide protection from natural disasters. Find out what needs to happen in order to restore and better protect them.
Why We Want to Squeeze Cute, Little Things
Cute aggression is the feeling of wanting to squeeze or pinch something we think is adorable.
‘The Biggest Fireworks Show’ Means More Air Pollution This Fourth Of July
Fireworks displays can be an awe-inspiring symbol of the United States’ independence. However, these chemical explosions could potentially release hazardous particles into the air. Read the article to learn more.
Here’s How Streaming Music is Killing the Planet
With the rise of music streaming, the music industry now produces less plastic waste than before. However, streaming music has its unintended consequences.