The piece of Paris in this year’s Olympic medals
Source: NBC
The bronze, silver and gold medals won at this year’s Olympics are a unique piece of Paris itself – each is embedded with an original piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.
Current Events
Paris Olympics ticket scams rise ahead of the summer games. Here’s what to look out for.
Source: CBS News
Anytime an event like the Olympics brings together large groups of people,many of whom are international tourists, scams are sure to follow. From fake tickets to fake souvenirs to the dangers of public wi-fi networks, here are some of the scams you should look out for when going to the Olympics—or any other large public event.
96th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee Ended in a Sudden, Rapid-Spelling Tiebreaker
Source: USA Today
What does it take to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Nearly 250 students from all 50 states found out in a competition that lasted three days, covered fourteen rounds, and ended in a rapid spelling tiebreaker, with the winner spelling 30 words in only 90 seconds!
How Retailers Are Using AI To Manipulate Consumer Shopping
Source: Forbes
Have you ever wondered why some products appear at the top or bottom of online shopping search pages? Or why some items appear twice? Or why you may see identical items with different prices? Artificial Intelligence is powering more and more online and it has a growing ability to influence consumer decisions—and to do so in ways the consumer is unaware of.
Are We Losing Too Much Sleep to Our Electronic Devices?
Source: Parade
Did you know that most Americans sleep with some sort of electronic device in their rooms at night? Do you? Find out how this habit might be affecting your sleep.
Iran women’s protests are the focus of ‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi’s new book
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
In her new book, Marjane Satrapi collaborates with other graphic novelists and cartoonists to highlight the Iranian women’s movement.
Intuitive Machines lands on the moon in historic first for a U.S. company
Source: CNBC
In February 2024, for the first time since 1972, a U.S. spacecraft landed on the surface of the moon. The craft’s name? Odysseus. Click here to learn more about the mission.
Stanley Cups are Tearing Apart Middle Schools
Source: Business Insider
What are the downsides when something becomes extremely trendy? What if there isn’t enough to go around, or the price is too high for many to afford it? Stanley cups are showing the real world costs of being both a “have” and a “have-not.”
Billie Eilish & Finneas, Ludwig Göransson and More Record-Setters at 2024 Oscars
Source: Billboard
When the Academy Awards were held on March 10, 2024, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell set a record by becoming the youngest people ever to win two Academy Awards. That’s an impressive achievement, but it wasn’t the only record set that night. Read about other records in this article.
Looking Ahead to a Pivotal Year for Global Freedom
Source: Freedom House
According to this article, 2024 is a critical year for democracy and human rights around the world, especially because many countries will be holding major elections this year.