Why Russians flock to Jack London’s California ranch 100 years after his death

Source: The Seattle Times

Read why Russians connect with one of America’s most respected writer’s work.

Obama gets personal with Yosemite in speech, long hike

Source: Miami Herald

During a visit to Yosemite to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama recalled the wonder he felt visiting Yellowstone as a child and argued the importance of preserving natural spaces.

Democrats end House sit-in protest over gun control

Source: CNN

After a sit-in to protest the lack of a vote on gun control measures, Democratic representatives in Congress promised to return to the next legislative session with renewed determination. House Republicans called their actions a publicity stunt.

Living under ISIS rule—and then escaping it

Source: Public Radio International

One of millions of refugees escaping the horrors of ISIS, a Syrian journalist shares his story.

Christo’s Newest Project: Walking on Water

Source: The New York Times

Art is the medium that Christo Javacheff uses to make his voice heard. It took 46 years for his floating piers to be realized on a lake in Italy, but Christo was determined. Read his story.

Around the world…the hard way…

Source: 360 Extremes

From city life to circumnavigating the world, a husband-and-wife team show that almost anything is possible when you put your mind to it.

Clare Students on Top of the World after Claiming NASA Prize with Radical Idea

Source: Silicon Republic

Four Irish students from a school in Co. Clare beat 4,000 other students from around the world to scoop the NASA prize at the International Space Development Conference in Puerto Rico.

Brazil’s Students Occupy Schools In Rio De Janeiro To Protest Conditions Ahead Of Olympics

Source: International Business Times

Students in Brazil have been protesting declining conditions of school facilities in the country, which recently saw the impeachment of its president over the state of its economy.

Why a 1920s legal move is responsible for the gender-segregated bathrooms we have today

Source: PRI

Public Radio International gives some background to the United States’ separation of men’s and women’s bathrooms.

Reform the Nation’s Food System

Source: Medium

Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio argues for farming and food reform and outlines steps government officials can take to ensure food quality and healthiness.