East Aleppo’s last hospital destroyed by airstrikes
Source: The Guardian
Even in a war zone, a hospital is supposed to be a safe place; but the lives of doctors and the patients they work to save are increasingly at risk.
Current Events
How a Black Lives Matter protest became a community picnic with police
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
Police officers in Wichita, Kansas, met with members of the community, including Black Lives Matter advocates, to start a conversation about possible solutions to the conflict between law enforcement and black citizens.
The Philosophical Differences on Immigration Between Canada and the U.S.
Source: The Atlantic
This article examines the differences between the United States’ and Canada’s immigration policies and asks whether Canada’s new program to expedite skilled foreign workers would work in the U.S.
Why We Won’t See More Games Like ‘Pokemon Go’
Source: Rolling Stone
Read this argument that other game developers will find it difficult to replicate the success of ‘Pokemon Go,’ which was created by large established companies and brands.
Large Abelisaurus dinosaur footprint found in Bolivia
Source: BBC
This is the latest dinosaur discovery! Found in Bolivia, a footprint measuring over a meter across is believed to have belonged to one of the largest dinosaurs to roam the Earth 60 to 80 million years ago.
Esenam Nyador, Ghana’s female taxi driver
Source: Pulse
After being rejected by several taxi unions because she is a woman, driver Esenam Nyador refused to give up and eventually developed a list of ex-pat and tourist clients.
Remarks by the First Lady at City College of New York Commencement
Source: The White House
Read this transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2016 commencement speech in which she advised students to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the students at City College of New York and of the citizens of the United States.
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.