Nestle pulls KitKat and Nesquik out of Russia
Source: BBC
In an act of anti-war protest, Nestle removes candy products from Russian shelves.
Current Events
Biden administration will extend immigration relief to Ukrainians in the US
Source: CNN
Read about how new legislation impacts Ukrainian immigrants living in the US.
Searching for Common Ground in Angry Times
Source: Education Week
In this article, two authors explain how polarization in American society can be a major roadblock to productive, civil discussions about difficult issues.
Heard, Felt, but Barely Seen: How a Volcano Severed Tonga from the World
Source: The New York Times
Read or skim the article for details about the eruption and its fallout.
The Backstory: Civil rights lessons. Why we need to learn about 1961 to better understand 2021.
Source: USA TODAY
In the last 60 years, how much progress has been made in the Civil Rights movement? This article explains how events in 1961 are connected to the struggle for equality that continues in America today.
Six Native Artists and Their Works Receive Major Recognition
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Native American artwork will be showcased at the Smithsonian in a way unlike ever before. Read about the amazing artists behind these extraordinary works.
Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Source: TED
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
What We Learned from 5 Million Books
Source: TED
Face it: we’re so overloaded with information that none of us can digest much of it. However, in this TED talk, Jean-Baptiste Michel and Erez Lieberman Aiden present ideas about what we can do—with the five million books and 500 billion words available online today. What do they reveal about who we were, are, and are becoming? Watch the video; then navigate to the site recommended by the speakers. Discover for yourself what five million books have to say!
Ready
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Explore this site to find out how to prepare for all kinds of disasters, from drought to winter storms.
Google Self-Driving Car Project
Source: Google
A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?