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diversity

Artists of Color Set the Stage in 2024

April 14, 2026

The 2024 Coachella lineup wasn\"t just another year of music—it was proof that Black performers have shaped the festival\"s sound for good. Acts like Giveon and Kehlani didn\"t just sing songs; they turned their sets into events people still talk about months later. Davido and BIA didn\"t just perfo

environment

Bats, Bonds and Better Budgets

April 11, 2026

A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms

science

Black Astronauts Reach for the Moon, Inspiring New Dreams

April 11, 2026

At just twelve years old, Naia Butler‑Craig dreamed of space after seeing Mae Jemison’s photo at her church in Orlando. Years later, she earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and met Victor Glover, the first Black man to orbit the moon. He told her, “Make the choice right, ” a message that stayed wi

sports

Behind the Ranks: A Peek at Brooks Koepka's Mixed Heritage and American Journey

April 10, 2026

Brooks Koepka stands tall on the golf course with his powerful swing and five major wins under his belt, but his story began in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in 1990, he grew up where sports were a way of life, especially baseball—he dreamed of becoming a pro player. A childhood car accident

education

How UK Universities Shape Views on Muslims

April 8, 2026

Research shows universities in the UK can change how students see Muslims—but the effect depends on exposure. Many students enter higher education with some level of bias, often tied to stereotypes or limited interaction with Muslim communities. Universities, traditionally seen as places for open-mi

sports

New Nike Shoes Celebrate Community and Speed

April 4, 2026

This weekend, Nike teams up with a local Oakland running group to launch two fresh sneakers aimed at runners who value both style and performance. The new designs—one sleek pair priced at $240 and another high-tech model at $280—drop online Saturday at 10 a. m. ET. What’s different here isn’t just t

environment

How Climate Change and Human Actions Are Changing Tibet’s Grasslands

April 2, 2026

Scientists once believed that having many different plant species in grasslands kept food supplies steady. The idea was that if some plants struggled, others would thrive, balancing things out. But new research shows this doesn’t always work when climate change and human activity push ecosystems to

politics

Keeping Young Mormons on the Team

April 1, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the

politics

Medical School Curriculum Shift: A New Focus on Self‑Learning

March 30, 2026

The main accrediting body for U. S. medical schools has changed its teaching requirements for the 2027‑28 academic year. The new rules no longer explicitly ask students to study health disparities or the social forces that shape patient outcomes. Instead, they emphasize skills in independent l

education

A Young Scientist’s Quest to Make STEM Shine for Everyone

March 29, 2026

He grew up in a small town near a pond, where he spent hours catching frogs and watching snakes glide across the water. His curiosity about nature was fueled by weekly fact cards his mother sent him, packed with fun details about animals. He kept a binder full of scientific names and behaviors, memo