Government, Science and Technology, Stuff You Should Know, United States

Sep 20, 2023

The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Google

When you open your phone or computer to search online, most likely you use Google Search. Many people even use the word google as a verb meaning “search for.” Google is the default, or automatic, search engine available on most cell phones and many web browsers, and the U.S. Justice Department says that is a […]

Stuff You Should Know, World

Sep 20, 2023

Dr. Osei Boateng’s Hope Health Van

Dr. Osei Boateng grew up in the small village of Kumasi in the west African country of Ghana. He saw many people struggling to get the medical help they needed. In his village and in many other parts of Ghana, reaching the nearest hospital could take hours. Regular medical visits that could lead to early […]

Economics, Stuff You Should Know, United States

Sep 20, 2023

Colombian American Makes U.S. History

For the first time in its 109-year history, the Federal Reserve now has a Latina on its governing board. The U.S. Senate confirmed Colombian American economist Dr. Adriana Kugler by a 53-45 vote in September 2023. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez said Kugler’s place on the Board of Governors is a step in changing the leadership […]

People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know, World

Sep 15, 2023

The History of Beach Vacations

Vacations haven’t always been a day at the beach. The beach is a common destination for many vacationers today. But going to the beach hasn’t always meant fun in the sun. For much of history, the beach was considered a wilderness full of hazards–such as mythological creatures, shipwrecks, menacing pirates, and threatening storms. The origins […]

Economics, Stuff You Should Know, World

Sep 15, 2023

Can Coffee Stimulate an Economy?

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Only water and tea are drunk more than coffee. This means that the demand for coffee is high. In Mozambique, the Gorongosa Coffee Project uses the demand for coffee to benefit the people and the environment. Creating a Park In 1960, the government of […]

Economics, People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know

Sep 15, 2023

Are Remote Jobs Going Away?

“What do you want to do when you grow up?” is a question that adults often ask of kids. It may need to be followed up by, “Where do you want to work—at home, in an office building, or with the public?” What is a Workplace? Until the COVID-19 pandemic, for most people “going to […]

Constitution Week, Government, Stuff You Should Know, United States, United States Government: Our Democracy

Sep 13, 2023

Celebrate Constitution Week

On September 17, the United States celebrates an important anniversary. On that date in 1787, 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention added their signature to a document that would become the “supreme law of the land”—the U.S. Constitution. James Wilson, a delegate from Philadelphia, proudly stated that “it is the best form of government which has ever […]

YOU DECIDE: Should Temporary Displays Be a Feature of the National Mall?

Stuff You Should Know, You Decide!

Sep 11, 2023

YOU DECIDE: Should Temporary Displays Be a Feature of the National Mall?

The National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C., is home to some of the most beloved American monuments. These include the Lincoln Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. About 35 million people visit the National Mall every year to view these permanent structures of granite and marble. […]

Economics, Stuff You Should Know

Sep 8, 2023

Economic Discrimination in China

Imagine turning 35 years old and suddenly facing a difficult time finding a job, or even losing your job, just because of your age. That is what some people in China are experiencing. It is being called the “Curse of 35.” The “Curse of 35” Explained The “Curse of 35” is a term used […]

People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know, United States

Sep 8, 2023

Honoring the First Latino Four-Star General

The Killeen, Texas, military base that was known as Fort Hood for more than 80 years is now Fort Cavazos. The base was renamed in honor of the late General Richard Cavazos, the first Latino four-star Army general, who was born in Texas. Renaming U.S. Army Bases The base is one of nine Army […]