French Farmers Halt Protests After Government Promises Changes
French farmers had been protesting for weeks to bring about reforms in the agricultural industry. They finally received several promises of change from the government on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced plans to help the farmers and meet their demands. This led to the French farmers’ unions calling for an end […]
Black History Month: The Musical Legacy of Florence Price
In 1933 Florence Price made history. Her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. For an African American female composer, this was a first. While Price gained some fame from the accomplishment, her career in music was impacted by racism and sexism. The significant contributions of women and of African Americans in classical music […]
The New FAFSA: Faster to Complete But Frustrating Delays
Are you a high school senior who plans to attend college or career school after you graduate? Or maybe you have a sibling, relative, or friend who attends or is planning to attend college next school year? If so, you may have heard about the changes to Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. […]
A New King and Queen for Denmark
On January 14, 2024, Frederik X and his wife, Mary, became the new king and queen of Denmark. This happened after Frederik’s mother, Queen Margrethe II, abdicated, or stepped down, from the throne. Royalty in Denmark Denmark’s monarchy traces its beginnings to the 900s C.E., making it the oldest monarchy in Europe. Today, Denmark is […]
New Hampshire Primary Results
Donald Trump and Joe Biden each secured victories in New Hampshire’s presidential primary, which was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. In the United States, members of political parties in every state choose candidates for a general election through caucuses, conventions, or primary elections. Like New Hampshire, most states hold primaries. In New Hampshire, registered […]
Reducing Food Waste in Mexico City Market
Sometimes we don’t eat all the food on our plate, or we don’t eat all our food in our refrigerators. All this leftover food ends up getting thrown out. This isn’t just a household problem, either. Restaurants and grocery stores often throw out uneaten or expired food. This problem is called “food waste,” and it […]
YOU DECIDE: Should Primary Elections Be Open?
In the United States, members of political parties in each state choose candidates for a general election through caucuses, conventions, or primary elections. Most states choose to hold primaries. There are two major types of primaries: closed and open. A closed primary is when only the registered members of a political party can vote. […]
Scientist Hopes to End Malaria by Changing Mosquito DNA
Abdoulaye Diabate is a scientist from Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa. His goal is to end the deadly disease of malaria in Africa and elsewhere. He has studied ways to reduce the mosquito population that transmits malaria. Diabate’s solution uses a process to change the genetic code, or DNA structure, of the mosquitoes […]
Minnesota’s New State Flag
Minnesotans will see a new flag flying over schools, government offices, and public buildings this spring. The State Emblems Redesign Commission approved the new state flag design in January 2024. What Motivated the Redesign? Government officials and numerous citizen groups believe the new design reflects Minnesota better than the previous design. The old design included […]
Grand Roman Wall Mosaic Unearthed
In mid-December of 2023, an archaeological dig in Rome, Italy unearthed a mosaic wall mural estimated to be about 2,000 years old. A mosaic is an image made up of tiny bits of colored glass or stone covering a surface. The discovery of the mosaic is part of a five-year dig at Palatine Hill, one […]