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Full-length view of Amelia Earhart standing in front of the Lockheed Electra 10E in which she disappeared in July 29, 1937.

Image May Solve Amelia Earhart Mystery

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

In 1937 Amelia Earhart attempted to become the first woman to pilot a plane around the world. Unfortunately, Earhart’s plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean […]

A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama

Motel Renovation Highlights Role of A.G. Gaston in the Civil Rights Movement

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

The renovation of an important building in the American civil rights movement is nearly complete. The A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama is now a […]

Produce market, Paris, France

French Farmers Halt Protests After Government Promises Changes

February 7, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

Music Director Kimo Furumoto directs student musicians or the California State University Fullerton Orchestra in a concert.

Black History Month: The Musical Legacy of Florence Price

February 2, 2024 btwadmin 0

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. […]

a photo showing a computer laptop and a form for college financial aid

The New FAFSA: Faster to Complete But Frustrating Delays

February 1, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

An aerial photo of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark.

A New King and Queen for Denmark

February 1, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

A diverse group of citizens stand in line to receive a voting ballot on election day.

New Hampshire Primary Results

January 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

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, […]

Tuesday Market on the outskirts of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Reducing Food Waste in Mexico City Market

January 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

Voters voting in polling place

YOU DECIDE: Should Primary Elections Be Open?

January 25, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

Fogging, mosquito eradication

Scientist Hopes to End Malaria by Changing Mosquito DNA

January 18, 2024 btwadmin 0

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 […]

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