Thanksgiving Turkey and Traditions
Americans love turkey on Thanksgiving, and it’s only fitting that the president pay homage to one of the countries dearest traditions. Just look at some […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]
Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
Saving Chinampas
Have you ever heard of Tenochtitlan? It was once the capital of the ancient Aztec empire in what is today Mexico City, Mexico. Tenochtitlan was […]
Teaching Native American History in School
November is National Native American Heritage Month: a time to recognize and honor the cultures, contributions, and history of Native American and Alaska Native communities. […]
Unexpected Blooms
Everyone agrees that wildflowers are pretty. But did you know they might also provide scientists with valuable information–maybe even a link to learning how to […]
The Philippines Face Deadly Earthquake
On September 31, 2025, a devastating earthquake hit the central Philippines, killing at least 74 people, injuring at least 150 more, and leaving countless more […]
Morocco’s “Gen Z” Protests
The World Cup international soccer tournament grabs the attention of the whole world and focuses on whichever nation is hosting the event. But what if […]
Afghanistan’s Internet Blackout
Imagine that you wake up tomorrow morning to find that you no longer have access to the Internet. Neither do your parents, classmates, or teachers. […]