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Earth Day 2023: “Invest in Our Planet”

April 20, 2023 btwadmin 0

Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day—a day to focus on the ongoing worldwide environmental movement. Earth Day began in 1970, when thousands of colleges […]

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Former President Trump Charged with Felonies

April 17, 2023 btwadmin 0

On March 30, 2023, former president Donald Trump was charged with falsifying business records at his private company. Falsifying business records includes entering inaccurate information […]

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2023 Holocaust Remembrance Day

April 14, 2023 btwadmin 0

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 18, 2023. The purpose of this day is for citizens to honor Jews and other victims murdered by the Nazis […]

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Arab American Heritage Month

April 10, 2023 btwuser 0

April is observed as Arab American Heritage month in many places across the United States, though it is not officially recognized by the federal government. […]

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Eli Lilly Lowers Cost of Insulin to $35 Monthly

April 7, 2023 btwadmin 0

In January 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson lay dying in a Canadian hospital. Thompson had diabetes and his body did not produce insulin. For thousands of […]

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New Discoveries at Pompeii and Preservation Efforts

April 6, 2023 btwadmin 0

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii was buried under volcanic ash when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in the year 79 C.E. Since then, the city […]

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Real-life “Rosie the Riveters” Honored for Wartime Contributions

April 6, 2023 btwadmin 0

After more than 80 years, Rosie the Riveter and her “We Can Do It!” slogan remains an inspirational symbol for many. A riveter is someone […]

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating American Quilters

March 30, 2023 btwadmin 0

Quilting is an art form that involves sewing together different pieces of fabric to create patterns. Throughout American history, women have used quilting to support […]

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ICARDA Helps Farmers Worldwide Keep Crops Growing

March 30, 2023 btwadmin 0

Wheat farmers in the United States can have their entire crop wiped out by a pest. In Morocco, drought conditions have made growing food difficult. […]

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Women’s History Month: Carol Moseley Braun 

March 30, 2023 btwadmin 0

Have you ever heard of Carol Moseley Braun? She served as a U.S. senator from 1993 to 1999. Braun was the first female African American […]

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