In 1871, Chicago faced a massive fire that shook the city to its core. This wasn't just any fire; it torched over 17, 500 buildings, including major landmarks like City Hall and numerous businesses. Picture this: a tiny frontier town turned metropolis, now with a population of around 330, 000, reduc
In April 2023, a big fight started in Sudan, causing over 11 million people to leave their homes. This is the largest displacement crisis we've seen, with 8 million people still in Sudan and 3 million in other countries. The U. N. says 24. 6 million people in Sudan, over half the country, don't have
You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser
Have you ever heard someone say, "Things were so much better back in the day"? It seems like people love to look back on the past and think it was greater than right now. But is that really true? Let's dig a bit deeper. One big reason we might feel this way is because our brains like to trick us. T
In a world where falsehoods can spread like wildfire, it's crucial to stand up for the truth. As we approach the second inauguration of Donald Trump, it's important to reflect on how lies and disinformation have become a serious problem. The People's March, happening on January 18, is a step in the
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has a new idea for fighting misinformation. Instead of relying on external fact-checkers, Meta will use a program called Community Notes. This means users themselves will add context, corrections, or clarifications to posts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and
Andrew Breitbart, a notable conservative figure, famously said, "politics is downstream of culture. " This idea, known as the Breitbart Doctrine, emphasized the power of culture in shaping political outcomes. Breitbart rightly noted that influencing key institutions like Hollywood and Silicon Valley
Many people love holiday movies like "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. " They bring a positive mood and highlight good values. In this movie, a clever kid, Kevin, outsmarts two robbers and teaches us to care for those in need. It's a reminder to be kind and open-minded. Not everyone agrees on movie
Do you remember the French Revolution and the angry mob tearing down toll booths? Believe it or not, something similar is happening in New York City today. Governor Kathy Hochul is about to start a new program called congestion pricing. This isn't about sticking it to the king, though. It's about ma
Imagine being a teenager, homeless, and stuck with a broken-down car. That's how Courtney's story starts. She was 16 when she fell in love with cars, especially her 2004 Ford Mustang convertible. But with no money for repairs, she had to learn to fix it herself. YouTube videos and online forums were
