People often throw away food scraps and yard waste without a second thought. But what if a simple promise could change that? It turns out, adding a pledge to an environmental campaign can make a big difference in how much waste people sort. A study tracked waste sorting habits over four years. I
The U. S. military has been busy in Yemen. They've hit over 800 targets in just six weeks. This operation, named Rough Rider, is all about taking out key Houthi sites. We're talking command centers, air defenses, and even places where weapons are made and stored. The Houthis have been causing troub
The "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" campaign was a bold attempt to curb movie piracy. It was a simple message: just as you wouldn't take a car without paying, you shouldn't download movies illegally. This campaign was big news from 2004 to 2008. It popped up before movies in theaters and on home media. O
In recent times, some individuals who took part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot have found a surprising level of acceptance within certain Republican circles. These individuals, who were once seen as criminals for their actions, are now being welcomed as speakers at local Republican events. Thi
Oakland, California, has a new leader at the helm. Barbara Lee, a well-known figure in progressive politics, has been elected as the city's new mayor. She won the race against Loren Taylor, who conceded the victory after the April 15 vote. Lee, at 78, is no stranger to public service, having represe
Mexican nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are fighting against gender-based violence (GBV). They use social media to spread awareness. These groups are using hashtags to build a movement. They are using X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their messages. This is happening during the "16 Day
The Department of Homeland Security has recently sent out a wave of notices to immigrants. These notices are clear and direct. They tell tens of thousands of migrants to leave the United States right away. These migrants had been living and working in the country temporarily. They had been given per
In 2019, a clever plan was put into action to change how people in eastern Singapore handle minor health issues. The idea was to steer folks away from crowded emergency rooms and towards local clinics. This plan was called GPFirst. The goal was to make people more aware of GPFirst and to get them to
Ecuador has a new leader. Daniel Noboa won the presidential election. This happened on a Sunday. The National Electoral Council made the announcement. They said Noboa had an unassailable lead. This was with 90% of the votes counted. Noboa's victory was not a surprise. He had won a previous election
The Hudson River saw another tragic helicopter crash on Thursday. This time, a tourist chopper went down, taking the lives of a pilot and a Spanish family of five. This incident was not a surprise to those who have been advocating for stricter regulations on helicopter tourism in New York City. The
