Around the world, things are getting better in surprising ways. Let's look at some cool examples. First, education is a big deal. A smart study showed that school has helped a lot of people get out of poverty. From 1980 to 2019, education made up about 45% of global economic growth. For the poorest
Gray whales, once a success story of marine conservation, are now facing a severe crisis. These gentle giants, known for their incredible migrations, are struggling to find enough food. Their main diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called amphipods, is disappearing due to changing ocean conditions. Th
Invisible disabilities are a big problem in Pakistan. These are conditions that aren't obvious but greatly affect how people live their lives. Think of things like partial hearing loss or learning differences. Zainab Wadood, a Deaf woman working in healthcare, highlights how these disabilities are o
The Baseball Hall of Fame vote is coming up, and two voters have different opinions on who should be inducted. Matt and Mike, both voters, have shared their thoughts on the ballot. They agree on some players but not on others. Matt has a clear rule: he won't vote for players who were suspended for
Ponce City Market's Central Food Hall has seen some changes lately. Four restaurants said goodbye at the end of 2025, but don't worry, two new ones are on the way. The places that left include Ton Ton Ramen & Yakitori and Miso Ko, both from the same chef, Guy Wong. There was also La Metro, a Spanish
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is in hot water. With elections coming up, he's got a lot on his plate. Polls show he's losing, and his reputation has taken a hit after the Hamas attack last year. But there's more to his troubles than just that. Netanyahu is also dealin
A big fight is happening over kids' vaccines. Some top medical groups are not happy with recent changes. They think the changes are not safe. They plan to take this fight to court. The changes were made by health officials. They cut the list of recommended vaccines. Now, only 11 diseases are on the
Timothée Chalamet, the talented actor, recently won his first Golden Globe. But for him, the year 2026 isn't just about acting. He has another dream that's equally important to him. Chalamet is a huge fan of Saint-Etienne, a famous soccer team in France. He hopes that by 2026, his team will make a
Cleft lip and palate (CL/P) is a common birth defect that affects many kids around the world. It can cause serious problems for the child and their family. But how do Muslim parents in Punjab, Pakistan, see this condition? A recent study tried to find out. The study talked to 21 parents of kids wit
A big deal just happened in the crypto world. Someone who mined Bitcoin way back in the early days moved a huge amount of it. We're talking about 2, 000 BTC, which is worth over $180 million now. That's a lot of money! This person hadn't touched these coins in over 15 years. They sent them to Coinba
