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First all-Black team set to scale Mount Everest
Phil Henderson will lead the first all-Black team as it attempts to climb Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, next year. The team needs to prepare for mental and physical challenges, like major altitude changes it will face in Nepal and Tibet. Henderson and his team also want to encourage diversity and Black representation in… -
As food deliveries stop or delay, schools scramble to serve lunch
Schools across the country are running low on lunches and food supplies due to delayed deliveries and fewer cafeteria workers. To cope, some schools have tried freezing meals and purchasing food from wholesale stores like Sam’s Club, even though the food may not meet federal nutrition guidelines. One Missouri school district director says three of… -
Instagram hits pause on kid-friendly app
Instagram is halting work on an app targeting kids under 13. Instagram Kids was supposed to give Tweens a safer digital space with parental supervision. “Today we want to talk about how we’re going to put the work on pause,” Instagram Head Adam Mosseri said on The Today Show. “I still firmly believe that it’s… -
Presidential pups take center stage on National Dogs in Politics Day
National Dogs in Politics Day fell on September 23, providing a chance to look back and celebrate the many furry friends who have called the White House their dog house. Skip become President Theodore Roosevelt’s best friend, and the American Kennel Club has recognized Skip’s breed as the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Photographs of Herbert Hoover… -
Thousands of Haitian migrants converge at small border town in Texas
A new border crisis is forming in the small border town of Del Rio, Texas across from Ciudad Acuña, Mexico on Friday. An estimated 12,000 migrants, mostly Haitian, are waiting to ask for asylum in the U.S. Thousands of Haitian migrants have assembled under and around a bridge, and presented the Biden administration with a… -
Biden slammed and saluted on social media after vaccine mandate
Thursday, President Joe Biden asked unvaccinated Americans, “What more do you need to see? We’ve made vaccinations free, safe, and convenient.” He continued, “We’ve been patient, but our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us.” Biden then went on to announce six new vaccination guidelines and requirements. Some of his announcement was expected,… -
How well can Kristen Stewart swap out her fangs for a royal crown?
The Venice Film Festival anticipation is finally over. Past years have featured films known to skyrocket to success after their debuts, like Joker and Nomadland. Kristen Stewart will play the role of the Princess of Wales, Diana, in the film Spencer. The film tells the story of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’s divorce. -
At least 45 dead after record floods and tornadoes ravage Northeast
The death toll in the Northeast continues to rise after remnants of tropical storm Ida pounded the region Wednesday. Record flooding and tornadoes caused catastrophic damage. -
“Great speech” and “He should resign in disgrace”: Biden’s Afghanistan remarks draw mixed reviews
Addressing the nation, President Biden said, “After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I refuse to send another generation of America’s sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago.” That speech has drawn mixed reviews, with most of it staying on party lines. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) served in Afghanistan… -
Major General Donahue last to leave Afghanistan, ends 20 years of war
Major General Chris Donahue was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan, officially ending 20 years of war. Social media applauded his efforts and commitment. Donahue commands the 82nd Airborne Division, the elite infantry division for parachuting into enemy territory at a moment’s notice. -
These foods can either add time to your life or take those minutes away
A recent study from the University of Michigan shares foods that can add or take away from life expectancy. For example, hotdogs can take away 36 minutes of life expectancy, while fruits and nuts can add to it. Believe it or not, candy adds time to life expectancy. -
Hurricane Ida storms across social media with incredible and heartbreaking images
Hurricane Ida touched down in Louisiana on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. The category four hurricane knocked down buildings, homes and caused massive power outages. Many residents shared their hurricane experiences across social media. -
Abbas Karimi is the only Afghan at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Paralympic swimmer Abbas Karimi is the only Afghan at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games. But he is swimming for the refugee team, not Afghanistan. Karimi escaped Afghanistan as a refugee in 2016 and lived in camps in Turkey before coming to the United States. He was born without arms and was the first refugee to…
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