Inspiring

July 22, 2026

Man Spends His Own Time and Money to Offer Illiterate Adults Free Literacy Lessons

Vietnam boasts a high literacy rate, at 90.3% for adults and 94% for youths (15- to 24-year-olds). However, illiteracy still affects marginalized and remote communities, such as ethnic minority populations and older adults in mountainous areas. Hoping to turn this around, a police officer named Lê Tuấn Thành has taken on the unique side quest of offering free evening literacy classes for adults.

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July 8, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Confirms a Record-Setting $323 Million for Culture in the City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council have agreed to provide record-level funding to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). The city government will give $323.8 million to DCLA as part of its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This is an increase of $24.2 million from 2026, a previous high, and $107 million more than the City Council’s Preliminary Financial Plan from March 2026. So, what does the DCLA do?

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July 2, 2026

Australian Town Crier Declared the Loudest Man in the World by Guinness World Records

For many centuries, town criers provided the main way to spread the news. Of course, to carry out their mission, a powerful voice was required to reach as many people as possible. While this position has not been needed since the dawn of printed media, it’s a craft that intrigues many people today. One such character is Joseph McGrail-Bateup, the honorary town crier of Canberra, Australia.

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