Street Art
February 5, 2026

Street Artist’s Tribute to Alex Pretti, Nurse Killed by ICE, Becomes Public Vigil Near Seattle Hospitals

Art offers a powerful way to process our emotions. When words fail, images and the act of creation can be a salve—not just for the artist, but their viewers as well. Grief, anger, and helplessness are potent emotions gripping the United States as the country reckons with the killings of peaceful civilians at the hands of masked ICE officers.

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Social Cause
February 5, 2026

Anti-ICE Activists Are Crafting Red Hats Inspired by WWII Protests

In Minneapolis, some activists are protesting against ICE in an unexpected way. Knitters across the Minnesotan city and beyond have begun handcrafting and wearing red hats, thanks to a clever initiative launched by a local yarn shop. Last month, Needle & Skein released a knitting pattern for its “Melt the ICE” caps, inspired by traditional Norwegian hats known as nisselue.

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Inspiring
February 4, 2026

Heroic 13-Year-Old Boy Swims 2.5 Miles to Save His Family Stranded at Sea

Most of us would do anything for the people we love, but a 13-year-old boy named Austin Appelbee recently proved just how far that instinct could go. He’s being hailed as a hero after kayaking and swimming more than 4 kilometers (around 2.5 miles) to get help for his mother and two younger siblings, who were stranded at sea for over 10 hours off the coast of Western Australia.

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Social Cause
February 4, 2026

Man in Batman Suit Condemns Santa Clara City Council Over ICE Ahead of Super Bowl

A man donning a Batman suit fiercely confronted the Santa Clara City Council during a joint meeting with city officials and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority. During his allotted public comment time, he vehemently opposed the city’s proposed cooperation with ICE ahead of Super Bowl LX, which is slated to be held at Levi’s Stadium on February 8.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.