Social Cause
October 3, 2025

Jane Fonda Relaunches McCarthy-Era Free Speech Initiative, With Support From 800 Celebs

Award-winning actor and political activist Jane Fonda has revived the Committee for the First Amendment, founded by her father, Henry Fonda, and other Hollywood celebrities in 1947. The original group was formed specifically in response to the House Un-American Activities Committee, which was designed to disparage and blacklist those with supposed ties to communism and the Soviet Union during the “Second Red Scare.

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Photo Contest
October 3, 2025

2025 Spotlight Awards Highlight Incredible Talent in Commercial Photography

The landscape of commercial photography is vast. Whether shooting elegant fashion spreads or finding creative ways to photograph a car, commercial photographers help shape the way we see the world. To honor their creative contributions, the 2025 Spotlight Awards recognized 15 photographers across a wide variety of categories. Photographer Todd Antony won the Grand Prize, as well as the Sport category, for his fascinating look at Central Asia’s historic sport, buzkashi.

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Astronomy
October 2, 2025

Artemis II Astronauts Preparing for the Moon Say They’re “Ready for Every Scenario”

It’s been more than two years since NASA revealed the astronauts chosen for the Artemis II mission—the first crewed flight to the moon in over half a century. Since then, the four astronauts—Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—have undergone rigorous training. And now, they’re almost ready for liftoff.

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Inspiring
October 2, 2025

Family Finally Meet the Boy Who They Sponsored for Decades and Grew up To Be a Medical Researcher

For Edward Kankaka, life didn’t have an easy start. Born in HIV-stricken Uganda, he lost his father before turning four, having to be raised by his grandmother. On the other side of the world, Bruce and Margaret Anschau, an Australian couple, had made a promise. For every kid they had, they would sponsor one in need. Through the Christian charity Compassion, they learned about little Edward, supporting him through many decades.

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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.