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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Music
February 3, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters’ Mega Hit “Golden” Earns K-Pop Its First-Ever Grammy Award

The movie KPop Demon Hunters has introduced K-Pop music to new audiences around the world. After becoming the most-watched film in Netflix’s history and topping the Hot 100 for eight weeks with the song “Golden” last year, it has now achieved another milestone for this genre of music. The film has earned K-Pop as a whole its first Grammy Award ever. Written by EJAE (who is also the singing voice of the character Rumi)

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News
February 3, 2026

Galleries Around the U.S. Join Nationwide Anti-ICE Strike

Several galleries, museums, and other cultural institutions around the country participated in the nationwide general strike against ICE last week. Held on January 30, 2026, the National Shutdown strike encouraged people not to attend work, school, or do any shopping throughout the day. The initiative was the latest in a slew of protests opposing ICE and Border Patrol’s violent takeover of Minneapolis.

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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.