Social Cause
July 26, 2022

Medical Students at University of Michigan Walk Out on Anti-Abortion Keynote Speaker

On Sunday, July 24, incoming medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School recited oaths and received their white coats—then dozens of them abruptly walked out. The reason for this sudden departure was the keynote speaker, Dr. Kristin Collier. The Michigan faculty member and primary care physician has been vocal about her anti-abortion views; the walkout was in protest of those views in light of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

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Social Cause
July 26, 2022

Shocked Shoppers Find “School Shooting” Sympathy Card Section in Powerful Video

There are all sorts of greeting cards on the market. You can find graduation congrats and birthday wishes, but there's a specific card that hasn't hit the market yet. But sadly, it’s one that the American public could actually see on shelves: sympathy cards for after a school shooting. A viral video by Change the Ref (CTR) is imagining what it looks like.

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Crafts
July 25, 2022

Learn Amigurumi: The Adorable Art of Knitting and Crocheting Small Creatures

Learning handcrafts like crochet can bring you joy for a lifetime. The skills gained offer you the chance to exercise your creativity while challenging you to produce bigger and better things. Although the endless possibilities might seem daunting, crochet is easy to get started; there are just a couple of tools and basic techniques you need to know. From there, you can grow increasingly advanced in your work and try different facets of the field.

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Food Art
July 25, 2022

Velveeta Debuts Mac and Cheese-Inspired Martini Called the “Veltini”

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love a warm bowl of mac and cheese. Savory and comforting, it's the perfect meal for a night in. Now, cheese-lovers will have a new way to enjoy this staple, in a newly released mac and cheese-inspired cocktail dubbed the “Veltini.” This new alcoholic drink is a collaboration between the brand Velveeta—known for their mac and cheese meals—and BLT Steak restaurants.

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