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May 24, 2023

Brazilian Soccer Star Speaks Out Over Racism He Experienced During Spanish Gameplay

Vinícius Júnior is a 22-year-old Brazillian soccer player who has been the subject of racist abuse while on the field. On Sunday, May 21, 2023, his team Real Madrid played a game against Valencia CF and Vinícius endured persistent racist taunting. Valencia fans called Vinícius “mono” (Spanish for monkey) when he arrived at the stadium and throughout the game.

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Good News

May 24, 2023

93-Year-Old Grandmother Finishes Visiting All 63 U.S. National Parks With Her Grandson

From the deserts of Southern California to the lush forests of Alaska, the U.S. possesses an incredible diversity of nature.

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Travel

May 24, 2023

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to New Orleans

New Orleans is a city rife with art and history.

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Sports

May 23, 2023

Club Pro Michael Block Gets an Unbelievable Hole-in-One at the 2023 PGA Championship

Picture this for a second: a dedicated coach of your favorite sport at a local club finds himself among the best of the league. Then, not only that, he dazzles the top, rockstar-like figures with a sharp technique. After a brilliant competitive appearance, he in turn earns a spot among the cream of the crop.

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Music

May 23, 2023

Iam Tongi Wins American Idol Following an Emotional Duet of “Monsters” With James Blunt

The young and talented Iam Tongi was just crowned winner of the 21st season of American Idol, and he did...

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Technology

May 23, 2023

AI’s Version of the “Perfect” Person Is an Eye-Opening Look at Unrealistic Beauty Standards

The beauty standard presented in media is always a source of attention, as it has a large effect on how...

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Entertainment

May 23, 2023

Listen to This English Accent Coach Do One Phrase in 20 Different Accents

You say tomato, I say tomato… Accents are fascinating. They can signal to others where you come from, what sort of education you've had, and they may even reflect a sense of commonality with the person with whom you are conversing. Accents can change over one's lifetime, and they can be changed with conscious effort too.

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Inspiring

May 23, 2023

Umpire Rescues 7-Year-Old Baseball Player From Being Engulfed by a Dust Devil in Florida

Quick thinking can save a life, especially when it comes to helping those most vulnerable around us.

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Crafts

May 23, 2023

‘Sheep to Shawl’ Competition Has Teams of 5 Artisans Shear Sheep and Turn Wool Into Shawls in 3 Hours

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival hosts a fierce competition with the goal of being warm and fuzzy.

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Store

May 23, 2023

Take a Tour of Space When You Complete These Unique Jigsaw Puzzles

The night sky is full of wondrous sights, many of which are invisible to the naked eye. Fortunately, the brand Nervous System transforms some of the most beautiful parts of space into unique jigsaw puzzles that you can hold in your hands. Featuring images from the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA, and the Hubble Telescope, these amazing puzzles are sure to entertain stargazers for hours.

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