News
January 6, 2023

Sweden’s 2022 Gävle Goat Survived to the New Year 2023

Christmas traditions vary greatly around the world. In the town of Gävle, Sweden, a Yule Goat has been constructed out of wood and straw in the Slottstorget, or Castle Square, since 1966. However, the construction of the goat is not the only tradition local to the region. In the past 56 years, the goat has burned down 38 times.

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Inspiring
January 5, 2023

Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin’s Charity Raises $7 Million Since His On-Field Cardiac Arrest

The world seemed to come to a standstill when, during the Monday Night Football match on January 2, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field. The game was suspended and Hamlin was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Fear and concern were noticeable on the faces of his teammates and everyone in the stadium.

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Installation
January 5, 2023

Monumental Ceramic Coral Reef Installation Is a Swirling Combination of Beauty and Awareness

We often associate ceramic art with fragility, and artist Courtney Mattison pairs the connection with imagery of colorful coral reefs. In a monumental swirling format, the ocean advocate crafts intricate sculptures of coral featuring representations of their forms and variety of species. At the same time, she also calls attention to the crisis these organisms are in.

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Inspiring
January 4, 2023

Teacher Goes Viral For Joining a Dance-Off With Her Students

Being a teacher isn't easy. Between daily lessons, exams, and keeping students happy, there's a lot of pressure on our educators. Even so, many teachers go above and beyond for their students so it's important to celebrate their efforts. Before closing out 2022, Sumner High School & Academy in Riverview, Florida, had a dance-off between the 8th-grade class and their teacher, Ms. Yolanda Turner.

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