Good News
September 8, 2021

Jill Biden Returns to Her Community College Classroom as America’s First Working First Lady

Embed from Getty Images Many great teachers have a positive influence on future generations, making a career in education hugely rewarding. No one could agree more than Dr. Jill Biden, who is the first first lady to work full-time while living in the White House. She’s been teaching her students virtually for over a year due to the pandemic; however, this week, the passionate teacher finally resumed her in-person classes at Northern Virginia Community College.

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Inspiring
September 8, 2021

101-Year-Old Woman Is Still Working on a Lobster Boat With No Plans To Retire

Max Oliver is still working on a lobster boat at the age of 78. If you think that's astounding, it's nothing compared to his crewmate—she’s 101 years old! Virginia Oliver, Max’s mother, is still climbing onto the ship three days a week (from May to November) to trap and catch lobsters off the coast of Maine. Together, mother and son work in tandem doing one of the most hazardous jobs in the country.

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Health
September 7, 2021

Study Reveals How Much Exercise You Need To Counteract Sitting All Day Long

Do you sit at a desk all day? Many jobs require sitting all day from nine to five. These hours can be harmful for your health, particularly if you (like most people) find yourself slouching. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that such sedentary work days can be counteracted with exercise—specifically 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

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Photography
September 7, 2021

Watch This Photographer Expertly “Paint” Two Swans Using Light

Finnish fine art photographer Hannu Huhtamo masterfully uses light painting to create dynamic imagery. Whether he's creating fantastical creatures in the forest or flowers on open water, his photographs are a beautiful demonstration of patience and artistry. For one of his latest pieces, Serenity, he takes us inside the process of painting two swans on a lake. In a behind-the-scenes video shot by his wife Sanna, we see Huhtamo creating his light painting.

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My Modern Met

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