Environment
July 22, 2022

69 Experts Agree Climate Change and Political Conflicts Are Top Threats to Global Food Security

We all know that the world is facing a climate crisis. And if you were a non-believer, the heat waves hitting the U.S. and Europe this summer might be enough to convince you. Unfortunately, these heat waves are becoming all too common, leading to fire, drought, and dangerous health issues. Soon, humans will need to start adapting infrastructure to this new climate or we could be in real trouble.

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Funny
July 22, 2022

Emmanuel Is Now the Most Famous Emu in the World for Knocking Over the Camera Every Time His Owner Is Filming

Humans aren't the only ones drawn to the spotlight. Sometimes animals want time on camera, too. In fact, a certain emu who goes by the name Emmanuel has gone viral on TikTok for stealing the spotlight from his owner Taylor Blake in a series of hilarious videos. Blake and Emmanel both live at Knuckle Bump Farms, a mini cow hobby farm in South Florida.

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Inspiring
July 21, 2022

Google Pays Tribute to Uvalde School Shooting Victim’s Colorful Artwork

In March, when she submitted her drawing to the Doodle for Google contest, 10-year-old Alithia Haven Ramirez was hopeful that her art would be recognized. Unfortunately, the young artist saw her life cut short in May at the devastating school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Alithia was one of the 21 victims of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Now, Google is celebrating her life by featuring the fourth grader's submission to the 2022 contest.

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Good News
July 21, 2022

Man Asks Twitter for 104 Birthday Wishes for His Dad’s 104th Birthday, Receives Thousands of Sweet Messages

What birthday gift do you give the man who has everything? Kevin Mills was asking the same question as his father, Gerald Mills' 104th birthday was approaching. He ultimately decided on a unique gift, certainly one his father had yet to receive across 103 birthdays. Mills took to Twitter, asking for 104 happy birthdays wishes, along with a photo of his dad.

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My Modern Met

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