Sports
August 5, 2025

Indigenous Runner Wins 63K Ultramarathon After Walking 14 Hours To Make It to the Starting Line

Many people believe being a top athlete requires having the latest equipment or grueling training; but sometimes, the most important element is determination. The perfect example of this is Candelaria Rivas Ramos, a 30-year-old indigenous ultra marathon runner. She conquered the 63-kilometer (51.57 miles) 2025 Canyon Ultra Marathon—and had no previous experience in competitions of this kind.

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Academy
August 5, 2025

Celebrate National Dog Month With These Creative Online Art Classes

Dogs aren’t known as “man’s best friend” for no reason. Smart, loyal, caring, and protective, these furry animals often become family to their owners. Ever since they first became domesticated thousands of years ago, pups have been integral pieces of people’s lives, sometimes going so far as to serve as artistic inspiration. With August being National Dog Month, celebrate your own furry friend by creating a visual reminder of them. Don’t know where to start?

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Inspiring
August 4, 2025

96-Year-Old Who Learned To Read Late in Life Earned a Near-Perfect Score in Her First-Ever Exam

According to Trading Economics, the literacy rate among women over 65 years old was only 30.29% in 2018. While the tide is turning for the better, this low number was due to many of these women marrying and starting a family at a young age, in addition to dealing with long-standing gender inequality, limited access to education in rural areas, and systemic poverty.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.