Photography
August 6, 2025

U.S. Senate Is Hiring a Photographer To “Document Important and Historic Moments”

If you’re an experienced photographer looking for an interesting career move, why not consider working for the U.S. Senate? The Senate Sergeant at Arms has put out a call for a photographer to “document important and historic moments in the United States Senate for today and future generations.”  The position, titled Photographer #508, will be responsible for planning, shooting, and editing photos for a variety of projects.

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Acrylic Painting
August 6, 2025

Artist Faces Her Fear of the Ocean by Painting Powerful Crashing Waves

The ocean covers about 71% of Earth’s surface, making it one of the most expansive features of our planet. Standing before it, it’s easy to feel small, but this vastness also creates a sense of connection to something much larger than ourselves. Auckland-based artist Andreea Berindei captures this idea in her incredible acrylic paintings of crashing waves.

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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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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.