Here’s what happened when I taught a fly-fishing course in the waterways of New Orleans
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Google will start deleting ‘inactive’ accounts in December. Here’s what you need…
Google logos are shown when searched on Google in New York, Sept. 11, 2023. Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts in December. Under Google’s updated inactive…
Here’s how the American Red Cross makes money from donated blood
The American Red Cross has long been recognized as the universal symbol of humanitarian services —and it's an expensive operation. In 2022, the American Red Cross generated more than $3.2 billion in operating revenue and spent just over $3…
Here’s what’s trending in fashion this wedding season
At the beginning of the wedding season this year, Indian designers showcased a glittering line-up of Bollywood showstoppers and inclusive models on the ramp to give us a glimpse of 2023’s re-imagined fashion royalty. From saris with bespoke…
SEBA created its own AI assistant to innovate its awards ceremony, here’s how it works
If you’re an entrepreneur in Malaysia, you might have heard of SEBA (SME and Entrepreneurship Business Awards), the annual initiative that spotlights and awards local SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Organised by Yayasan Usahawan Malaysia (YUM) and…
‘Just say no’ didn’t actually protect students from drugs. Here’s what could…
“But it didn’t have to be that way. We could have learned safety way ahead of time,” he says.
For decades, students like Myers have been told to just say no to drugs. The message was repeated in public service announcements and in…
Here’s How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There’s Still Hope
Hot off a summer of record heat, a savage wildfire that destroyed Lahaina, and hurricanes that rapidly intensified into monsters, the United States today released its Fifth National Climate Assessment. The report—done with input from over…
41 US states are suing Meta for getting teens hooked on social media: Here’s what to expect…
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In the United States, 41 states have filed lawsuits against Meta for allegedly driving social media…
Like it or not, kids hear the news. Here’s how teachers help them understand it | KQED
With tragedies dominating the news cycle for the past few weeks, teachers are looking for ways to help their students make sense of the world around them. Even the youngest children are absorbing headlines and current events. Teachers say…
Some pharmacy staff from Walgreens, other chains are walking out again — here’s what you need…
A sign advertises COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine shots at a Walgreens Pharmacy in Somerville, Massachusetts, August 14, 2023.Brian Snyder | ReutersSome pharmacy staff from Walgreens and other drugstore chains are planning to walk out this…