After the killing of George Floyd, police defunding and reformation became a vital discussion. People argue about how to improve the system and stop police misconduct and violence. However, one city seems to be ahead of the curve. Thirty years ago, Eugene, Oregon, began replacing cops with civilians trained to deal with mental health crises....
In 2020, no rhinos were killed by poachers in Kenya, a feat that was unattainable for the past two decades. The efforts of conservationists have increased over the years, and especially during the worldwide pandemic. “We are incredibly proud of that,” says Brigadier John Waweru. Two years ago, he had left the navy to become...
Going to your local zoo can be a rewarding experience. Being able to see wild animals up close and witnessing them is action eye-opening and educational. Some zoo’s offer the best programs for their animals to interact with the visitors. However, some zoos don’t quite meet the bar of expectation. Wild animals need proper care...
Even at age 95, a cancer diagnosis, fourteen stitches to the head and hip surgery, the thirty-ninth president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, building houses for the many people in need. For most, working with Habitat for humanity is a once-off, on the weekend “feel good about yourself” kind of job. Often discovered as...
If your employer came to you and said: ‘you need to start working a 10 and a half hour graveyard shift or you will lose your job. What would you do? I’d walk away, but hey, that’s just me. However, hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers faced this very question on January 25 and are being told...
When you go to a restaurant – fast food or otherwise – and order tuna, what do you expect to eat? This is not a trick question. Of course, you expect to eat tuna. That’s exactly what Subway customers expect when they purchase Subway’s tuna subs. According to two women in California, Subway’s tuna sandwiches...
In a speech made in 2018, former president Jimmy Carter said the US has lost its place as a global leader of human rights. This was in wake of former president Donald Trump’s cruel immigration laws that separated children from their families upon arrival at the US border. (1) Today, in 2021, president Joe Biden...
Conspiracy theories are nothing new – people have been spinning and spouting them since the beginning of time. The invention of the internet made it even easier for these messages to be spread worldwide in a matter of minutes. Few conspiracy theories have gone global, quite like those surrounding tech billionaire Bill Gates, Dr. Anthony...
How much clout do 2021 predictions made by an elderly blind Bulgarian woman who died in 1996 have? We’re not entirely sure, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Here are predictions for 2021 made by Baba Vanga. (1) Baba Vanga: Predictions for 2021 Blind since birth, Baba Vanga is also known as The Nostradamus...
