Cities Aim to Make Once-Polluted Rivers Safe for Swimming
People jump into the Charles River during the “City Splash” event.
Barbecue: An American Food Tradition
American barbecue developed from cultures in the Caribbean.
Deaths in Texas Show Risks People Take to Seek Better Lives
Worldwide, the number of migrants reached 244 million in 2015.
American Football Player Leaves NFL to Study Math
John Urschel teaches students at a STEM event.
Thailand Celebrates King’s Birthday by Releasing 1,066 Turtles
In Thailand, turtles represent long life.
Trump Bans Transgender People from US Military
Nearly 7,000 transgender people are currently active in the military.
Cobras Shipped to Los Angeles Man in Potato Chip Cans
The animals are protected under U.S. law.
Dinner with Titanic’s Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
Last year’s auction raised $45 million.
Robot Explores Fukushima Reactor
A newly developed robot for underwater investigation.
Program Pays Ugandan Farmers to Not Cut Trees
Not cutting down trees is one of the least expensive ways of capturing carbon.