Activists Challenge Harvard’s Legacy Admissions
Activists Challenge Harvard’s Legacy Admissions
1,500 Disney Collectibles Are for Sale
Fans who love Disney will soon be able to take home more than just a small object from the gift shop. They will get a chance to buy the real thing at an auction later this month.
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Ukraine Worries About Population Loss if Refugees Never Return
Mirek Pruchnicki from Przemyśl, Sanok, Polska, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Many Ukrainians fled their country in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. They thought they would be away for a short time. However, as the war continues, many are thinking about setting up homes in their new countries.
New US Citizenship Test Could Be Harder
A new United States citizenship test is expected to be launched by late next year. Some immigrants and their supporters worry the updated exam will hurt test-takers with lower levels of English skills.
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Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Vaccination since COVID-19 Pandemic
The percentage of people vaccinated in Brazil has decreased since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heat, Wildfire, Storms Are Signs of Climate Troubles
The Earth set unofficial record high temperatures last week. Scientists said they were a clear sign of how pollutants released by humans are warming the environment.
Meta Launches Threads to Compete with Twitter
Meta Launches Threads to Compete with Twitter
Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie over Disputed South China Sea Map
Vietnamese state media reported on Monday that Vietnam has banned the movie Barbie from being released in the Southeast Asian country.
Two Million Expected in Hajj Pilgrimage as it Starts in Saudi Arabia
Two Million Expected in Hajj Pilgrimage as it Starts in Saudi Arabia
Little-known Garden Supports US Nursery Industry
Placed among the busy streets of Washington, D.C. is a large public garden that many Americans have never heard of.
United States National Arboretum. (2023, April 29). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Arboretum