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The Volunteers

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To help end the pandemic, teens across the U.S. have signed up for Covid-19 vaccine trials.

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Science and Tech

Should Animals Have Legal Rights?

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Courts around the globe are beginning to consider granting human rights to other creatures. Is that a good idea?

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Turned Away

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On Angel Island, tens of thousands of hopeful immigrants from China were stopped from entering the country. It’s part of a long history of anti-Asian bigotry in the U.S.

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Roads to Ruin?

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Extreme weather caused by climate change is putting the nation’s aging infrastructure—its roadways, water systems, and power systems—at risk.

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Life and Culture

Let the Games Begin

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Top athletes from around the globe are preparing for the Summer Olympics.

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Is Video Gaming a Sport?

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Two experts weigh in on the issue.

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World News

Asleep for 800 Years, a Volcano Wakes Up

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A volcano near Iceland’s capital has erupted for the first time in centuries.

Science and Tech

Space-cation Getaway

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Voyager Station, the first space hotel, is slated to open in 2027.

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Q&A Corner: America’s Top Young Scientist

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A Texas teen discovered a molecule that can stop Covid-19 from infecting human cells.

Life and Culture

Numbers in the News

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Quirky stats about a 3-D printed home, tiny lizards, earning Minecraft money, and more

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Costly Cities

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The world’s most expensive places to live

Science and Tech

Clones to the Rescue?

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Scientists are working to save endangered species through cloning.

Life and Culture

The Dilemma: Better Informed

Life and Culture

What to say to a friend who explains current events to you that you are already educated about

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Cartoons about animal rights, extreme weather, crumbling infrastructure, and more

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