New blue bee species, dubbed 'eyeliner boys' spotted in Texas and Oklahoma
The tiny, stylish bee species sports “eyeliner-like” structures around their eyes and defies familial expectations by pollinating nightshade.
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Bartenders can now hail Ubers, call police in seconds thanks to new 'angel shot' safety app
The discreet code phrase has taken on a new life with an app that immediately alerts bar staff to instances of dangerous behavior, unwanted advances, and sexual harassment.
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Rare 'vampire hedgehog' discovered in wild, 80 years after the species was first stored in the Smithsonian
The animal was among 234 new species discovered in the past year in the Greater Mekong region, which includes Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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How Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy put human rights on the global agenda
Jimmy Carter passed on December 29, 2024 at age 100. His foreign policy legacy is celebrated for its focus on human rights, which significantly impacted global diplomacy. Learn how his efforts championed basic freedoms and transformed international relations.
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Minnesota is banning phones in classrooms, and this club is helping teens with the transition
Minnesota joined seven other states in enacting a state-wide policy that restricts phone use in classrooms. This nonprofit is helping teens get off their screens.
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Nonprofit collects and distributes life-saving winter clothes to homeless LGBTQ+ youth
After Austin Rivers took knitting up as a hobby during the pandemic, the New Yorker soon launched a knitting collective for vulnerable community members.
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