'The Lorax' Warned Us 50 Years Ago, But We Didn't Listen
Call it fate or an unfortunate coincidence that Dr. Seuss' eco-parable marks its 50th anniversary just as the United Nations releases a report on the dire consequences of human-induced climate change.
Read more ...This Teen Is Being Pushed To Wed Because Of The Pandemic. Her School Helps Her Resist
She's one of 110 girls in a boarding program run by the Veerni Institute in India. When lockdowns hit, they were sent home to their villages, where child marriage is rampant.
Read more ...Here Are 5 Hurdles That Democrats Face Now For Their $3.5 Trillion Budget
Narrow margins in both the House and Senate and significant philosophical divisions inside the party mean Democratic leaders face a difficult task steering the massive bill.
Read more ...Biden Wants To Reengage With The World, But His Ambassadors Are Mostly Absent
During the campaign, President Biden said he'd put U.S. diplomacy back in the "hands of genuine professionals," but only one of his ambassadors to a foreign capital has been confirmed.
Read more ...If You Think Your Kids Are Eating Mostly Junk Food, A New Study Finds You're Right
What do frozen pizza, cookies and ice cream have in common? A new study finds ultra-processed foods make up the majority of U.S. children's and teens' diets.
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