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Sunshine and summer fashion trends across the globe
With the summer months fast approaching and the northern hemisphere’s thermostat being turned up a couple notches, summer fashion is coming back into season. Across the globe different countries and cultures adjust their outerwear to better accommodate the rising temperatures […]
Shaping our global response to terrorism
As the world struggles to cope with international terrorist attacks, U.S. lawmakers are fighting to put justice for these crimes in the hands of individual citizens. The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, […]
Rio 2016: The “Final Five” Bring Diversity to U.S. Women’s Gymnastics
The five member squad of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team — made up of Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, and Madison Kocian — have all eye on them during the Rio Olympics this summer. But it’s not just […]
Rio 2016: Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) to Symbolize Hope
This summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has broken tradition, and blurred borders by creating a team that will represent no country in particular. But instead, the unique, ten member team will be representing a large, and still growing, population […]
Comic Books Offer a Unique Glimpse into Other Cultures
For decades, comic books have offered a unique reflection of the culture in which they are created while also cultivating their own distinctive global culture with millions of devoted followers. Comic books represent a massive global industry, valuing $935 million […]
The Chocolate and Coffee Crisis
Chocolate and coffee lovers beware: climate change is taking a toll on the locations, such as West Africa and South America, where coffee and cacao trees are widely grown. According to Barry-Callebaut and Mars Inc., two of the world largest chocolate-goods companies, […]
Future Uncertain for Worldwide Coffee and Cocoa Industries
Coffee and chocolate face an uncertain future due to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. For the millions of people employed worldwide within these industries, the future is equally troubling. The export of coffee and cocoa beans accounts […]
Celebrating Mothers Around the World
Throughout the world, many countries set aside a day to praise and honor the strong, reliable women who raised us: our mothers. While most of the world celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, there are many different […]







