Even if politics isn’t your thing—and honestly, how can it not be right now—if you happened to catch the Democratic National Convention last night, you might be feeling a bit of FOMO. People were genuinely enjoying themselves, and the diversity on display? Let’s call it what it is: the real face of America. It’s a stark contrast to the other convention, where diversity seemed more like a token gesture than a true reflection of our nation. But while there were plenty of smiles, declarations of love, and positive vibes across all generations, a new poll sheds some light on a growing concern: Gen Z’s trust in government is wavering, revealing a darker undercurrent beneath the celebration; Ukraine just did something that Putin never imagined would ever happen. Yay for Zelensky and his forces!; 2030 is the global goal to provide food for the food insecure. Unfortunately, like other global target dates for reaching imperative milestones, the world is woefully behind; The world is on the move. As migration increases due to climate crisis, war or violence opponents increasingly try to define the identity a of people only trying to survive. But their identity is far more complicated than stereotypes and mass blame; Who doesn’t love salsa? Now, scientists have devised an innovative way to grow more of the ingredients that add a little spice to every meal; and While in many ways, Mexico is considered old-fashioned in its treatment of women, the new female president just created a new government agency that hopes to bring the country fully into the 21st Century. Go beyond the headlines…
Half of Gen Z has “very little” trust in the presidency: poll
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The Religious Composition of the World’s Migrants
Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum creates new Ministry of Women
The Human Cost of Coffee: Rescuing slave workers in Brazil’s farms