The images of fleeing Afghans suffocatingly crowded into the bare cargo bays of military C-17s is heartbreaking enough, but what may be worse, is the reluctance of countries to accept these new and involuntary refugees. Yet, Afghanistan has one of the youngest populations and economists are saying it’s these young refugees who could provide a boon to struggling economies; Fannie Mae just made it easier for renters to become homeowners; Now, an easy DIY project shows us how to make our own efficient air filters; and Colombia’s indigenous have their own way of fighting Covid. Go beyond the headlines…
Trump-appointed judge clashes with Biden DOJ in immigration suit
The economic case for letting in as many refugees as possible
Fannie Mae Opens the Door for Renters to Become Homeowners
Airbnb says it plans to temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees
Nine women now serving as governors in US, tying a record
DIY Air Filters For Classrooms? Experts Are Enthusiastic — And A Citizen Scientist Makes It Easy
Planting Trees Encourages Cloud Formation—and Efficiently Cools the Planet
Gig Apps Are Thriving in a Pandemic Economy
Stargaze and spot Inca ruins on Bolivia’s remote island
Colombia’s indigenous Wayuu fight coronavirus with herbs, masks
