Today’s Solutions: January 15, 2025

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Finally! Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail system

In a huge win for racial justice, the state of Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state to end wealth-based pre-trial detention. For those being accused of a crime in the US, the general rule is that you are innocent until proven guilty. Despite this, courtrooms across the US operate Read More...

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Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill

With Black History Month just around the corner, we are celebrating early with the news that Harriet Tubman will finally replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Tubman will be the first woman, the first person of color, and the first activist to take a place of honor on a bill. Petitions to Read More...

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10 plants to grow a fabulous indoor herb garden

During the colder winter months, growing herbs indoors can be more productive and save you a trip out to the chilly garden when you need ingredients. These 10 herbs grow especially well indoors and will offer some delicious flavor to your hearty winter recipes. Mint. This herb grows so well, Read More...

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The Gulf of Mexico is home to another newly-discovered species of whale

We recently shared how a new species of blue whale was discovered in the Indian Ocean. In fact, there have been over 500 new animal discovered in the past year alone. Another whale species is joining this list after researchers discovered a previously unknown species of whale in the Gulf of Read More...

UK readers have broken records

UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared

From opening up a whole world of knowledge to reducing our levels of stress, the benefits of reading are virtually endless. While we have known this for a long time, it seems the pandemic has truly re-opened our eyes to the magic of reading as book sales skyrocketed in 2020. In fact, more than 200 Read More...

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Sounds and smells in the French countryside are now protected by law

From the crowing of roosters to the distinctive barnyard whiff, France’s countryside sounds and smells are now officially protected by law. The European country has recently passed a bill that protects the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas. The move came following an increasing number of Read More...

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Magnesium promotes healthy sleep. Here’s four great ways to get it

Magnesium is not only great for essential bodily functions like protein synthesis and muscle regeneration. It also promotes better sleep! If you're due for a better night of sleep, here are four magnesium-rich foods to incorporate into your daily diet. Bananas This fruit gets a lot of Read More...

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Trained dogs will be sniffing out Covid-19 at NBA game

Back in September, we shared a story about the Helsinki airport deploying dogs to sniff out covid-19. Now, the Miami Heat basketball team will use the same strategy to offer a safer in-person basketball experience to a limited number of fans.  The team of dedicated pups has been training for Read More...

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White House press briefings will now be offered in American Sign Language

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced this week that press briefings will be getting an inclusive upgrade with the addition of an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter at every briefing.  The first signed briefing took place last Monday with an interpreter, identified as Heather, Read More...

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German city builds sleeping pods to shelter homeless people from the cold

In the German city of Ulm, 75 miles west of Munich, people who don’t have a roof over their head can now benefit from a thoughtful initiative — the installation of a series of pods around the city for homeless people to be able to sleep in. Called Ulmer Nests, the sleeping pods are made of Read More...