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October 26, 2026

Activist-Led Orchestra Takes a Stand Through Classical Music During Protests in France

Mass demonstrations have taken place across France since late September 2026, as people protest the rising cost of living, poor school conditions, government budget cuts, among other issues. While some rallies have turned violent, prompting frenzied headlines and distraught responses, many others have been peaceful. One such group is Orchestre du Nouveau Monde, or New World Orchestra, which accompanies the demonstrations with live music.

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October 14, 2026

Actor Dan Levy Speaks Out Against Shane Gillis’ Misogynistic SNL Monologue Criticizing What Women Wear

Comedian Shane Gillis hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and not everyone was laughing. On the live sketch comedy show, the weekly guest host delivers a monologue where most people try to be funny; but, on this episode, Gillis’ brand of humor didn’t land. What felt especially distasteful for many viewers and fellow comedians was his criticism of women at the gym—particularly how they dress.

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October 12, 2026

Michael J. Fox Awarded Companion of the Order of Canada for Parkinson’s Advocacy

Michael J. Fox has spent decades entertaining audiences, but some of his most meaningful work has happened away from the screen. The Canadian actor was recently promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honor within the country, in recognition of his longtime advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Fox received the honor during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on October 2.

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October 4, 2026

Struggling Families in Rwanda Get Chickens Through a Social Program and Their Lives Are Changed

The phrase, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime,” could very well describe a successful social program in Ngororero, Rwanda. But rather than fish, the protagonists of this story are other animals. As part of the Second Sustainable Agricultural Intensification and Food Security Project (SAIP II), vulnerable families with small children received four chickens.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.