Inspiring

July 1, 2026

Here’s How To Help Those Affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes

Embed from Getty Images On June 24, two earthquakes with respective magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, destroying dozens of buildings in a matter of seconds. As of writing, the government reports there are over 1,700 dead and 5,000 injured, with many more missing as the rescue labors continue. Six days after the tragedy, there were still glimmers of hope, as a handful of survivors have been pulled from rubble.

Read Article

June 29, 2026

This Woman With Memory Loss Started Drawing at 88 Years Old and Became an Exhibiting Artist

It’s never too late to start making art. With some luck, you may even awaken the hidden Picasso within you, like 89-year-old Christine Hazell did. Living with memory impairment issues, her daughter suggested she take up drawing by copying photographs with some colored pencils left behind by her grandchildren. The mission was simple: give her a pastime, while simultaneously helping her reconnect with images she has started to forget.

Read Article

June 18, 2026

France Is the First Country in the World To Ban Supermarkets From Wasting Food

Globally, over 1 billion tonnes of food are wasted each year, even as many people struggle to put meals on the table. That staggering figure represents roughly one-fifth of all food produced worldwide, meaning that a significant share of what’s grown, processed, and transported never actually gets consumed. Fortunately, France decided to act, becoming the first country to do so.

Read Article

June 2, 2026

14-Year-Old Wins National Spelling Bee After Correctly Spelling 32 Words in 90 Seconds

Are you confident with your spelling skills? Even if you know your i’s from your e’s, you’re probably still not quite on the level of California teen Shrey Parikh. The 14-year-old has just been crowned the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion after correctly spelling a record 32 words in 90 seconds. Parikh competed against 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round 90-second “spell-off” tiebreaker.

Read Article

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.