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December 10, 2025

New York’s MoMA PS1 Will Offer Free Admission to All Visitors Starting in 2026

Beginning on January 1, 2026, MoMA PS1 will offer free admission to its guests. The Queens, NY–based museum has long maintained a free admission program for New Yorkers, but this new policy will remove financial barriers for all visitors. Made possible by a $900,000 gift from creative entrepreneur Sonya Yu, the initiative will cement MoMA PS1 as the largest free museum in New York City.

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November 18, 2025

Non-Profit Clears 300,000 Landmines in Sri Lanka, Restoring Homes for Over 280,000 People

In a bit of good news to brighten your day, British non-profit The HALO Trust has announced that it has removed its 300,000th landmine from Sri Lanka. Remnants of a three-decade-long civil war, the removal of these explosives has allowed over 280,00 Sri Lankans to return home after being internally displaced. When the civil war ended in 2009, over 1.

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November 5, 2025

Sumo Wrestlers Share Wholesome Images of Themselves Experiencing London as Tourists

As one of the world’s top cultural hubs, London hosts a myriad of events of all kinds. One such happening is The Grand Sumo Tournament, which recently welcomed over 40 of Japan’s elite wrestlers for the second time. Off the dohyō (the circular space a sumo wrestling match typically takes place), a different spectacle took place. During their downtime, the athletes turned into tourists exploring London in their traditional garments.

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