Inspiring

February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and SZA Speak Out Against ICE in Their Grammy Winning Speeches

Embed from Getty Images Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The Puerto Rican singer became the first Latin artist to win Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first all-Spanish-language album to be up for this category. During his acceptance speech, Bad Bunny shouted out his native Puerto Rico and the Latin artists that came before him.

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January 29, 2026

Natalie Portman and Olivia Wilde Among Celebrities Condemning ICE at Sundance Film Festival

During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, held in Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah, several high-profile actors condemned the actions of ICE amid its lethal and continued attacks on Minneapolis communities. Earlier this month, ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good, an act that the Trump administration has consistently deemed as self-defense. Last week, Border Patrol agents also killed anti-ICE protestor Alex Pretti, sparking increased outrage and protests throughout the Minnesotan city.

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January 26, 2026

Stingless Bees Have Become the First Insects To Gain Legal Rights

This may sound like the plot of the animated film Bee Movie, but some bees are now rights-bearing entities in real life. In late 2025 and early 2026, municipalities in the Peruvian Amazon granted legal rights to native stingless bees. No longer an entirely fictional concept, these bees can be legally represented by humans in court for their rights to thrive free from things like pesticides and habitat loss.

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January 19, 2026

Friends Carry Their Buddy on Their Backs To Help Him See the World

Some dreams can only be achieved with the help of those who love us. No person is an island, and we’re made better thanks to those who can fill the gaps where we might fall short. Kevan Chandler and his friends epitomize this idea. It began with Chandler’s lifelong dream of traveling to Europe. While it can be as simple as hopping on a plane, that wasn’t the case for Chandler.

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