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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained

On February 24, 2022, Russian forces unleashed a
wave of attacks on neighboring Ukraine. Given that
Russia had been gathering troops on Ukraine's
border since October 2021, the full-scale invasion
from the north, east, and south was not totally
unexpected. However, American and European
Union (EU) officials had hoped that the threat of ec...
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The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained

Athletes To Watch At The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

The XXIV Winter Olympic Games officially kicked off
with an opening ceremony at Beijing's National
Stadium, aka " the Bird's Nest," on February 4,
2022. The two-hour, 20-minute extravaganza—
which emphasized togetherness — was filled with
spectacular performances and brilliant light and
fireworks displays.
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Athletes To Watch At The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Honoring Unsung Heroes During Black History Month

Black History Month, celebrated every February,
commemorates the many, often overlooked,
contributions African Americans have made to
society. American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson
came up with the idea in 1926 as a way to share his
love for Black history with students. Today, African
American History Month, as it is also called, is one ...
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Honoring Unsung Heroes During Black History Month

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Fully Deployed

The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) — the
world's largest and most complex science telescope
— was successfully launched into space atop a
European Ariane 5 rocket on December 25, 2021.
The $10 billion revolutionary space observatory — a
joint effort between NASA, the European Space
Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency — is desi...
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Fully Deployed

Honoring The Life And Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Day, which will be observed on
January 17, 2022, is about more than honoring the
legacy of the American civil rights activist. It is the
only US federal holiday designated as a national day
of service — a "day on, not a day off." Americans are
encouraged to celebrate the occasion by
participating in service activities to help their local ...
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Honoring The Life And Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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