Parents want to protect their children from harmful ideas. But when young people figure out ways past digital locks, is control over content even possible? A U.S. passport and birth certificate. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 17 August 2026,...
Governments around the world are adopting laws limiting the use of social media. Let’s sort out some of the concerns. An age filter on a social media site. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 15 June 2026, the British government said it would...
There is no sport more global than football. With the World Cup kicking off, we give you some perspectives on the “beautiful game” from our student journalists. Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands scores a goal in a friendly match against Uzbekistan in New York,...
A panel of three judges read dozens of articles produced by News Decoder students. These are the ones that wowed them. The News Decoder logo and a trophy. (Illustration by News Decoder) Across the globe, governments and society are largely ignoring problems that...
On World Wildlife Day, the United Nations asks us to consider all the things we eat to keep us healthy and think: What if they all disappear? World Wildlife Day poster highlights medicinal and aromatic plants. (Courtesy of the United Nations) Each year, 3 March marks...