Schools are limiting how and when teens can use their phones. But some students say: Maybe give us a heads up first and ask what we think? Teens use phones in a school hallway even though a chalkboard tells them it is against the rules. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
Upon adulthood, we are expected to saddle credit card debts and student loans, and sign leases and salary contracts. But schools mostly ignore all that. A young person tries to make sense of mortgage rates. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced out...
We hear stories about people who overcome insurmountable odds. But most success depends on dealing with the mundane setbacks we all face, every day. V.J. Edgecombe (right) of the Philadelphia 76ers fouls Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks in New York, 4 May 2026....
High-achieving teens prioritize schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Who has time to sleep? But by flipping that scenario, could they achieve more? A student asleep in a class. (Photo by Monkey Business Images) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s...
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...
Foot odors are a common problem, but one most people are too embarrassed to talk about. That’s too bad, because there are some easy fixes. A woman realizes her shoes stink. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s...
Despite their simplicity, memes can both inspire new political voices and reinforce false narratives, and are affecting online discourse around the globe. A social media meme that pokes fun at the intense debate over the right to bear arms. (Illustration by News...
In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem. A teen on her phone ignores a birthday cake. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced...
In the professional world, international experience is more needed now than ever before. But global politics is making it difficult to study abroad. International students at a university center. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for...
Many people picture Africa as desert, safaris and trash-filled cities. Of 54 nations and vibrant urban scenes? Not so much. Why do we think we know places we’ve never visited? Left to right: A Tunisian oasis (Kaji from Kajicom); A camel in the Sahara (Nato...