Are online trends that get people to adopt customs and traditions from other countries appropriate, or is it appropriation? Two Labubu dolls discuss the China-maxxing trend. (Illustration by News Decoder) Approach a boba or bubble tea vendor in just about any city in...
You scream for your team and nation during the game. But when the final whistle blows, it’s time for hugs and handshakes all around. Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and France’s Kylian Mbappe hug after the soccer World Cup quarter final, 9 July, 2026. (AP...
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
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...