‘A language that everyone understands’: Jordanian cartoonist on art as hope

‘A language that everyone understands’: Jordanian cartoonist on art as hope

Based in the capital of Jordan, Abdallat has been using art to start conversations about human rights, tolerance and social change for years. Through your Free pen initiative, she leads workshops with young people, especially in communities affected by displacement, helping them express their experiences and hopes through drawing. From collaborations with UNESCO to counter…

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A Minnesota farmer digitized his old planning system, then turned it into a startup

A Minnesota farmer digitized his old planning system, then turned it into a startup

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain Farming may seem old-fashioned to many, but it hasn’t been that way for years. Tractors steer themselves, software analyzes crop data, and agriculture is now among the most technologically advanced industries. However, inside barns and homes, many farmers (especially those who run smaller operations) still plan their seasons the old-fashioned way:…

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What offseason decision makes you nervous?

What offseason decision makes you nervous?

DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the run-up to the new season, we will be publishing “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I hope to see you in the comments section! You will never love every move the board makes, but which one worries you the most this…

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Robin Krambroeckers, CTO of RB Labs, leads Europe’s AI and Blockchain innovation frontier

Robin Krambroeckers, CTO of RB Labs, leads Europe’s AI and Blockchain innovation frontier

Robin Krambroeckers is a German-born technology entrepreneur recognized as co-founder and CTO of RobotBulls, a blockchain project focused on predictive AI applications. He began writing code at the age of twelve and quickly developed a strong interest in logic and computational design. That initial search turned into a career in software architecture and machine-driven mechanisms…

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This congressman’s family was held in Japanese prisons during World War II. It is seen repeatedly in today’s raids

This congressman’s family was held in Japanese prisons during World War II. It is seen repeatedly in today’s raids

Washington– The congressman returned home last July 4th to amazing stories in Southern California Immigration patrols He swept into local communities and was told by a constituent about starting to carry a passport as proof of the right to be in the country. Rep. Mark Takanowhose American-born parents were imprisoned when they were young children…

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A medieval art form, digitized

A medieval art form, digitized

By Emily Gaines Buchler / Published Fall 2025 The medieval prayer book looks modern from the outside, with its elegant white leather cover added by a conservator for safekeeping. However, open the pages and peer into a bygone era. There, images of flora and fauna of rich nuances are intertwined with saints, dragons, birds and…

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