Today we’re highlighting a community initiative bringing together homeless individuals and young people in shared living spaces, LA’s upcoming ban on student cellphone use and social media access during school hours, and the Colombian school teaching fathers practical skills that break away from outdated gender stereotypes.
Young and homeless share apartments and expenses to foster inclusion
Originating in France in 2005 to address homelessness, The Lazarus Project has inspired a similar initiative in Madrid. Here, eight men and seven women have come together to share apartments, pooling resources and living spaces in a bid to promote social inclusion.
LAUSD to prohibit mobile phone use during school hours from 2025
The Los Angeles Unified School District – the second largest in the US – has announced a new policy. Starting in 2025, students will be banned from using cellphones and accessing social media during school hours – with the move aiming to safeguard youth mental health by minimising distractions.
Negative electricity prices hit France as renewable energy surges
In a recent Epex Spot auction, French day-ahead power prices plummeted to -€5.76 per megawatt-hour, marking the lowest in four years. For comparison, Germany saw its equivalent contract fall to €7.64 – highlighting the impact of renewable energy on European electricity markets.
Mannequins in Wisconsin aid in teaching tick spotting techniques
As tick season ramps up, conducting thorough tick checks is important for preventing infections. At the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, researchers are using mannequins to educate people on the proper methods of identifying ticks.
MEER (Mirrors for Earth’s Energy Rebalancing) introduces innovative panels designed to mitigate extreme heat by employing a recycled, highly reflective coating. Research suggests that these panels have the ability to lower internal temperatures of buildings by more than 6 degrees Celsius.
From profit to protection: the reinvention of Buenos Aires zoo
Buenos Aires Zoo has evolved into an ecopark dedicated to rehabilitating injured wild animals from across Argentina, and now plays host to the largest biobank in South America, earning widespread support from the public and conservationists alike.
‘We’re writing history’: Spanish women tackle Wikipedia’s gender gap
Less than a fifth of Wikipedia’s content, particularly biographies, spotlights women – with this demographic also only constituting 15% of the site’s volunteer editors. Wikiesfera is among a handful of global initiatives striving to uncover women’s stories on the collaborative platform.
Bogotá’s School for Men teaching dads the art of diapering and ponytail-making
Led by the city government, Care School for Men is reshaping traditional notions of fatherhood. By encouraging men to take on more active roles in their families by mastering essential household and childcare tasks, participants learn practical skills that transcend outdated gender stereotypes.
