In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the US election and Kamala Harris’ history-making win, Nevada’s vote to protect same-sex marriage within its constitution, and an innovative new project saving beached dolphins in Cape Cod.
Alabama has voted to remove racist language from its constitution
Although segregation hasn’t been legal in Alabama since the 1950s, a section remains in the state’s constitution requiring Black and White children to attend schools separated by race.
A youth-led movement is making climate science accessible to those outside the west
Recognising that the people who are most affected by climate change are often the least able to access information about it, Climate Cardinals is translating crucial resources into over 100 different languages.
Chris Nikic becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon
A 21-year-old triathlete from Florida has become the first person with Down’s syndrome to finish an Ironman event – swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles and running a 26.2-mile marathon.
Source: BBC
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Ireland pilots basic income scheme for artists, green social prescribing, Philly bans minor traffic stops
Cancer treatment breakthrough, clean environment declared human right, world’s fastest EV charger
Egypt’s first female judges, Colombia’s anti-machismo hotline, alpaca therapy for the elderly
