In today’s edition of Squirrel News, we’re talking about the biggest annual decline in US suicide rates in four decades, amateur beekeepers bringing a buzz to New York’s rooftops, and a campaign across the African continent helping Black communities control their own narrative on Wikipedia.
A grassroots movement encourages Africa’s Wikipedia editors to write their own history
WikiAfrica Education’s initiative is helping activists curate and edit Wikipedia articles by overcoming the Western narrative and perception of African cultures.
Crime rates in Baltimore fall as fewer people are sent to jail
The criminal justice trend focuses on rehabilitation of those who have committed minor crimes rather than prosecuting them, with incidents of violent crime falling by 20% since 2020.
The first windpipe transplant has been successfully carried out in the US
Doctors are confident that the positive outcome of the trachea transplant could provide hope for COVID-19 patients experiencing windpipe damage due to mechanical ventilation.
Fresno’s teachers are using open educational resources to reduce college textbook bills
With traditional university textbooks retailing at hundreds of dollars, a growing movement aims to make college more accessible to students from low-income backgrounds.
Northern Bengaluru’s Jakkur lake sets an example for wetland rejuvenation projects
By placing inclusivity at the centre of the restoration initiative, the local community are the ones set to benefit the most from this conservation project.
