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5 Real-Life Zombies

While I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for the dead to rise from their graves, there are still plenty of zombies roaming the Earth.

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Merriam-Webster Is Updating Its Definition of Racism to Emphasize Systemic Prejudice

After sending Merriam-Webster a series of emails, Kennedy Mitchum convinced the dictionary to revise its entry for 'racism' to better emphasize the systemic aspects.

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and other Sesame Street characters will help experts respond to viewer-submitted questions during the event.

Sesame Street and CNN to Host a Kid-Focused Town Hall About Racism and the Recent Protests

This Saturday, experts and ‘Sesame Street’ characters will answer viewer-submitted questions about racism, diversity, and the nationwide protests.

The World's First Human Composting Facility Is Coming to Seattle

Washington state will soon be home to the world’s first human composting facility. The process, which will cost about $5500, will turn a human body into one cubic yard of nutrient-rich soil.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is suited up in a U.S. spacesuit ahead of her history-making spacewalk.

NASA's First All-Female Spacewalk is Really Happening This Time

After a surprising cancellation in March, plans for NASA's first all-female spacewalk are back on track.

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Is the Best-Selling Book in France Right Now

Victor Hugo's book 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,' which helped save the cathedral in the 1800s, has regained popularity following the Notre-Dame fire.

Satellite image of Santa Ana winds in Southern California.

What Are the Santa Ana Winds?

And why do they help create fire conditions?