60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl witnessed centuries-old Bhutanese traditions, including a Cham dance ceremony and traditional archery, while reporting in the Himalayan country. Source
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Reclaiming the 9/11 dead
The arduous process of identifying the remains of 9/11 victims has been going on for almost a quarter of a century and continues today, honoring the nation’s promise to “never forget.” Source
The ancient traditions of Bhutan
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl witnessed centuries-old Bhutanese traditions, including a Cham dance ceremony and traditional archery, while reporting in the Himalayan country. Source
Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back. Source
How an Australian drama school opened doors to Hollywood
They may have perfected American accents, but some of the biggest stars in Hollywood are actually from Australia. Baz Luhrmann and Sarah Snook discuss why so many of Hollywood’s biggest names come from the Land Down Under. Source
Australia pumping out acting talent, creating Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. “Succession” star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia. Source
NYC medical examiner still identifying 9/11 victims’ remains
More than 20 years after 9/11, hundreds of families still wait for word of a missing loved one, as the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues the heart-wrenching task of identifying remains. Source
How Bhutan finds itself facing an existential crisis
With an economy hit hard by COVID, many Bhutanese have left for jobs abroad. Bhutan’s government, which for years has prioritized Gross National Happiness, is now working to lure people back. Source
Scientists still identifying 9/11 victims’ remains, giving answers to loved ones
The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner has pledged to continue efforts to identify 9/11 victims’ remains for as long as there are families looking for answers. Source
What is Bluesky, the online platform welcoming users leaving Elon Musk’s X?
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration. Source