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Poster celebrating jazz, with illustration of Jon Batiste leaning back, smiling, with eyes closed, playing a melodica (State Dept./D. Thompson)

Meet Oscar-winning jazz artist Jon Batiste [poster]

For Jazz Appreciation Month, learn about Jon Batiste, a young American jazz musician who has won numerous awards, including an Oscar in 2021.
President Biden looking on as Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at lectern (© Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

Meet Ketanji Brown Jackson, the next Supreme Court justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson is an experienced jurist who has sought to make criminal sentences just. Learn about the next Supreme Court justice.
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor standing in front of U.S. Supreme Court (© David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)

Next Supreme Court justice follows in footsteps of other female justices

The next Supreme Court justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson, will join a growing group of female justices who influence American jurisprudence.
Two men carrying box with American flag and the word 'COVAX' on it (U.S. Government)

U.S. sends COVID-19 vaccines worldwide [rolling updates]

The United States is donating billions in COVID-19 vaccine doses, funding for COVAX and medical supplies to countries all over the world.
Mika Newton, John Legend and Siuzanna Iglidan, dressed in blue and yellow, performing onstage (© Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

U.S. and Ukrainian performers support Ukraine at Grammy Awards

On April 3 during the 64th Grammy Awards ceremony, U.S. singer John Legend performed with three Ukrainian artists to support their country.
Clouds and sun reflected in building (© Andrew Harnik/AP Images)

In the U.S., public companies’ financial details are transparent to all

Regulators require companies listed on U.S. stock markets to report financial details regularly. Anyone can sort the data for free.
Woman looking for land mines (The HALO Trust)

U.S. support for land mine removal saves lives

The U.S. is the world's top donor to conventional weapons destruction. Learn about the U.S. and its partners' land mine removal efforts.
Screenshot of man in farm vehicle in Farmcraft game (North American Scholastic Esports Federation)

Farmcraft: Teaching agriculture through esports

Students around the world are competing in the interactive video game Farmcraft and learning about farming in a changing environment.
Young boy, seen from rear, standing before two women in gowns and masks (© Andre Coelho/Getty Images)

World Health Day: Making the world safer for everyone

The U.S. and international partners are combating threats to global health, from COVID-19 and other diseases to malnutrition.