Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Vox offers up a range of topical essays, complemented by videos and images, that illustrate the latest news and trending stories. Visitors can scroll down to Understand the News to get concise and pithy summaries of everything from Bitcoin to the recalls of major automobile manufacturers. The Today's Top Stories area is quite nifty and the Most Read...

Youngzine seeks to "help parents and educators create a vibrant community of globally aware young citizens in an increasingly connected world." Using simple, direct language and engaging visuals, the site presents complex global events in a way that will engage elementary and middle school students. Readers may explore the site through categories such as World News, Science & Tech, Our Earth, and...