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A blue playground sign with white lettering. It has assorted hand signs on it like "tag" "play" "share" etc

This playground sign shows kids how to sign 'friend,' 'tag,' 'play,' and more. It honors a deaf child who passed away

A beloved student at Ward Elementary in Abilene, Texas was honored with a playground sign that fostered friendships between deaf and hearing students.

Two photos side by side. On the left is Rupert Boneham in Survivor, wearing a rainbow tie-dye tank top on an island. On the right is a yellow neon sign above a pinball arcade that reads "Rupert's Arcade"

Housing

'Survivor' champ used winnings to start a charity pinball arcade and shelter for homeless, at-risk men

One of ‘Survivor’s most iconic winners, clad in a tie-dye tank top, is Rupert Boneham. Here’s how he’s made the most of his success.

A family sits together looking at a mountain view

Environment

Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Climate Dads are collaborating to figure out what their role is in a more environmentally-friendly future.

A homeless man reaches out a cup to collect change from a stranger

Housing

Here's what happened when researchers gave homeless people $750 a month

The people taking part in this study overwhelmingly spent this money on basic needs, such as food, housing-related expenses, transportation, and health care.

A national park ranger in a black wetsuit snorkels in a shallow creek, his face in the water

Animals

National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job

Biologist Michael Reichmuth captured something scientists had never photographed before in the wild.

Two photos side by side: On the left, Elizabeth Taylor in a car wearing a red AIDS ribbon. On the right, Taylor Swift in a red, feathery headpiece

Arts & Culture

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

Stephen Colbert gives a monologue on the set of "The Late Show." In the corner is a circle containing a zoomed-in photo of a T-shirt commemorating "The Late Show's" final season

Arts & Culture

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction

The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

An asphalt road that reads SLOW SCHOOL ZONE in yellow text

Tech & Innovation

This state just passed a law that forces reckless drivers to slow down through automated technology

New automated technology forces penalized drivers to slow down, whether they want to or not.

An older person's hand reaches for a todder's hand in a forest path covered in leaves.

People Doing Good

Here's how Sandy Hook Promise is fighting back against gun violence

So far in 2026, there have been eight school shootings. Sandy Hook Promise wants to reduce their occurrence.

A dog lies in a field and raises his nose as he sniffs

Health

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection.