USPS just released a new sea turtle stamp collection — and they're adorable
The new #ProtectSeaTurtlesStamps collection aims to honor the conservation efforts behind six endangered sea turtle species.
Read MoreHow to get Gen Z to care about politics? Throw a nationwide pizza party
Organizers in cities across the country will hold pizza parties as a way to get Gen Z voters to learn more ahead of the 2024 election.
Read MoreConstruction underway for world's largest wildlife crossing, 30 years in the making
After decades of advocacy work, the world's largest wildlife crossing is under construction in California.
Read MoreBiden admin rolls out first-of-its-kind ocean conservation plan, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge
The Smithsonian and NOAA have launched the first-ever National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy, aiming to unify ocean conservation efforts through research, collaboration, and advanced tech.
Read MoreSuccessful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome — this Minnesota park is a unique example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public parks.
Read MoreCancer is killing firefighters. So this city is going 100% PFAS-free.
Research suggests that firefighters have higher rates of cancer than the general population, including a 26% higher risk for brain cancer.
Read MoreDisability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
Read MoreCalifornia is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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