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These TikTok-Viral Glasses Provide Subtitles In Real Life

Two students from Standford and Yale have teamed up to create a clever way to bring more accessibility to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
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Millions Displaced By War in Sudan: How To Help

Sudan has been rocked by war, and millions of civilians are paying the price. Here's how you can support those impacted by the conflict.
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Good News This Week: July 15, 2023 - Recycled Waste, Renewable Energy, & Rainforests

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#PatientsNotPatents: John Green Inspires Action For Johnson & Johnson TB Drug

John Green went head to head with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, urging the brand to end its patent on a live-saving tuberculosis drug.
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Namibia is Ahead of Schedule in Targets To End HIV/AIDS Epidemic

The rate of new HIV infections in Namibia is five times lower than it was in 2002, thanks to the strategic response of local governmental agencies and organizations.
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Good News This Week: July 8, 2023 - Corals, Microwaves, & Cancer Awareness

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41 Countries Implement Mental Health & Resiliency Training for Healthcare Workers

This mental health and resiliency training has reached over 100,000 healthcare workers across the globe.
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Good News This Week: July 1, 2023 - Lakes, Bees, & Gender Equality

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Good News: Meet the Doctor Fighting Cholera in Haiti Despite Worsening Conditions

As Haiti confronts a cholera epidemic and multiple climate disasters, humanitarian efforts continue on.
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New 'Hygiene Locator' Connects People with Soap, Deodorant, Tampons — for Free

A first-of-its-kind 'hygiene locator' is making it easier for people to find free hygiene supplies near them.
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12 Disability Activists You Should Know (and Follow!)

These disability activists challenge societal barriers, dismantle ableism, and showcase the power of their community.
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42 Best Books On Disabilities Curated by a Disability Activist

Explore books that thoughtfully center people with disabilities — across genres like fiction, nonfiction, romance, YA, and children’s books. Plus, our author’s list of must-read books.
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