
Nonprofit hosts 'ghost trap' rodeo: A fishing tournament for cleaning abandoned fishing gear out of the water
The tournament, hosted by Ocean Aid 360, has been running ghost trap rodeos since 2018. To date, their events have pulled up over 60,000 pounds of marine trash.
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20,000 Americans need a stem cell transplant every year. A stick of 'hero gum' can help find their match
People living with leukemia, lymphoma, or other blood cancers, can now find their stem cell or bone marrow transplant match with a wad of chewed-up gum. Yes, really.
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Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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Three-footed turtle given 'new wheels' after museum staff gifts him a handmade LEGO harness
A tenacious turtle named Root earned a cushy spot at a museum in Nova Scotia. Then his “coworkers” stepped in to improve his quality of life.
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YouTubers MrBeast, Mark Rober's new #TeamWater philanthropy project aims to raise $40M to provide clean water to millions
The YouTuber-philanthropist has joined forces with other content creators on the heels of his successful #TeamTrees and #TeamSeas fundraisers.
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1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study
The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.
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TikToker pays migrant day laborers to join him at a waterpark for the day — and his followers gave them $20K more
Jesús Morales, also known as Juixxe on TikTok, has been helping migrant street vendors and day laborers during a time of heightened uncertainty.
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Interest in dog adoption skyrockets 500% thanks to 'Superman' canine companion, Krypto
Even "Superman" cast members have joined in on the adoption craze, with one actress adopting her own pup at a screening event.
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Buy one, get one: This realtor offers a free shelter dog with every home sold
Homebuying has gone to the dogs, thanks to DJ Soucy of St. Petersburg, Florida. And it’s a barkgain!
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