
You Can Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday By Donating $13 To Help Shelter Cats
Animal shelters are capitalizing on Swift's love for cats by launching the "Taylor Swift Challenge" to raise funds in celebration of the singer's 34th birthday.
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A Judge Created an Effective Alternative To Sending Kids to Prison for Life
Judge John Phillips, motivated by the realization that he was sending young people to prison for life, founded Rancho Cielo in Salinas, California, to provide an alternative path for at-risk youth.
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West Bank's General Strike Kicked Off a Global Protest Against Israel's War on Gaza
"We hope the strike will push the international community to help stop the war and to respond to Palestinians' aspirations to achieve self-determination."
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Innovative VR Experiences Offer an Escape From Painful Medical Procedures
New virtual reality devices, such as Smileyscope, have emerged as innovative tools to alleviate pain during medical procedures, particularly benefiting children undergoing blood draws or IV insertions.
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Hairdressers Are Being Trained as Mental Health Ambassadors for Women in West Africa
In countries where mental health therapy is scarce and awareness is limited, the program has empowered hairdressers to provide much-needed support.
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Sesame Street Muppets Are Helping Young Children Understand Parental Addiction
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, is taking a proactive approach to address the emotional challenges faced by young children whose parents misuse opioids.
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A Native-Led Company Is Installing Solar Farms for Tribal Nations Across the US
Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission—installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.
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A social justice-focused alternative to Girl Scouts is gaining popularity
“Radical Monarchs,” an emerging organization for Black and Brown youth aged 8 to 11, is gaining recognition as a progressive alternative to the long-established Girl Scouts of the USA.
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Skiing Safety Tip: Look for the Avalanche Rescue Dogs Who Save Lives
Heavenly Mountain Resort's ski patrol team includes seven avalanche rescue dogs, which not only save lives but also help inspire fundraising for charitable causes in the Lake Tahoe community.
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TikTok wants you to know that blobfish are not actually ugly
The infamous image circulating of one of the “world’s ugliest animals” might be misleading.
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Good News: 2000 White Rhinos Bred in Captivity Will Be Rewilded Across Africa To Protect the Species
African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization, acquired a rhino farm in financial difficulties and aims for the rewilded rhinos to contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.
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