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Expert says adding these two words to the phrase 'What do you do?' can humanize the way we approach work

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Simone Stolzoff says that the common phrase reinforces hustle culture, but tweaking it slightly makes a world of difference.
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Hurricane Milton relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, here’s how you can help survivors in Florida.
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World Mental Health Day is a catalyst for us to learn more, seek help, offer support, and open our hearts and minds to vulnerable conversations.
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Socktober: A simple idea that sparked a nationwide wave of kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.
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New 'bioplastic' degrades in water faster than paper — and could replace Styrofoam, other single-use plastics

Scientists have formulated a bio-based foam that will not harm marine ecosystems like its Styrofoam predecessor.
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The future of eco-friendly architecture may have been predicted 400 years ago by Danish 'eelgrass' roofs

Climate scientists and architects are taking notes from Danish islanders four centuries after they perfected a carbon-friendly roof.
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The World Has More Trees Than It Did 35 Years Ago

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Expert says adding these two words to the phrase 'What do you do?' can humanize the way we approach work

Simone Stolzoff says that the common phrase reinforces hustle culture, but tweaking it slightly makes a world of difference.
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Malcolm Gladwell apologizes for popularizing 'broken windows' theory in new TED Talk

Between 2003 and 2013, police made over 100,000 stops every year, heavily targeting minorities. In 2013, 56% of people stopped were Black and 29% were Latino. The majority of them were 14 to 24 years old.
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