Young people are finding new paths into work and education
The number of young people in the United Kingdom who are not in employment, education, or training has fallen below one million. The change reflects young […]
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A volunteer group of older women removes underwater garbage
A group of older women in the Netherlands has made underwater cleanup part of its community life, diving to remove garbage from canals and waterways. Their […]
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An 1847 sourdough starter carries a family story through generations
A sourdough starter believed to date back to the Oregon Trail has become a viral reminder that ordinary household traditions can carry extraordinary history. The living […]
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A century of Sami women’s leadership reaches a historic milestone
For the first time, women hold the top leadership positions in all three Sami Parliaments in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The moment reflects a long history […]
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One neighbor’s cleanup project helps a New York block find its agency
David Clarke started by filming himself picking up litter near his apartment in Washington Heights. In less than five months, the effort grew into Trash Talk […]
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A ten-year-old saves his baby sister during a house fire
A 10-year-old boy in Tasmania alerted his mother to a kitchen fire and helped get his baby sister out of the home. He later received a […]
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A retired hotel becomes 110 permanent homes for veterans
A former Memphis hotel is being transformed into 110 permanent homes for veterans experiencing homelessness. The project turns an underused building into a place where people […]
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At 100, Britain’s oldest dancer leads a flash mob
At 100 years old, a British dancer led a flash mob to a classic 1960s song, turning a public celebration into a joyful display of movement […]
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Teens turn a strategy card game into a way to teach children about cancer
A group of teenagers created Tumor Tactics, a strategy card game that teaches children about cancer biology and treatment through play. The project turns a difficult […]
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A wedding for 45 guests becomes a celebration for more than 400 strangers
When a storm cut off Hatteras Island before Jayden and Kimberly’s wedding, their small gathering looked as if it might become a very different day. A […]
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