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California is moving ahead with tire-efficiency rules designed to save drivers money and reduce carbon emissions over time. It is not the flashiest climate story, but that is…
Read the storyFrom his hospital bed, a man had one last hope: that his dogs would be safe and loved after he was gone. The plea reached people who understood…
Read the storyA few simple phrases can give children language for resilience, repair, and self-trust. This piece gathers words adults can teach before a hard moment arrives, so kids have…
Read the storyTrail cameras in Tanzania captured rare footage of African serval kittens, giving researchers and wildlife lovers a glimpse of a cat many people never get to see. The…
Read the storyDolly Parton gave the world songs people could carry for a lifetime. She also gave millions of children something small enough to hold in two hands and big…
Read the storyNew research is looking at how dogs process human facial expressions, including the smiles they see from the people they love. For anyone who has ever felt understood…
Read the storyA housing startup is pairing college students who need affordable rooms with older homeowners who have extra space. The model gives students a place to land and gives…
Read the storyIn Argentina, a solar-powered train now carries passengers through the dramatic Quebrada de Humahuaca, a canyon landscape shaped over thousands of years. The project brings together clean transportation,…
Read the storyAfter being rescued and released, an orangutan has now become a mother in the wild. Conservation work can take years before the results are visible, and this is…
Read the storyWhen a fifth grade teacher realized a student was taking food because he was hungry, he did not treat the moment as a discipline problem. He made sure…
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