In 2012, Brooklyn’s Mike Matthews was at work when one of his coworkers came into the office, lamenting a recent breakup. As she opened up to him, a singular thought crossed his mind: She needs to ...

Find four hobbies you love: One to make you money, one to keep you in shape, one to be creative, and one to make the world a better place.

Every act of kindness you show can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Living out kindness on a daily basis takes practice, but leads to a lifestyle and mindset shift that implores us ...

As electrification infrastructure expands across Europe, Austria encountered a problem: the general public is not fond of how the new pylons — which resemble traditional power lines — look. So, the ...

In Kentucky’s Jefferson County Public School District, cell phone bans have made way for students to read for pleasure. The district is following a new state law that prohibits cell phone use during ...

As an estimated 1.4 million federal workers enter a third week either furloughed or working without pay, private nonprofits continue to show up in support of those impacted by the government shutdown.

The average pediatric wheelchair can cost thousands of dollars. And when children grow and their needs evolve — or a wheelchair gets damaged — those costs multiply. So, the team at MakeGood NOLA, a ...

There’s a special bond that exists among small business owners — as we understand the challenges, triumphs, and dedication that go into pursuing our entrepreneurial dreams. To honor this connection ...

In 2017, the abortion rate in the U.S. reached a historic low at 13.5 abortions per every 1,000 women aged 15-44. In 1973, when abortion became legal at the federal level with the U.S. Supreme Court ...

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In the face of life’s inevitable ups and downs, it’s the strength within us that anchors us, helping us weather all storms. This strength, of course, isn’t merely physical — it is a powerful blend of ...

A backyard in the heart of London hosts an array of animals that you’d just as easily find in yards across the United States, including squirrels, rabbits, foxes, and local birds. But there’s one ...