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A nonprofit in Bridgeport, Illinois, is making their community more inclusive and accessible, one tool at a time. Many people living in low-income areas don't...
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of millions of people across the globe, but not all of those differences turned out to be bad....
Read moreIt's hard to believe, but more than half of all fruits and vegetables grown in the U.S. go to waste without ever being eaten. Not...
Read moreHave you ever wondered how philanthropic organizations figure out which communities need the most support? Well, GiveDirectly has it down to a science — literally!...
Read moreMedical care in the U.S. isn't cheap. Surgical procedures can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars, forcing many people to make difficult financial decisions...
Read moreWhen JP Middleton hit the slopes of Mt. Norquay in Banff National Park in 2018, he wanted to get in an intense workout. As a...
Read moreEver wonder what it sounds like to be immersed in the trees of Madagascar? How about the songs of Slovakian nightingales? Now, you can experience...
Read moreAs the son of two paramedics, Kentez Craig grew up with a strong desire to help others in need. The graduate student at Georgia Tech's...
Read moreMost of the world is in quarantine, but that doesn't necessarily mean travel is out of the question. Everyone could use an escape from COVID-19,...
Read moreSelf-isolating because of the novel coronavirus can get lonely, especially for seniors. Because in-person visits are out of the question right now, many elderly folks...
Read moreNeed something to get your mind off the novel coronavirus pandemic? How about a peek into another world? Juno, one of NASA's space probes, has...
Read moreIsabella "Bella" Tadlock was born without any fingers on her right hand and with her left arm shorter than her right. She's had to undergo...
Read moreMatthew Whitaker's brain is wired for greatness. Despite receiving a less than 50 percent chance of survival, Matthew has defied the odds — and then...
Read moreThinking outside of the box is a tool every parent needs. Creativity comes easy to David Pike, who's used to tackling tricky jobs. The professional...
Read moreMany say technology negatively impacts people's social lives; it encourages us to isolate ourselves from the world, preventing friendships from blossoming and neighbors from getting...
Read moreMuhammad Mahdi knows firsthand how terrifying and uncomfortable living on the streets can be. Fifteen years ago, the college student made a series of what...
Read moreWhen was the last time you thought about where your clothes, shoes, or jewelry were made? Chances are, your favorite brands were not handmade by...
Read moreOn the banks of the River Thames in London, England, the world's longest song has been playing for nearly 20 years. It's the brainchild of...
Read moreThe best parents are the ones who go above and beyond to help their children succeed in life. As Sophous Suon welcomed her students into...
Read moreLisa Sullenberger has spent her life wishing she could enjoy a simple pleasure most of us take for granted every day. For 45 years, the...
Read moreTechnology doesn't just have the power to improve and simplify our lives. It can also save them. When it comes to medical emergencies as critical...
Read moreHuman trafficking is a growing problem across our nation, and the newest statistics around this form of slavery are staggering. The state of Texas alone...
Read moreDr. Belinda George knows an educator's work continues well after the school day ends. Belinda is the principal at Homer Drive Elementary in Beaumont, Texas,...
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