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Appointed as Odisha's Khordha SP, Sagarika Nath confronted a silent drug crisis sweeping college campuses. Empty vape pens, withdrawn students, and broken parents signaled a threat lurking within.
Forget the car - in Arizona, a pioneering car-free community is redefining urban living. Residents enjoy free e-bikes, transit passes, and walkable amenities, ditching private vehicles.
Pope Leo XIV's Christmas message shone a light on the plight of the world's most vulnerable, calling for peace in conflict-torn regions.
Forget generic hotels - India's homestays immerse you in local life. Wake to birdsong, sip chai from nearby gardens, and depart with unplanned stories. Redefining beauty beyond luxury.
The holidays can be especially lonely after losing a spouse. But a group of compassionate kids knew just how to lift their grieving neighbor's spirits.
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Sapp Brothers Petroleum driver Ed Coleman proved heroes can emerge in the most unexpected moments. On a dark, rainy Nebraska morning, he spotted a child on the road and knew he had to act.
Cora and Stan Krol's empty nest became a full house when they answered a call for help at a local group home, launching a decades-long foster care journey that transformed their lives.
Dodging traffic on crumbling sidewalks - a daily struggle for Canadian influencer Caleb Friesen and his son in Bengaluru's affluent Indiranagar.
The Higginbotham family of East Texas embarked on a heartwarming mission this holiday season, bringing Christmas cheer to local nursing home residents through "Operation Christmas Tree.
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Free Wi-Fi in public housing, but at what cost? New York's Big Apple Connect program grants police access to NYCHA cameras, sparking debate over trust and surveillance.
Becky Sigwright's coastal visits as a child sparked a lifelong passion, despite her landlocked upbringing. Discover how the ocean's allure transformed this unexpected seafarer.
The holiday season can spark envy as we see other moms' flawless decor and photos. But Korie Robertson has a heartwarming message for the "type B" moms who feel they fall short.
In 1975, Minneapolis made history as the first city to adopt a trans-inclusive LGBTQ+ non-discrimination ordinance, a pioneering move still lacking federal protections today.
Soaring 160 meters above Nepal's Bhotekoshi River, the country's first bungee jump site challenges all who dare. Now, one Nepali woman with a disability has conquered its thrilling heights.
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We may have posted our epic burns for 2025, but that list was apparently incomplete. We failed to include the young kids who adorably roasted their parents and had them post their interactions online. It all began with a woman’s post on the Toddlers subreddit, in which her young daughter told her sh...
With Christmas just days away, Keith Urban wanted to spread some holiday cheer for children staying in a Nashville hospital. The 58-year-old country star stopped in to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and spent some time visiting with patients and their families. Keith has been a ...
For us parents, leaving our children at college is so incredibly hard. As much as we want them to fly, keeping the chicks close to us in the nest feels so much more comfortable. But for many, college is a rite of passage they want to experience and is a welcome blessing. But what about everyone else...
My grandad was, simply put, the man. He fought in World War II, lived into his 90s with the strength and vigor of a much younger man, and made an unforgettable impression on everyone who knew him. He was truly a force of nature that I was lucky to have in my life. He was also a highly quotable man, ...
Debbie Rhoden shops at Kroger in Macon, Georgia, quite frequently. Keith Tidwell works in the produce department there. One morning about a year and a half ago, as Debbie drove through town, she noticed Keith walking and recognized him from the store. She decided to offer him a ride to work. What sh...
