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The American Ornithological Society is renaming all birds named after people. Launched in Fall 2023, their English Common Names Project tackles bias, as many historic names carry oppressive legacies.
Dr. Hitesh Prasad, 30, from Mysuru, jokes he joined a Thailand trip to stamp his passport. The MD in Preventive Medicine and Yoga, who is partially sighted, truly sought to travel again.
Placed overnight." That's the literal meaning of Gececondu, Turkish for informal settlements or shantytowns built from waste on city outskirts. But could such slums appear in organized Germany, even Berlin?
The Murdochs are launching a new festival with Art Basel's parent company, MCH Group. It aims to rival Davos and Aspen, gathering the world's elite for "ideas"-driven discussions.
Change Please, the award-winning coffee company, shares its 11-year journey of growth and impact. Their Peckham HQ, marked by a huge pink dental bus, reveals their innovative approach to tackling homelessness.
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After 65 hours of training, these teens are ready. They're stepping up as peer-to-peer mentors, ensuring their friends have vital mental health support.
The Natural History Museum shattered records, welcoming more visitors than any UK museum or gallery in a single year.
Abandoned, bullied, and alone with only a stuffed animal for comfort. Baby macaque Punch-kun's story broke hearts. Now, he's found friendship and even a girlfriend!
Afroman, rapper of "Because I Got High," turned a police raid on his Ohio home into viral gold with his "Lemon Pound Cake" song and video. The deputies? They lost their civil suit against him.
A 60th birthday surprise: Danielle DeBernardi and her siblings rented a party bus for their mom. But the real surprise? A spontaneous detour to visit Grandma, who has Alzheimer's.
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A researcher spotted a school badge, identifying a child sex abuse victim after years of searching. She tells the BBC how she tracked her down.
Losing a child is unimaginable pain. Sean Coleman, a UK father, turned his grief into hope, founding Forget-Me-Not-FC—a soccer club for bereaved parents in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
For 30+ years, volunteers in Burton upon Trent, England, have restored a Victorian pump house. Now, see their incredible progress, including firing up "Boiler No. 1," on their new YouTube channel!
Dallas barber Henry Amoloja transforms haircuts for neurodivergent children. His sensory-friendly shop, The Weighted Cape, uses unique tricks to make every child comfortable and fearless.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, broke his Ramadan fast with incarcerated men at Rikers Island, sparking backlash from Republicans and far-right activists.
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Grandmothers in central Kenya formed a soccer team for fitness and to inspire teens. They even outrun them on the field, offering hope and a unique coaching style.
Beneath 22 railway arches, Embassy Village offers a unique housing solution in Manchester. All units were built pro-bono, creating a vital community space.
A man in Kansas asked if I was driving far for big attractions. I wasn't. Traveling the plains with Atlas Obscura, I found wonder didn't need detours—it was practically underfoot.
Leqaa Kordia embraces loved ones after her release from Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on March 16, 2026.
Grandparents are the ultimate babysitters, letting grandkids get away with anything! This special bond, often different from their own parenting, sparks joy—and sometimes jealousy—in parents.
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Castaway survival stories grip us. From Defoe's 1719 "Robinson Crusoe," sparking "Robinsonades," to Tom Hanks making us cry over Wilson in "Cast Away" (2000), these tales endure.
A child's drawing is priceless, but a new art project by Students Rebuild (Creative Visions) turns those artworks into real money for people in need.
Ever feel like your personal style vanishes when you need it most? Turning inspiration into a look that's genuinely, consistently *you* can be incredibly tricky.
Two years since her cancer diagnosis, Princess Kate remains a beacon of support for others battling the disease. She and Prince William recently shared insights into her journey.
Someone snaps at you. Is it contempt, or a belief you can do better? The difference is crucial. One demands anger, the other humility. Or maybe they just need a Snickers.
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New York Academy of Art will donate $65,900 in Jeffrey Epstein-linked funds to human trafficking victim support. This follows new Justice Dept. files revealing deeper ties to the disgraced financier.
Retired couples are back at work, struggling to survive. Many Americans face daily financial battles. But one DoorDash delivery sparked an unexpected joy.
Ramadan often brings people together around food, reflection, and generosity. Across India, the month also becomes a moment when many quietly step forward to help others. Some open classrooms for children who need support. Others carry food packets to hospital entrances just before sunset. In many h...
A big sister's first meeting with her newborn brother captured a viral moment that's pure joy—and her reaction is absolutely unforgettable.
Male penguins at Edinburgh Zoo are courting with painted pebbles—created by child patients from a local hospital—instead of searching the ground like their wild cousins.
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Twelve times since 1891, Minneapolis has plunged below -30°F—cold enough to kill. Now housing advocates are fighting back with Avivo Village, a radical shelter reimagined as home.
A verdant cemetery in Lusaka's political heart holds the remains of Zambia's presidents—a testament to the nation's rare stability since independence, with seven peaceful power transitions and no successful coups.
Sensory overload makes dining out torture for autistic guests—until one restaurant owner decided to change that.
A 7th-century timber beam still stands in Bamburgh Church—legend says Saint Aiden died leaning against it while spreading Christianity across Northumbria.
Readers' emails revealed the real adventure was already unfolding in living rooms, minivans, and even a sinking ship—before the author packed a single bag.
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Doha just opened the world's first mosque designed exclusively for women. The Al-Mujadilah Center, named after a Quranic figure meaning "She Who Discourses," will host worship, dialogue, and international summits.
Jack Osbourne and Aree welcomed baby girl Ozzy Matilda on March 9, 2026—honoring late grandfather Ozzy Osbourne less than a year after his death.
Every day, Mumbai's Dabbawalas perform an invisible miracle: delivering thousands of home-cooked meals across a sprawling city with near-perfect precision—a century-old system that still outpaces modern logistics.
A widower drowning in debt after his wife's death couldn't get help—until one social worker broke protocol.
New research reveals the happiest cities in America—places where strong communities, fulfilling jobs, and healthy lifestyles converge to create genuine well-being.