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When a tradesperson arrived at a local care home, they were only supposed to lay some flooring. Instead, with the aid of a karaoke machine and some classic songs, they wound up spreading plenty of unexpected joy—first in person and later online, where one of these impromptu performance went viral. O...
Situated only 13km from the Belgian border, Dunkerque is the northernmost city in France. The region is best known for its red brick houses. However, on the outskirts of the city, one neighbourhood stands out for its colourful, unusual houses: the 'Quartier Excentric' (Eccentric district). The histo...
Many of us have daily routines that keep us going. For 78-year-old Charlie Hicks, that includes ordering food daily from the Shrimp Basket restaurant in Pensacola, Florida. He’s a familiar face and orders the exact same thing every day. For the past 10 years, Charlie’s ordered a cup of gumbo, light ...
Farmer and chef Caroline Radice remembers waking up to frantic text messages one morning in October 2017: wildfires were rapidly moving through the hills surrounding her farm in northern California. She evacuated her younger brother from where he lived on one side of the farm as flames burned on eit...
Separation from loved ones can alter brain chemistry, disrupt nervous system regulation, and impact long-term relationship patterns. Unfortunately, this Reddit user knows all about it, since his fianc e left him right before their wedding. No goodbye, no explanation, no closure. But after 16 years, ...
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There was a time, once, when nearly every small town in Ontario was connected by trains. Those days are long gone now, but in the age of the automobile, these former rail lines now connect the communities of the City of Kawartha Lakes (a municipality in central Ontario of scattered towns, with no ci...
During International Homelessness Week, social enterprise Connection Crew brought together over 70 leaders from social enterprises, homelessness charities, event partners and impact-driven organisations to celebrate 20 years of delivering employment pathways for people affected by homelessness. Sinc...
A total of 1,435 couples almost tripled the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people kissing beneath the mistletoe...
The English conquest of Ireland, often seen as a traumatic event by nationalists, did not occur overnight. It was a gradual process that took over 400 years, often a tug-of-war back and forth with the native Gaelic rulers. It did not come to a decisive end until the Nine Years' War that concluded in...
The public spaces in Nantes, a city along the Loire River in the west of France, might at first glance seem just like those in any other part of Europe. Across the city, there are numerous bike lanes, bustling fresh produce markets and pretty, historic squares. But on closer inspection, there are si...
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As winter approaches on the northern hemisphere, the days grow shorter and colder, both outside and sometimes within. Around the world, communities are facing difficult seasons: conflicts, climate crises, displacement, inequality, and political uncertainty can make even the smallest steps feel heavy...
No matter how famous you are, nothing compares to watching your children succeed. Whether it’s their kindergarten holiday pageant, high school graduation, or first big break in their own career, famous moms and dads want to be part of the moment just like us regular folks. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consue...
Policy succeeds or fails in the space between City Hall and neighborhoods. When civic infrastructure is strong, communities know where to get information, can organize around priorities, and maintain trust through complex policy transitions. When it is weak, even good ideas falter. Mayor-elect Zohra...
Things have changed since we were kids. Whether you grew up in the '50s or the '90s, the modern world is dramatically different than the one we knew as children. That's one reason many parents aren't content to raise their kids today the same way they were brought up. There are new rules, new bounda...
Once a month at San Francisco’s Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, local senior citizens gather to snuggle up with gray-muzzled pups. They call themselves the Cuddle Club — or Seniors for Seniors — and they’re a project of Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, an organization that works to reduce loneli...
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Wait! Are we looking at a clock tower in Bern, Switzerland, or Berne, Indiana? Alright, clearly there’s no real comparison—but if you find yourself in Berne, Indiana (population 4,257), you can’t miss their beautiful clock tower, a tribute to the Zytglogge in Bern, Switzerland. Located in Muensterbe...
Hearing someone say, "I don't get Christmas gifts for my grandchildren," might elicit a knee-jerk anti-Boomer eye roll, but when you hear Tammie Kelton's reasoning, it actually makes perfect sense. In a video that quickly went viral on TikTok, Kelton first explained that her four grandchildren have ...
For some people, when they come face to face with death, they begin to think a lot about their legacy and what they'll leave behind. Others worry about who will take care of their family and loved ones with them gone. Some people film videos or write cards for birthdays and other special occasions a...
The Memphis Chess Club is the 2nd oldest chess club in the United States. It's very rare local chess clubs get brick-and-mortar homes. Not only does it host weekly tournaments and lessons, and houses a miniature chess museum, but it acts as a community third space, coffeeshop, cafe, and pub. It's ...
Within sight of the M2.3 road between Podgorica and Cetinje, the Spomenik palim borcima Ljesanske nahije commemorates the fallen of the Ljesanske nahije region in the conflicts of the 20th century. Both it’s isolated location and the rundown condition of the monument lend a definite air of melanchol...
