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The quiet program giving care leavers a family, not just a home.
Leaving care used to be a cliff-edge. Now, a new scheme offers love and support, transforming the transition for vulnerable young people.
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Anthony Bourdain's quiet wisdom still guides travelers.
Anthony Bourdain wasn't just a chef; he was a master of curiosity. He became a global icon not for his cooking, but for teaching us to truly experience the world.
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Can a royal tea party be the best medicine?
Queen Camilla transformed Clarence House into a magical escape for seriously ill children. A treasure hunt, tea party, and Grenadier Guards welcomed them for a day of joy with Dreams and Wishes.
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Canada’s endless winter just met its match: a groundhog and a hat.
Every February 2nd, the small Georgian Bay town of Wiarton gathers before dawn to consult one of Canada’s most unlikely celebrities: a groundhog named Wiarton Willie. If Willie sees his shadow, tradition warns of six more weeks of winter. If he does not, spring is supposedly just around the corner. ...
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A quiet backyard party reveals hope in a new generation.
An 82-year-old, a middle-aged mom, and a cloud of vape smoke. This isn't your typical Oberlin College party, but last Saturday, it was exactly where I found myself.
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From overlooked to embraced: Utah builds a lifeline for grieving children.
Ashlyn Stone's partner died in a 2020 car accident, leaving her with two children. Despite her loss, no public agency offered support or resources, leaving her family adrift.
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What if the best graduation gift isn't a diploma, but the person who hands it to you?
Kalen Barksdale was set to graduate from Milwaukee Lutheran. Then, the announcer realized she didn't have his diploma. "We have every diploma except for one," she declared.
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India's care leavers build a new support network, proving progress is possible.
In India, 30,000 teens age out of childcare institutions yearly, turning 18 to become "nobody's responsibility." Their celebratory birthday marks an abrupt end to support, forcing them to navigate life alone.
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Emergency shelter use dipped, and so did homelessness last year.
Emergency shelter requests plummeted 4%, the biggest factor in a new decline.
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Chimney raccoon gets a bubble bath.
Remember the raccoon with a peanut butter jar on its head? The New England Wildlife Center is at it again, this time with a baby raccoon taking a bubble bath!
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A Miami man with nothing but heart just brought a missing 6-year-old home.
Miami's streets often lead to snap judgments. Arnett Johnson, a homeless man, faced them daily until April 8, 2026, when he spotted a lost boy, proving true heroism lies beyond appearances.
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The 50th-anniversary surprise their daughters quietly perfected.
Married in 1976, Ralph and Cindy Zingarella built 50 years of love. Daughters Andrea (47) and Dayna (44) wanted to honor their parents' golden anniversary with an unforgettable surprise.
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Sydney students deliver 50 home-cooked meals every two weeks to neighbors in need.
Sydney high schooler Natalia Alderson saw homelessness and acted. Her youth-led "Homeless Hunger" initiative delivers 50 home-cooked meals every 1-2 weeks to unhoused individuals across the city.
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Do conditions after prison truly help first-time offenders thrive?
Prisoners are far less likely to reoffend when released under supervision. New research shows license requirements significantly cut recidivism, especially for first-time offenders.
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From ten days of darkness, five Laos gold seekers return to light.
Trapped for 10 days, five of seven gold seekers are now free! Rescuers pulled four more men from a flooded Laos cave, bringing the total freed to five. Two remain missing.
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From strange sounds to a furry guest: A Gatlinburg hotel's wild check-in.
Strange sounds from a Gatlinburg, TN hotel bathroom led staff to call 911, fearing a guest was trapped. Police heard noises too, but what they found inside wasn't human.
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Learn how punk rockers resisted hate in the 80s.
1980s West Coast punk and skinhead scenes weren't just music; they were battlegrounds. Neo-Nazis targeted alienated youth, forcing anti-racist punks to organize grassroots defense against white supremacy.
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Jelly Roll's Daughter Turns 18, Rewriting His Own Story
Jelly Roll's early life was a cycle of drugs and prison, even missing his daughter Bailee's 2008 birth from a cell. Now, his Christian faith is paramount.
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A Colorado drag queen offers a dollar for a question, and strangers share surprising gifts.
Drag queen Jessica L'Whor usually entertains adult crowds. But sometimes, she offers passersby a dollar at Denver's Union Station to "Ask A Queen Anything," sparking viral TikToks and Instagrams.
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See how Camden reimagined policing and found a quieter summer.
Camden, NJ, a city of 72,000, achieved its first homicide-free summer in nearly 50 years in 2025. This dramatic drop from 67 homicides in 2012 to just 12 marks a stunning turnaround.
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Bangladesh mothers finally count.
Birth and death certificates are vital, yet millions lack them. Photographer Juan Arredondo captures the global struggle for these basic records, revealing how they're created and who's left out.
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How a Cameroon farm visit seeded a Maryland community hub
From Maryland's dumping ground to a vibrant community hub: Wild Kid Acres now draws tens of thousands annually. Founder Gerardo Martinez transformed neglected land, proving farming's impact goes beyond food.
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Londoners dance away Sunday stress, no booze needed.
Forget lazy Sundays. Join 100 ravers in Hackney Wick for an ecstatic dance craze blending spirituality, physicality, and pure fun. It's a mindful workout to sweat out your week!
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From stage lights to shark tags: A Florida drag queen champions marine life.
Drag queen, marine conservationist, and LGBTQ+ advocate Miss Toto hosts "Drag N' Tag," tagging sharks in Biscayne Bay with scientists while performing a drag show on the water.
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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel can now sit for rabbinic exams.
Israeli women can finally take rabbinical exams after a long fight. The catch? They still can't become rabbis, a role previously exclusive to Orthodox Jewish men.
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A 1993 game ball, a mother's note, and a son's 30-year embrace.
He hated baseball, but his mom loved it. She coached his winning team for years, even with Andrew—likely the worst player. In 1993, they won the championship, and his mom's game ball message changed his life.
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Seven months after a concrete mixer rescue, this owl flies free with a feather transplant.
Found encased in concrete, a young great horned owl faced certain death. Now, after a miraculous recovery, he's soaring the skies once more.
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Mogadishu families reclaim Eid with prayers and laughter
Global Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, marking the Hajj pilgrimage's end. This second major Islamic holiday follows Eid al-Fitr.
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The 'controversy' about trans women in bathrooms? Data tells a different story.
Transgender women threaten cisgender women's safety? Right-wing groups claim it, but a new UK study found only 4 complaints about trans women in women's spaces across hundreds of institutions in 3 years.
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Married Thai women can now keep their buns and wear helmets too.
Thai women like Ha Thi Binh faced a dilemma: tradition demanded high buns for married women, but Vietnamese law required helmets. A six-inch bun made both impossible.
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Free prison calls deliver results.
Free prison calls saved families $622M, mostly Black and brown. A new report shows call volume surged by 600M calls and 6.4B minutes, boosting vital connections.
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From roadside trauma to custom comfort: A bobcat's journey of healing.
A bobcat hit by a car, dragged, and stuck in its grill arrived at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center on a Sunday with no vet. Two broken legs, but a mobile x-ray and clean breaks offered hope.
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Photos: Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions
Amid a fragile Iran ceasefire and global energy crisis, Muslim pilgrims embark on a transformative journey, circumambulating the Kaaba at Islam's holiest site.
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Elizabeth Smart finds strength, celebrates her body.
Abducted at 14, Elizabeth Smart endured international headlines. Rescued, she battled body shame. Now, bodybuilding helps her reclaim her self-perception and strength.
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Forget what you think you know about gardens: NYC's "Queer Ecologies" project blossoms with a different kind of beauty.
Staten Island's Alice Austen House, honoring a trailblazing queer photographer, offers stunning NYC views. Their new Queer Ecologies Garden project is equally captivating.
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From facing charges to finding freedom: A judge dismisses a man's case.
A U.S. judge accused the Justice Department of "vindictive prosecution" against a Salvadoran man.
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See how 28,000 strangers uplifted veterans in every state.
Meet Samuel Weidenhofer, the "kindness influencer" with 15M+ followers. He's turning one GoFundMe success into 50, changing lives with random acts of kindness and dedicated support.
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Discover a new path for men healing from generational trauma.
Matt and Sarah Brown founded She Is Not Your Rehab in 2019 to break the cycle of domestic violence. This year, they launched innerBoy, a free mental health program for men.
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A mother walks her wedding aisle, her son's heart beating beside her.
A mother's worst nightmare: a truck plows into Kaci Wilson's minivan, killing her 4-year-old son, Myles. In her grief, Kaci donated his organs, saving another child's life.
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Watson's big day brightens.
Surprise! Watson the golden retriever got the shock of his life for his 9th birthday. His family transformed a room with balloons, toys, and cheers, leaving the sweet pup speechless.
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