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For the first time ever, part of the ocean now has legal personhood. What does it mean for waves to have rights?

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Waves at the mouth of the Doce River now have the “intrinsic right to existence, regeneration, and restoration”
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Gas prices are on the rise. Here are 5 ways to cut back at the pump

What to do when you’re living through a surprise energy crisis.
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A close-up of a protest sign at "No Kings" in June 2025. The sign reads: "We the people serve no king"

'No Kings' is back for a third nationwide protest. Here's everything you need to know

An estimated 9 million participants are expected at the March 28 nationwide protest.
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Criminalizing homelessness isn't the answer. But these 3 proven interventions are

A recent study found that there was actually a 2.2% average increase in unsheltered homelessness in cities that implemented criminalization ordinances, compared to those that didn’t.
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Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms'

Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.
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A record number of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change this year

To pass the ‘climate reality check,’ a movie must depict climate change in some way, and a character in the story must recognize it.
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Leaving wilderness alone isn't always the best way to protect it, experts say. Here's what they suggest instead

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Primark debuts adaptive clothing line designed by and for disabled people

“Everyone needs choice, everyone dresses differently, and everyone has the right to self expression,” the designer said.
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In world-first program, Indian women receive 'unconditional' cash transfers for unpaid domestic labor

118 million adult women in 12 states across India receive unconditional cash transfers from their governments.
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For the first time ever, part of the ocean now has legal personhood. What does it mean for waves to have rights?

Waves at the mouth of the Doce River now have the “intrinsic right to existence, regeneration, and restoration”
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With this helpline run by teens, for teens, empathy is something AI can’t replace

After 65 hours of training with a professional counselor, these teens are taking on roles as peer-to-peer mentors.
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Influencers have a new internet challenge for Gen Z: 'Quit vaping'

Some of TikTok’s biggest social media stars have partnered with Truth Initiative to encourage teens to kick vaping as a habit.
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Activists use sports mascots to fund conservation of real animals

A new study found that 727 professional sports teams across 50 countries use wild animals in their branding. The most popular species (lions, tigers, and wolves) face threats in the wild.
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These best friends used to be homeless. Now, they buy abandoned storage units to help people still on the streets

“When I came out of homelessness, I had nothing,” Shula Kitkowska said. “I didn't have furniture, I didn't have any of that, so what I can do for people today is give what I can.”
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NY leads nation in youth mental health. Hochul says 'every governor should enact' this policy if they want to compete

New York was recently named a national leader in protecting youth mental well-being. Governor Hochul’s stance as the state’s “first mom governor” might be why.
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