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A florist arranges a bouquet of white and pink flowers

Grocery store flower bouquets have a big carbon footprint. The 'Slow Flowers' movement offers another way

The “Slow Flowers” movement urges shoppers to stop and think before they smell the roses.
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A red knitted "Melt the ICE" hat atop a person's head

Red knitted 'Melt the ICE' hats raise $650K for Minnesota

The red knitted hats have gone viral across the crafting corners of the internet as a symbol of resistance against ICE.
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A hand holds up an in-progress red knitted cap and a ball of red yarn

'Melt the ICE' hats are so popular among knitters, shops are selling out of red yarn nationwide

Even knitters in Canada have reported red yarn shortages in response to the anti-ICE protest hats.
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A woman wears a red knitted beanie

These red 'Melt the ICE' protest hats have raised $588K for Minnesota. Here's how to get one if you can't knit your own

Organizers have created an option for knitters and crocheters to donate hats for people to buy — with all proceeds going to immigrant communities in Minnesota.
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A person dips a tortilla chip in guacamole

Activists create directory of 470+ Latino businesses to support on Super Bowl Sunday: 'They need us more than ever'

The list includes over 470 bars and restaurants across 13 major U.S. cities, encouraging fans to exclusively support Latino establishments for the big game.
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A red knitted "melt the ICE" hat sits in fresh white snow

Crocheters protest Minnesota immigration raids with red 'Melt the ICE' hat fundraiser

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” crochet patterns have already raised $400,000 for local organizations supporting immigrants.
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François Arnaud, Hudson Williams, and Kolton Stewart in episode 2 of "Heated Rivalry"

Shane's 'Heated Rivalry' Team Canada fleece is really being released (and it donates to charity)

Fans were desperate to buy the jacket worn at the fictional Olympic Games in “Heated Rivalry.” Soon, they can.
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On the left, a smashburger in a diner basket on a yellow counter. On the right, a sign that says Zeke Smash with a T. rex holding a burger in its hand

Every smash burger at this NC restaurant goes toward fighting childhood cancer

The brand new burger spot was inspired by a cause that hit close to home for owner Kyle Nelson.
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Two photos side by side. On the left is Modern Times Cafe in South Minneapolis during a snowy day. On the right is three people (a woman and two men) working at a skillet in a commercial kitchen.

Minneapolis cafe vows to be 100% free to 'everyone except ICE' as long as agents are in MN

Modern Times Cafe has transformed into “Post Modern Times” in an effort to support community members amid ICE occupation.
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Two ICE agents shoot "less lethal" bullets and tear gas into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, protesters and reporters on Minneapolis’s Nicollet Avenue sought a safe place to shelter. Tracy Wong opened her doors — and her arms.
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A close-up of a person knitting a red hat

Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” knitting and crochet patterns will support local organizations supporting immigrants.
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Wide landscape shot: The mountains of Utah as the sun is setting.

When national parks were under attack last year, these 60+ outdoor brands stepped in to help

When the National Park System faced heavy budget cuts in 2025, these outdoor fitness brands lent their voice in support.
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