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Instead of leaving people in the cold, Minneapolis opens warehouse of indoor tiny homes for homeless

Avivo Village aims to be an alternative to outdoor homeless encampments for unhoused residents in the Twin Cities.

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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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Nearly all hospitals have been destroyed in Gaza, so these two sisters set up a makeshift medical school

Dr. Nour and Dr. Nagham are sisters and physicians working on the ground in Gaza. Together, they founded Pal Humanity.

Land mines from former conflicts still kill civilians in 57 countries. Experts are using AI to remove them safely

Anti-personnel mines continue to maim and kill even after conflicts end — and it is mainly civilians who suffer the horrific consequences.

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Wildlife-sniffing dogs detect hidden trafficked animals with 98% accuracy — all with a single air sample

A new method for tackling wildlife trafficking uses a tiny sample of air extracted from a shipping container — and the incredible power of a dog’s nose.

A photo collage of Paralympian Sydney Peterson skiing down a hill, Lupita Nyong'o posing with a fruit basket, a map of Bolivia, a woman stands inside an underground aqueduct, and Paralympian Mike Schultz snowboarding on a rail

Good News This Week: March 7, 2026 - Gardens, Rainforests, & Paralympians

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US Paralympic Nordic skier Sydney Peterson holds one ski pole in competition

US Paralympic skier doubles as a lab researcher, working to treat neurological conditions like hers

Sydney Peterson’s condition can’t be cured, but she’s researching to help others who have neurological conditions — when she’s not winning medals.

Zara Larsson wears a yellow raincoat and rides an e-bike with a group of students in Portland, Oregon

Hours before her Portland concert, Zara Larsson led a 'bike bus' of students on a ride to school

The “Lush Life” singer also signed autographs and did dances with fans.

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Hospitals that implement 'zero suicide model' see drastic decrease in attempts and deaths

The model was first developed in 2001 and has been implemented in 25 countries around the world since.

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TED's Audacious Project raises millions from donors to boost safe abortion and prevent 22.6M unintended pregnancies

This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

A new mom holds her newborn baby in a hospital gown

Experts think naloxone is saving new moms, as maternal overdose rates plummet in Colorado

The number of maternal overdose deaths in Colorado dropped 60% from 2022 to 2023.

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March: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of March’s awareness days, national months, and more...