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Jessie Buckley holds her hands in prayer in "Hamnet"

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.

An aerial view of a warehouse that contains a row of tiny homes

Housing

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.

Olivia Rodrigo sings into a microphone, with a backup singer and a blue curtain behind her

Arts & Culture

Olivia Rodrigo's new music video was filmed by children in Gaza and Ukraine. It funds aid for kids affected by war

See the “Book of Love” music video, which funds humanitarian aid for children in conflict zones.

A close-up of a man's hand on a gas pump as he fills up his vehicle

Environment

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.

A group of 20 women graduates in their caps and gowns smile in a group photo

Education

California's first graduating class of female inmates receives bachelor's degrees from Cal State

These 20 women represent a major milestone in a decade-long partnership between the state’s department of corrections and California State University.

Two policewomen standing with their backs to the camera

Economics

Most people think crime is on the rise. But it's actually declined 90% over the last 30 years

Governments should be taking a more rational approach to crime that is based on evidence, not public perception, researchers argue.

A person holds out a vape, which is emitting a cloud of vapor.

People Doing Good

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.

A contemplative young woman smiles in a restaurant, resting her finger on her chin.

Businesses Doing Good

This restaurant just proved how easy it is to offer an 'austism-friendly' experience

Peninsula Prime owner Jim Gordon felt personally moved to make sure his restaurant was as inclusive as possible for guests.

A close-up of a protest sign at "No Kings" in June 2025. The sign reads: "We the people serve no king"

Take Action

'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.

A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

Faith

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.