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A close up of a Black cat named Dobby, who has a set of regular ears and a smaller set of ears in front of those.

Animals

Dobby, the rare kitten with 4 ears, is bringing attention to pets with disabilities

The kitten has a rare genetic mutation. His foster mom believes he’s “completely beautiful.”

Businesses Doing Good

You can go thrifting in Roblox now — and the proceeds actually benefit real people

The new feature allows players to customize their avatars at a lower price, all while helping real communities.

A colorful mural depicting a woman on a wall in San Salvador is made from 100,000 bottle caps

Arts & Culture

This stunning 42-foot 'Latin American Mona Lisa' mural is made out of 100,000 recycled plastic bottle caps

Installed by Venezuelan artist Óscar Olivares, the mural in El Salvador was made with trash collected by local recyclers. It’s the largest artwork of its kind.

An image of Drew Lynch and Mr. Wende -- a young man in his 20s and an elderly man -- sitting on a hospital bed side-by-side

People Doing Good

A crowd of strangers came together to save a man's life at a comedy show: 'A reminder why comedy is so needed'

Drew Lynch, a rising stand-up comedian, looks back on the life-changing moment that defined his last tour.

A group of Minnesotans sing in the streets, carrying protest signs

Arts & Culture

Singing Resistance to lead nationwide 'day of song.' Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The activist group has gained popularity in the wake of ICE occupation in Minnesota, with singing chapters popping up across the country.

A woman in a white coat, red scarf, and gloves, screams into a megaphone

Mental Health

Need to scream into the void? There's a club for that

In a time of collective rage and grief, scream clubs provide community and catharsis across the country.

An immigrant laborer in a gray hoodie works in a strawberry field, carrying a box of product

Businesses Doing Good

Contrary to Trump's claims, immigrants create jobs in their communities. These Florida businesses are proof

Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens. But research tells a different story.

A tiny pacemaker sits among a pile of white rice

Health

World's smallest pacemaker — the size of a grain of rice — saves babies with heart defects

The device also dissolves once it is no longer needed, making invasive removal a thing of the past.

Richard Kiley, a 60-year-old man in a black long-sleeve shirt, stands in front of the Olympic rings

Sports

Official 'Olympics Dad' invites US women's hockey team to his house to celebrate after White House drama

Richard Kiley, Milan’s “Official Dad Correspondent,” joins Flavor Flav in celebrating the U.S. women’s hockey team.

An aerial view of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, with a line of parallel rainbow light beams shining across the sky

LGBTQ+

Florida banned Pride crosswalks — so St. Pete lit up the sky with rainbow lasers instead

“When I got to St. Pete, seeing that crosswalk, it was life-changing,” one resident said. “When it was removed, it had a significant impact on my heart.”