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The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Black Man, Arapahoes" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1898.

This online database aims to revive Indigenous language before its last speakers are gone

There are fewer than 100 speakers of the Arapaho language today — all of whom are above the age of 70. Researchers hope to preserve their voices.

Side by side photos of author John Green and the audiobook cover for "Everything is Tuberculosis"

2025's audiobook of the year is John Green's 'Everything is Tuberculosis,' chosen by 4,000 independent bookstores

In a year of global health upheaval, the Libro.fm Bookseller’s Choice Awards selected Green’s nonfiction book as their top pick. These are the runners-up.

Amanda Gorman speaks at a podium at The UNICEF Gala 2025

WATCH: Freshly-appointed UNICEF ambassador Amanda Gorman performs new poem: 'To every child we are responsible'

The presidential inaugural poet and activist implored listeners to believe a better future for children is possible.

From crying clubs to cuddle therapy, here's how people are combatting loneliness across the US

According to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association, over half of Americans feel isolated.

A boy stands in front of a man wearing a Santa Claus costume

For these diverse professional Santas, spreading kindness is a calling

Researchers surveyed 849 professional Santas who live across the U.S.

Merchandise and gifts that give back to NPR and PBS, including an NPR+ subscription, a sweatshirt that says "PBS Kid" and a mug that reads "America needs journalists."

Protect public media: Here are 8 gifts that give back to PBS and NPR

After the Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in funding to institutions like PBS and NPR, here’s how you can support public media this holiday season.

A bus driver, Tina Hutcherson, holds a bundle of knitted beanies in her arms while standing and smiling in front of a school bus

School bus driver knits hats for every student on her route: 'I hope they know somebody loves them'

Tina Hutcherson is fighting clothing insecurity with one skein of yarn at a time.

Writing — even just making a to-do list — rewires the brain, studies show

Researchers believe translating emotions and thoughts into words on paper is a complex mental task.

Gifts that give back: Material Kitchen ReBoard, Calyan Wax Co candle, and Conscious Step socks

The Ultimate Guide To Gifts That Give Back

Find the perfect gifts to show your love and appreciation for the special people in your life, all while making a difference for causes they believe in.

A photo collage of a powdered form of KLU156, Chris Martin singing on stage, an indigenous man raises his fist in the air, two men shovelling the ground, and a man riding a rickshaw

Good News This Week: November 22, 2025 - Walls, Tamales, & Park Rangers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

Two photos side-by-side. on the left is a mother-daughter duo. On the right is a flay-lay of a kid's Play-Dough set

This Latina mom invented a whole new way for her autistic child to make tamales. It inspired a full-blown business

With the colorful dough and easy-to-manage wooden accessories, little ones can spread and shape “masa” to make tamales, tortillas, and pan dulce.

A chain link fence transformed into a green wall with native pollinators in California

To reduce vandalism, these communities installed vertical 'living walls' that double as pollinator gardens

See how the “Meadowall” transforms urban areas into a nature oasis.