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Book display of assorted paperbacks and hardback books.

BookTok hits like 'Fourth Wing' and 'Sunrise at the Reaping' are saving brick-and-mortar bookstores across the country

BookTok is an online community that is predominantly made up of women. And they have had a real-world impact on bookstores.

7 Ideas To Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day This Weekend

April 25 is Independent Bookstore Day — a celebration of indie bookshops across the United States! Here are some ways to celebrate the big event.

Mark Rober speaks on stage at TED in front of a photo of a satellite in space. He wears a black t-shirt and backwards baseball cap

Mark Rober invested $60M on building STEM curriculum — and he's giving it to teachers for free

The NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation is on a mission to “get kids stoked about science.” He announced the next phase of his work at TED in Vancouver.

A photo collage of a solar farm, a signage with ASL illustrations, a rhino, a park next to the ocean, and a church

Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

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

In a promotional image for Florence and the Machine's "Everybody Screams" album, Florence Welch -- a redheaded White Woman -- sits back in a bed with her legs spread, covered in long skirts.

Florence + the Machine offers Planned Parenthood care at concerts amid 'life and death' fight for abortion rights

Florence Welch had a harrowing medical emergency in 2023, which later served as inspiration for her album “Everybody Screams.” Now it’s inspiring her latest tour partnership.

Rainbow tape wrapped around flagpoles in Boise, Idaho

Idaho banned Pride flags at official buildings. So, Boise wrapped its flag poles with rainbow tape

The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride flag is not a political statement.”

A photo collage of a building, a man holding up a sign saying 'Proud Public Lands Owner', a man smiling to the camera as his hands form a heart, two people playing at a playground, and a wind turbine up close

Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

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

Two photos side by side: On the left, Elizabeth Taylor in a car wearing a red AIDS ribbon. On the right, Taylor Swift in a red, feathery headpiece

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

Stephen Colbert gives a monologue on the set of "The Late Show." In the corner is a circle containing a zoomed-in photo of a T-shirt commemorating "The Late Show's" final season

Stephen Colbert raises over $1M for World Central Kitchen with 'Late Show' t-shirts, charity auction

The “The Late Show” host is using his last hurrah to do some good for Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen.

A rainbow crosswalk made out of colorful bricks in Miami Beach, Florida

DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead

The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park.

Caleb Hearon perfoms in "Model Comedian" on HBO, holding a wired microphone and standing in front of orange and pink curtains on stage

Comedian Caleb Hearon matches $15K in fan donations for Transgender Day of Visibility

The comedian is supporting the Trans Justice Funding Project and is urging fans to DM him proof of their donations on Instagram.

A still from the show "Carl the Collector," a stylzed cartoon show with a raccoon, a beaver, and a cat in front of a lemonade stand

PBS Kids debuted its first autistic lead character. The show just won them an Emmy for 'Outstanding Public Service Initiative'

“Carl the Collector” is being applauded for its thoughtful depiction of neurodivergence.