
Activists use sports mascots to fund conservation of real animals
A new study found that 727 professional sports teams across 50 countries use wild animals in their branding. The most popular species (lions, tigers, and wolves) face threats in the wild.
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NY leads the nation in youth mental health. Hochul says it's thanks to this one policy 'every governor should enact'
New York was recently named a national leader in protecting youth mental well-being. Governor Hochul’s stance as the state’s “first mom governor” might be why.
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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.
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Texas teen leads 'Know Your Rights' crusade for immigrant families in her school district
Shortly into the second Trump presidency and ramping up of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the eighth grader wanted to make a difference.
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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.
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17 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the contributions of women around the world. We’ve put together the best ideas to help you celebrate on March 8th.
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TED's Audacious Project gives $1B to nonprofits working to solve 'humanity's biggest problems'
From cleaning up ocean plastic to preventing homelessness, the new cohort of fellows receives funding necessary to execute their world-changing work.
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