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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.

US Paralympic Nordic skier Sydney Peterson holds one ski pole in competition

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.

Zara Larsson wears a yellow raincoat and rides an e-bike with a group of students in Portland, Oregon

Hours before her Portland concert, Zara Larsson led a 'bike bus' of students on a ride to school

The “Lush Life” singer also signed autographs and did dances with fans.

Icons of things to celebrate for International Women's Day: business, sports, healthcare, science, filmmaking, engineering, innovation, STEM — all in the color purple, to represent the color theme

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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This LA library used to be Leonardo DiCaprio's childhood home. He built a computer lab where his bedroom used to be

The actor has supported the library since its doors opened in 1999.

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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.

Two students converse next to a 3D model of a wind turbine, trees, and houses

A new law requires Illinois high schoolers to learn about climate change. It was written by two local teens

Two high schoolers themselves were foundational in efforts to mandate climate curriculum in Illinois high schools.

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Teens remix songs by Indigenous artists in coding camp

Artists involved in the program include Dakota Bear, Jayli Wolf, Samian, Twin Flames, and Aysanabee.

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As ICE continues crackdown in Minnesota, legal education is a form of self-defense

Know Your Rights trainings have surged in popularity as ICE continues its violent tactics across the country.

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