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Sen. Bernie Sanders embraces Maine resident

Bernie Sanders' pressure on pharma giants slashes inhaler prices, Maine town hall celebrates

"Wanna know why I've worked for Bernie Sanders for 25 years? Moments like this," said the Vermont senator's staff director after an event focused on lifting up the working class.
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A group of ceramic 3D-printed monoliths that resemble stacks of waffles

Scientists develop 3D-printed 'waffle stacks' found to remove 75% of 'forever chemicals' from water

The structures — called "monoliths" — were surprisingly found to be more effective after multiple uses, making them a reusable and affordable water treatment option.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, a view of Yosemite's Half Dome. On the right, Kirk Keeler sits atop a rock during a practice hike

Climber with stage 4 colon cancer summits Yosemite's Half Dome with an inspiring message: 'I did this for a reason'

Nature photographer Kirk Keeler ascended Half Dome after years of training amid cancer treatments — with one simple call to action.
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A photo collage of an aerial view of a sports bar, a Native American posing for the camera, a butterfly sits on a finger, a women's rugby player lies down on the ground while holding a rugby ball, and an overview of a forest

Good News This Week: August 3, 2024 - Butterflies, Soup, & Sports Bars

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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7 Ways To Celebrate Esther Day

August 3 marks Esther Day, a day honoring Esther Earl, a young woman who died of thyroid cancer in 2010 and was an active member of Hank and John Green’s Nerdfighter community.
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Awareness Month Calendar for August

August: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of August’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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A person walking besides gray fence in Vancouver

Good news for urban dwellers: more trees, better health

Keeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective, and scientifically proven prescription for better health is planting more trees.
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Two side-by-side screenshots of a TikTok video posted by Stanley Tong. In one screenshot, Tong stands next to a table showing a vase with a massive gunshot wound in its side. The second screenshot is a closeup of that vase.

Illustrating gun violence epidemic, ceramic artist shoots real bullets in clay, creating 'exit wounds' in powerful video

Artist Stanley Tong held a silent auction for Sandy Hook Promise when showing his “Thoughts & Prayers” series.
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Two screenshots of a video showing a woman being wheeled in a gurney through a hospital's hallway, with nurses, guests, and family members lining the walls to support her

Watch: Woman on her deathbed surprised by record-breaking 'honor walk' before organ donation surgery

The woman impacted many lives, which was reflected in the support she received at her final 'Honor Walk.'
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A photo collage of a solar farm, a dad looking after his baby, a woman holds a Barbie, a digital illustration of a virus, and the diving area at the Olympics Aquatics Center

Good News This Week: July 27, 2024 - The Olympics, Barbie, & Renewables

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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12 Ways To Celebrate International Self-Care Day

International Self-Care Day, on July 24, is dedicated to raising awareness about self-care as a tool for global health. Celebrate with these ideas!
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Lucy Edwards, a white woman with long red hair, wears a coral dress and holds up the new Blind Barbie in front of a light blue background; the Blind Barbie, a doll with brown hair, silver sunglasses, a pink shirt, lilac ruffle skirt, and a cane, is displayed on a rainbow backdrop

First-ever Blind Barbie creates a 'sense of belonging' for disabled children

The new doll, which features a cane and comes in Braille packaging, costs just $11.
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