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John & Hank Green's 'Project for Awesome' has raised a total of $27M for charity

YouTubers and “Nerdfighters” have raised more than $27 million to make a difference and “decrease world suck.”

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'Homeless outreach' rangers issue help (not citations) in Golden Gate Park

Ranger Amanda Barrows leads a detail across 220 parks in San Francisco to help homeless people get the help they need.

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Nonprofit leader sleeps on UK streets for 10 nights to help homeless: 'We need to do so much more for women'

Lianne Kirkman, the founder of The Esther Project, slept on the streets for 10 nights in 10 different cities.

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Activists buy a prison site to rewild the land: 'A sign of progress'

Once a coal mine, then slotted to be a prison, a group of activists are working to reclaim the land.

Jelly Roll sings on stage at Rose Bowl Stadium

Jelly Roll (and friends) host benefit concert for 16,000 of LA's incarcerated firefighters, first responders

Paid for by Live Nation, the free Rose Bowl show included guests like Marshmello, Lainey Wilson, and Shinedown.

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Good News This Week: February 1, 2025 - Shovels, Forests, & Vertical Farms

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37 Ways To Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month

Now more than ever, it is crucial to honor Black History Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans.

A collage of celebrities and YouTubers including Jean Smart, Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, Ben Schwarts, Jason Segel, Rhett and Link, The Try Guys, and more.

Try Guys, Jason Segel, Josh Gad, others raise over $1 million for LA wildfire relief in YouTube stream-a-thon

Here’s where you can stream and catch the highlights.

Governor Tim Walz hugs his daughter, Hope at the Democratic National Convention.

Tim Walz's daughter, Hope Walz: On getting through Inauguration Day, building community & going outside

Hope Walz gives an exclusive interview, sharing advice for staying optimistic, clues into her future, and heartfelt stories about her dad.

6 states expand library protections amid surging book bans: 'The freedom to read... is supported and protected'

New Jersey just joined at least 5 other states that have taken steps against school library censorship.

President Jimmy Carter surrounded by journalists after announcing he was lifting the travel ban on Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea and Cambodia

How Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy put human rights on the global agenda

Jimmy Carter passed on December 29, 2024 at age 100. His foreign policy legacy is celebrated for its focus on human rights, which significantly impacted global diplomacy. Learn how his efforts championed basic freedoms and transformed international relations.

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Telehealth abortion provider now accepts Medicaid, addressing access gaps for low-income patients in Illinois

Hey Jane, a telemedicine provider that helps people access medication abortion care, will now be covered by Medicaid in Illinois.