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US track star Allyson Felix establishes first-ever nursery for Olympic parents
This year’s Paris Olympics will be home to the first-ever nursery in the history of the Games. And it’s all thanks to the most decorated track and field athlete in history.
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This Israeli & Palestinian youth choir has sung together since 2012. Now, their voices are stronger than ever
Amid violence, loss, and devastation, this youth chorus made up of Palestinians and Israelis have found a shared humanity through music.
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How one activist mom made a difference in child abuse laws
Some factors in policymaking are obvious, others not. Often, policy is made by groups of people working together — advocates, regular citizens, lobbyists, lawmakers. Less often, there’s a single person who emerges as the key figure in making new policy.
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Less than 100 of these wildcats remain, but innovative conservation efforts spark hope
The Pampas grasslands, spanning southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina, are home to a wildcat so rare that researchers consider it the most endangered of its kind in the Americas, and possibly the world.
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12 Ways to Celebrate Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate.
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Angry birders: The union representing Audubon Society workers is pushing for equal pay for women
As part of ongoing contract negotiations, the Bird Union (yes, that’s its real name) is calling for raises, pay parity and more parental leave.
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Portland airport's new timber roof sets sustainability standards, highlights tribal partnerships
The soaring, nine-acre ceiling — which will have lots of natural sunlight streaming in through the skylights and windows — will feel a bit like a forest.
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'Let's go to blind camp!' TikToker showcases the importance of inclusive summer camps
Anthony S. Ferraro took viewers behind the scenes to a summer camp specially designed for kids who are blind, deafblind, and have low vision.
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How Noah Kahan has quietly used his tour to raise $2M for rural mental health
The “Stick Season” singer has long shared about his own mental health struggles. Now, he wants to do something more.
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To protect Scotland's endangered salmon, these anglers purchased the same river they've fished for 100 years
The Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Angling Association has purchased a four-mile stretch of their beloved River Ericht.
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Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative
More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.
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