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A group of 20 women graduates in their caps and gowns smile in a group photo

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.

Two policewomen standing with their backs to the camera

Most people think crime is on the rise. But it's actually declined 90% over the last 30 years

Governments should be taking a more rational approach to crime that is based on evidence, not public perception, researchers argue.

A person holds out a vape, which is emitting a cloud of vapor.

Influencers have a new internet challenge for Gen Z: 'Quit vaping'

Some of TikTok’s biggest social media stars have partnered with Truth Initiative to encourage teens to kick vaping as a habit.

A contemplative young woman smiles in a restaurant, resting her finger on her chin.

This restaurant just proved how easy it is to offer an 'austism-friendly' experience

Peninsula Prime owner Jim Gordon felt personally moved to make sure his restaurant was as inclusive as possible for guests.

A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.

An aerial view of a street in San Antonio, Texas, where the sidewalks are painted with rainbow stripes

Texas banned Pride crosswalks — so San Antonio painted the sidewalks rainbow instead

In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to remove roadway markings that “advance political agendas,” local City Council members have come up with a creative solution.

Two young women in hijabs smile outside of a makeshift hospital in Gaza

Nearly all hospitals have been destroyed in Gaza, so these two sisters set up a makeshift medical school

Dr. Nour and Dr. Nagham are sisters and physicians working on the ground in Gaza. Together, they founded Pal Humanity.

A person holds up a smartphone to take a photo of an apartment

Landlords are notorious for ripping off tenants. Renters are creating their own tech tools to fight back

From finding affordable units to advocating for fair rents for new tenants, these web platforms are making an impact.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Harry Styles in a black sweatshirt. On the right is a paparazzi photo of Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde in a park, with a tote bag over Styles' shoulder

After Harry Styles was photographed with this tote bag, he unknowingly paid for hundreds of people's therapy

The singer does seem to know a thing or two about ensuring therapists are “well-fed.”

Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Stephen Colbert sitting at his "Late Show" desk. On the right is a man named Ron Blake, holding a poster full of signed messages, smiling with a group of strangers

A man says a Stephen Colbert joke saved his life. He wants to appear on 'The Late Show' before it's too late

Ron Blake was about to die by suicide. When a “Late Night” joke made him laugh, he said, he realized, “there’s still something good left in me.”

Land mines from former conflicts still kill civilians in 57 countries. Experts are using AI to remove them safely

Anti-personnel mines continue to maim and kill even after conflicts end — and it is mainly civilians who suffer the horrific consequences.

On the left, an older man stands next to a mini horse. On the right, that same horse goes up to an elderly woman

Mini therapy horses are bringing joy to lonely seniors

Two mini horses, Aiden and Pearl, are brightening the lives of seniors.