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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, a close-up of Monster High's "Witch Weaver" doll. On the right, Harris Reed in a sparkly red blouse.

Mattel debuts first-ever gender-fluid doll modeled after fashion icon Harris Reed

The Monster High Doll is called ‘The Witch Weaver,’ which Harris says is a symbol for one’s ability to shift and transform identities.
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Two pine cones sit on the ground in a wooded area

Pine cone collectors hope to stave off future forest fires: 'We need to do something now'

To regenerate forests, pine cone collectors are replanting one seedling at a time.
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An overview of a flooded village in Malaysia

Teen invents solar-powered water purifier with the hope of helping people in flood-affected regions

The 17-year-old was inspired by mounting water crises affecting families across Bangladesh.
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A bevvy of empty plastic bottles of various shapes, colors, and sizes

This year, 16 states have cracked down on 'forever chemicals' in everyday products

Out of those states, 11 have enacted outright bans on PFAS in certain consumer products.
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Two images side by side. On the left, a person cuts into a Thanksgiving turkey. On the right, a map shows a turkey's journey from Mayberry, NC to Plymouth, MA.

Interactive turkey tracker follows carbon emissions of Thanksgiving birds 'from farm to fork'

The tool follows a single turkey’s journey across the supply chain, with optimizations to help reduce its environmental impact.
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A thick, green Janis crystal absorbs water

'Smart crystals' that harvest water from the air could combat water scarcity, NYU researchers say

The organic crystals were modeled after desert plants and animals, which have evolved to have water-absorbing capabilities.
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A child writes a letter to Santa

USPS takes Santa's workshop online, partnering with Toys R Us to fulfill wishes for children in need

The new online platform makes buying and shipping gifts to children and families in need a breeze.
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on the left, a group of discarded fabric next to concrete column. On the right, a frayed carpet.

Clothes, carpet fibers destined for the landfill can be recycled into strong, crack-resistant concrete

Researchers from RMIT University in Australia found that they could even upcycle firefighting jackets into concrete using their methods.
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On the left, a young black girl and an older white man smile for a picture at a government center.

A cardboard air filter invented by a 12-year-old is coming to schools across Connecticut

Using cardboard, duct tape, and four furnace filters, a middle schooler transformed a simple box fan into an affordable air filter for her school.
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Two images side-by-side. On the left, a Barbie version of ballerina Maria Tallchief wears a red tutu and head dress in front of a blue background. On the right, a black and white photo of Maria Tallchief during her years as a prima ballerina

Meet the newest Barbie: Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina and member of Osage Nation

With the release of the doll, Mattel will also make a donation to the Center for Native American Youth.
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A photo collage of a power plant factory, two veterans at the cemetery, a close-up of an iris, a group of women inside a conference room, and an Infowars news desk

Good News This Week: November 16, 2024 - Veterans, Braille, & Weather Kits

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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