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Two men, both Black, smile as the one on the left extends a coffee in a paper cup.

This coffee shop’s free breakfast program sparked outrage online. Their response? 'Everybody deserves a latte'

Heretic Coffee in Portland went viral for its free 'SNAP breakfast' policy, raising over $310,000 in a week. Here's how they're handling critics who think people will 'abuse' the system.

Two vending machines — one with snacks, and another with drinks — sit side by side

NYC's first 'free food vending machine' offers eggs, meat, and fresh produce to people in need

Organizers hope it is the first of many across the city.

Four young men with disabilities stand in front of a house

Innovative 'smart houses' give adults with disabilities freedom to live independently

The technology is designed to anticipate challenges and provide accommodations.

A photo collage of a Halloween display featuring skeletons and pumpkins, two men carrying a sea turtle on the shoreline, a photo of Gisèle Pelicot smiling, a man painting a staircase, and a frog

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Two women wait in line at a cafe with their backs turned to the camera.

Raleigh restaurant braces for SNAP cuts as it supports neighbors experiencing homelessness: 'More essential than ever'

A Place At The Table sent out a powerful reminder ahead of SNAP benefits ending: 'We're here.'

A sponge creature with pinkish white balls -- a sea star has fallen into its trap.

New species discovered this Halloween: carnivorous 'death-ball' sponge and rare 'zombie worms' spotted among 30 new species

Scientists have confirmed 30 new deep-sea species, including a predatory “death-ball” sponge, showcasing how advanced technology is speeding up ocean biodiversity discovery.

A woman looks at Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (1841- 1919) La Loge, 1874 at The Courtauld Gallery in London

New study: Viewing art in galleries 'immediately' reduces cortisol levels, boosts health

Researchers call it a “cultural workout for the body.”

A white iPhone with a giant "CANCELELD" circle through it. On the right, Eddy Burback, a white man with a mustache, stands with a cartoon landline in his hand. Text above says No Cell Phone

More and more people are opting for 'dumb phones' — or getting rid of them altogether

Youtuber Eddy Burback said that his life dramatically changed after he went without his iPhone for a month.

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Hopeful people live better lives, a 14-year study of 25,000 participants finds

It’s the first large-scale, longitudinal study on the power of hope.

Four racially diverse children meditate on a green mat

Students of color benefit from meditation in schools, so Atlanta is investing in mindfulness

While the program can’t replace mental health care, teachers say it’s helping.

A cockroach on a white table with a microchip on its back

Scientists are building cyborg cockroaches to create the world’s smallest search and rescue workers

Experts at the University of Queensland are redefining the future of search and rescue work.

A person hands a cardboard takeout box to another person

For Nebraskans losing their SNAP benefits, this restaurant offers free meals and a makeshift food pantry

Beloved Mexican eatery Muchachos announced two new initiatives to help people impacted by cuts to SNAP.