
Ms Rachel stands by Pride Month post after backlash: "There is no 'except' in 'love your neighbor'"
Backlash and boycotts bandied about after beloved children’s icon Ms Rachel made a celebratory Pride Month post, and her follow up video continued a call for “respect” and “empathy” for all families.
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Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses — new research finally reveals their function
Of all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. But why evolve such a strange feature?
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Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome — this Minnesota park is a unique example
What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such as museums and public parks.
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Cancer is killing firefighters. So this city is going 100% PFAS-free.
Research suggests that firefighters have higher rates of cancer than the general population, including a 26% higher risk for brain cancer.
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New study suggests girls in single-sex schools do slightly better in exams than girls in co-ed environments
Students at all-girls’ schools do slightly better in their exams than girls at co-educational schools, according to new research...
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A transphobic politician made Dylan Mulvaney the butt of a joke on Cameo — now she's saving lives on the same platform
All eyes are on Dylan Mulvaney after Rick Becker’s Cameo stunt, so she’s turning the attention towards a good cause: Save The Children.
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Disability Milestone: Rep. Jennifer Wexton makes history with assistive communication device speech in Congress
Some people with disabilities hailed Rep. Jennifer Wexton’s use of text-to-speech technology, but say there is work to be done to advance representation for those who communicate differently.
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$9 million in scholarships and 162 college acceptances! Did 17-year-old Amari Shepherd set an all-time record for a high school graduate?
May has been quite the month for Amari Shepherd, 17. With a GPA of 4.86, she gave the valedictory speech at KIPP New Orleans’s Frederick A. Douglass High School’s graduation ceremony May 17.
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Maggie Rogers to give seat upgrades to fans who support local abortion clinics
Every night of her Don’t Forget Me Tour, the singer is giving away ticket upgrades to fans who donate to local abortion clinics.
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Electric vehicles will quickly start to cut emissions & improve air quality in our cities — but only once they're common
Electric vehicles are often seen as the panacea to cutting emissions – and air pollution – from transport. Is this view correct? Yes — but only once uptake accelerates.
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