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A man holding a baby wearing a white hat looks down at a colorful book they are reading together.

Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

When a father takes significant leave — at least two weeks — children report experiencing more closeness and better communication up to nine years later.
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Socktober

'Socktober' celebrates 15 years of local kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.
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Pizza John shirts sold to raise money for charity —

Hank and John Green's 'Pizzamas' holiday turns mustaches and merch into maternal healthcare

The story of Pizza John and a community of Nerdfighters making the world a better place... in the weirdest way possible.
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24 ways to thoughtfully celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month (or Latino Heritage Month) is a month-long celebration that kicks off on September 15th. We’ve put together great ideas to help you celebrate it...
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American flag planted on a dark memorial wall engraved with names including "Frederick T. Varacchi" and "Glenn Davis Kirwin," with an urban plaza and trees visible in the background.

25 years after 9/11, experts say Americans have a shocking ability to reconnect after trauma

Amid tremendous hardship and loss, people reach for connection and find strength in community, experts say.
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Labor Day's 'radical roots' show the power and potential of organized labor

Labor Day’s founders included skilled craft workers, immigrant laborers, and revolutionary anarchists.
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A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5° climate target. But hope is not lost

For over a decade, the world has been trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s no longer possible, according to a new United Nations report. But it's not time to give up, experts say.
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A woman, Gloria Steinem, in black clothing sits on a green upholstered sofa decorated with ornate red and gold patterned pillows in a room with yellow-orange walls, wood furnishings, and decorative objects including lamps and photographs.

How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off,” said Steinem, who founded Ms. magazine and pushed for equality.
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A man wearing a red and blue sleeveless shirt splashes water on his face with both hands, squinting and smiling. Water droplets spray around his head as he holds a paper cup in one hand.

Climate change is messing with sports. Here are 10 ways athletes and fans can take action

From snowless ski slopes to dangerously hot conditions at the World Cup, climate change is changing the sports and recreation landscape. Fans and athletes have the power to make a difference.
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Map of Nepal in blue with a dark blue heart symbol positioned in the central region.

GoFundMe launches hub of verified Nepal flooding relief fundraisers

The death toll has reached over 1,000 in the wake of devastating flash floods in Nepal.
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A child holds two yellow dandelions up to their eyes like glasses, smiling at the camera with green foliage blurred in the background.

What dandelions, bees, and outdoor play can teach kids about their responsibilities to nature

Outdoor and nature-based programs support children’s connections with the natural world and the development of ecological awareness.
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Laptop displaying a New York Times article titled "U.S. Politics" with a cup of coffee and folded newspaper beside it on a dark surface, photographed in black and white.

How journalists are winning back the trust of marginalized communities

Trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Here's how individual reporters are building it back.
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