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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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.

A woman with blonde curled hair wearing a denim jacket reads a book titled "Corduroy" to four children seated around her against a white background.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library had a proven impact on children around the world

Worldwide evidence shows that children enrolled in the Imagination Library were significantly more likely to display foundational early literacy skills and to develop an interest in reading compared to those not in the program.

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All the places you can find the 'rescued climate data' the Trump administration has erased

The Trump administration has shut down websites like climate.gov and other climate data projects. Academics, journalists, and nonprofit organizations are working to rebuild what has been lost.

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As climate change worsens flooding, some places are becoming 'sponge cities'

Across the continental U.S., intense single-day precipitation events are growing more frequent, fueled by warming air that can hold increasing levels of moisture.