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24 Ways To Celebrate National Park Week

National Park Week is an annual celebration in April dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of America's national parks. Here are some ways to celebrate the week-long event.
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Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi

On the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated usually on April 13, Sikhs the world over will joyously wear yellow saffron colors, symbolizing spring harvest and the solar new year, when the Sun enters the constellation Aries.
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Myanmar-Thailand Was Hit By a 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake — Here's How To Help

Here are five ways you can help in the wake of the Myanmar-Thailand tragedy.
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23 Best Amazon Alternatives for Ethical Online Shopping

An extensive guide to the best alternatives to Amazon: Featuring the best ethical marketplaces, shops, and websites for all your shopping needs
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Francis — a pope who championed the poor and challenged tradition

Pope Francis was the first person from the Americas to be elected to the papacy. He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honoring St. Francis of Assisi.
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Three book covers side-by-side: The Language of Kindness, The Kindness Method, and Be Kind

5 books about kindness that inspire compassion and empathy

This short list of books — spanning memoirs, biographies, and self-help journals — inspires empathy and compassion.
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A "road closed" sign gates off Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Federal budget cuts are impacting national parks. Here are 5 ways you can help

National parks are in trouble due to federal budget cuts. Here’s what’s happening and how you can help.
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A blonde woman, Marlee Matlin, stands against a blue backdrop and holds up the sign for "I Love You."

You can stream 2025 Sundance documentaries online — here are 9 that everyone's talking about

Looking to watch new Sundance documentaries from home? Here are 9 of the most anticipated docs from the 2025 festival.
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A friendship expert’s advice for building community: 'How can I show up better for you?'

We need to beat social isolation and come together. Danielle Bayard Jackson teaches us how.
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18 Ideas to Celebrate Small Business Saturday

Get your reusable tote bags ready! Small Business Saturday takes place on the weekend following Thanksgiving in the United States. Here are some pointers for shopping small this season.
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Members of the Connecticut Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team linger in front of a burial site

The Missing in America Project honors unclaimed veterans with dignified burials

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates about 21,000 veterans are awaiting burials, some dating back to the Civil War.
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A cut-out of the state of Florida sits atop a grayscale image of a hurricane. On the lower, southern corner of the state sits a red heart.

Hurricane Milton relief: How to help, donate & volunteer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, here’s how you can help survivors in Florida.
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