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A group of young girls gather around laptops at a Girls Who Code club, laughing and smiling

With student clubs and scholarships, Girls Who Code is on track to close the tech gender gap by 2030

The organization aims to serve 5 million new young women, girls, and non-binary students in the next five years.

Amanda Gorman speaks at a podium at The UNICEF Gala 2025

WATCH: Freshly-appointed UNICEF ambassador Amanda Gorman performs new poem: 'To every child we are responsible'

The presidential inaugural poet and activist implored listeners to believe a better future for children is possible.

A woman's hand reaches for an article of clothing off of a rack full of shirts on hangers

Survivors of sexual assault are often left with only a hospital gown. This community closet clothes them in dignity

“Even in your darkest, worst moments, there are people who are looking out for you,” one survivor said.

Two photos side-by-side. on the left is a mother-daughter duo. On the right is a flay-lay of a kid's Play-Dough set

This Latina mom invented a whole new way for her autistic child to make tamales. It inspired a full-blown business

With the colorful dough and easy-to-manage wooden accessories, little ones can spread and shape “masa” to make tamales, tortillas, and pan dulce.

Girls at a trade school in Ghana practice styling hair

At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.

Four women smile in front of a brick wall. They are part of the Can't Win Victory Fund in North Carolina

These 'can't-idates' are running for office knowing they'll lose. Their mission is to fight gerrymandering

The Can’t Win Victory Fund is recruiting people who want to run for office with no intention of actually winning.

A hand holds a black takeout box and chop sticks from Lovebite Dumplings in Phoenix, Arizona

SNAP benefits stop Nov. 1. This Phoenix dumpling shop will feed people free lunch: 'This will hurt us, but we have to step up'

“No one should go hungry because of politics,” Lovebite Dumplings said on social media.

Jane Fonda wears a red coat and speaks into a microphone

Jane Fonda and 500 other Hollywood stars are reviving the Committee for the First Amendment. What does that mean?

The committee was first created in 1947, during the McCarthy era.

A close-up of a honeycomb-shaped device over a black bra. In a circle is a photo of the International Space Station

Scientists study 'breast-cancer-detecting bra' in space: '10 years of tumor growth can occur in 10 days'

The ultrasound device could aid in early detection of breast cancer.

A cocoon-shaped coffin sits atop a wooden base

Traditional burials are bad for the planet. So this woman created her own 'cocoon coffin' made of seaweed instead

Leksi Kostur is a biodesigner who went on a journey to create her own coffin and “get over” her “fear of death.”

Rugby player Ilona Maher holds up a Barbie doll version of herself, smiling

Ilona Maher gets her own Barbie doll, complete with broad shoulders, to inspire young athletes

The new doll will be available on store shelves in 2026.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a 9-year-old girl with short blonde hair wearing a lavender shirt. On the right is a poster for "Wicked: For Good."

9-year-old with stage 4 cancer given early screening of 'Wicked: For Good:' 'Checking off her bucket list'

“I hope that this film has made you believe you can fly,” Cynthia Erivo told her.