Single-use vapes, or e-cigarettes, contain lithium batteries and liquids, encased in plastic, that when discarded, can leach chemicals into the environment or even explode and cause fires at waste ...

In late October, a group of 19 Buddhist monks set off for a 2,300-mile trek across the United States, beginning in Fort Worth Texas, with a final destination of Washington, D.C. Their mission? To ...

Since 2023, South Korea’s largest island — Jeju Island — has been developing legislation to grant constitutional rights to approximately 120 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in their coastal waters.

Once a month at San Francisco’s Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, local senior citizens gather to snuggle up with gray-muzzled pups. They call themselves the Cuddle Club — or Seniors for Seniors — and they ...

Find four hobbies you love: One to make you money, one to keep you in shape, one to be creative, and one to make the world a better place.

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There’s a special bond that exists among small business owners — as we understand the challenges, triumphs, and dedication that go into pursuing our entrepreneurial dreams. To honor this connection ...

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“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” This iconic quote feels more true now than ever. The world could do with a little bit more kindness. And perhaps that kindness should begin ...

In 2017, the abortion rate in the U.S. reached a historic low at 13.5 abortions per every 1,000 women aged 15-44. In 1973, when abortion became legal at the federal level with the U.S. Supreme Court ...

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, isn’t shy about her belief that politicians need to do things differently. “We have a representation ...

It doesn’t need to be Pride Month to see lots of different pride flags waving brightly in the wind celebrating the diverse range of identities and experiences among the LGBTQ+ community. While most of ...