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A purpose-driven restaurant located outside Louisville, Kentucky, just surpassed $100,000 in donations to local and national organizations since the owner pledged to give all his profits to charity. Established one year ago to serve something greater, Noah’s Kitchen donates 100% of its profits to support community initiatives, nonprofits, and ministries. Since opening in Brownsboro Crossing, […] T
The beautiful game has been inspiring some equally beautiful displays of community, humanity, and multiculturalism — and we’re not even out of the group stage yet.
Unintentional injuries kill 20 US children every day. Building a family culture of safety can help them learn to make wise choices.
The new community is in the process of being built, and will include 50 cottage homes for new residents.
70 years ago today, the renegade travel host and chef Anthony Bourdain, was born. With his food and culture show, No Reservations, and the groundbreaking book, Kitchen…
In a display of tenacity and daring, a British explorer became the first person to circumnavigate the globe by air, land, and sea. Earlier this month, James Ketchell completed a…
Your oasis getaway could be right in your own backyard. The post Mom and daughter transformed a boring backyard into a beautiful native plant paradise appeared first on Upworthy .
In the 1970s there were no legal protections for LGBTQ workers outside of a handful of cities. If a company found out you were gay, it could fire you on the spot.
Chilangas FC is helping visually impaired women build confidence and sporting ambition in a game that has too often left them on the sidelines The post The blind football team…
Driver waits with his sign at the open window to give people licks of joy. The post Passersby in Massachusetts city get free pooch smooches at Golden Retriever’s ‘kissing booth’…
Lawmakers in at least 16 states have introduced legislation this year to regulate prediction markets in some way.
Don't let the season fly by. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, shares exercises to help you get what you want out of summer. Fill out the printable worksheet and stick…
Once a lush field of green, the seagrass meadows surrounding Thailand’s Koh Libong are now largely barren stretches of sand, devastating the island’s iconic dugong population,…
For a philanthropic couple in Oregon, the sighting on a trail camera of one of North America’s most elusive animals was both surprising and not. Bill and Sarah Epstein had…
The Mayor of New York City has been clear about his vision for universal childcare and early education. Who is the inspiration behind his efforts?
To decarbonize infrastructure, we need to look beyond technological fixes and learn to build coalitions.
The “stupid song” singer continues her legacy of funding reproductive rights.
Tourism in this tiny country is chugging along to new records as free nationwide transportation lures more travelers than ever!
An English sports reporter has been reunited with a wallet that he never knew he’d lost more than 30 years ago. Among the time capsule treasures was a Leeds United membership card…
It’s estimated that 30,000 Scottish football fans descended on the city of Boson last week, and the ensuing shenanigans have been so generational that folk songs are being written…
At the age of 14, Dylan was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer—and doctors gave him just eight months to live. But he’s alive today thanks to Dr. Mary Austin, who not only…
76 years ago today, Walt Disney Productions released Lady and the Tramp, then advertised as Disney’s “happiest motion picture yet.” The film follows Lady, the pampered cocker…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For the first time, gig workers have binding international labour protections. The International Labour Organization voted June 12 to adopt a…
A Seattle neighborhood broke a Guinness World Record by gathering 830 people to eat dim sum together.
The British punished rebellious New Englanders by depriving them of their livelihood. This led unemployed mariners to enlist in the patriot cause
A California relief organization is sending more than a quarter million N95 respirators to help protect health workers on the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic…
Flint opened its Juneteenth celebration on Friday with citywide events honoring 160 years of Black liberation, including a parade, ...
Happy 59th Birthday to eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. The computer geek entrepreneur became a billionaire at age 31 when the company’s stock was offered for sale to the public three…
For many dads, talking with their teenager about sex and relationships can feel like a minefield. Popular culture doesn’t provide many good examples of how to have these…
We all depend on the advice of those we look up to, and many of us have been fortunate to receive meaningful words of wisdom from our dads. Our team recently asked Nice News…
Can we bring back some of these "step saving" design elements? The post Video of a 1949 kitchen design has people drooling over its brilliant features appeared first on Upworthy .
Bowser, a 172-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was rescued from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier recently. The operation was one of a growing number of rescues in areas where sea…
The sisters of Uganda are teachers, health-care advocates and more. Those who are in their twilight of their life need help. Who will come to their aid?
31 years years ago today, Greenpeace activists bolstered by international pressure forced Shell Oil of the UK into a dramatic reversal of its decision to dispose of a massive oil…
What's brown and sticky? A stick, of course. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Paul Silvia, a psychology professor at UNC Greensboro, about new research on what makes a good dad joke.
Some historians believe the figure in this black-and-white photograph, dated around 1890, is Laura “Dolly” Johnson, an African American White House chef and culinary juggernaut.…
An Australian town crier's powerful voice earned him a Guinness World Record when he let out a yell measured at 122.4 decibels.
The single upgrade that transforms your home coffee the most? Your grinder. A coffee expert shared their go-to recommendation with me.
Avoid awkward small talk. The post 10 conversation starters that will instantly draw people to you appeared first on Upworthy .
Molina Healthcare of Michigan has donated $275000 to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity to help repair homes for families in need.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a particular kind of law that changes nothing overnight. The classrooms look the same the morning after it passes. The teachers…
While many in New York City expended every breath in celebration of the Knicks NBA championship win, many others will have held theirs—knowing what happens when passionate…
As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged. Meet Osito. The 8-year-old rescue poodle mix rides through the capital on a cargo bicycle with his owner, Jorge…
It's all about celebrating the way food was wielded as a tool of resistance and a symbol of freedom during and after slavery.
Who knew so much power lay behind the simple act of mowing the lawn. That’s what Spencer from SB Mowing, the prolific social media account, has shown us before, and is now showing…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Unlike Mother’s Day, which was swiftly embraced and made official in 1914, Father’s Day spent decades in limbo. Though it finally became a…
A 12-year-old was labeled a hero after saving her friend from drowning with nothing more than a fistful of her hair to hang onto. The harrowing close call with Davy Jones comes to…
“Agh, I am only getting consonants,” sighs Nicole Riberolles, the 104-year-old doyenne of Les Artistes nursing home in the Batignolles neighborhood of northwestern Paris. There’s…
78 years ago today, Columbia Records introduced the long-playing record album in a public demonstration at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, characterized by a speed of…
The simple act of cleaning up after yourself. It’s the sign of a good house guest or well-raised children, but what about when “yourself” is thousands of screaming sports fans,…
To qualify, a city must be connected by safe, low-stress routes like bike lanes, park loops, and protected paths. The better the safety and access, the higher the score.
Increase your fiber intake by adding these nutritious whole grains to your diet.
In Malawi’s Chiradzulu district, located in the southern region of the country, Diana Sitima’s farm shows how a combination of agroecology and secure land ownership can create a…
It's an unusual sight before a World Cup match: Supporters of opposing teams partying together, calling each other "brother," some even hoping for a draw. But fans say they're far…
Your guide on celebrating and honoring Juneteenth — on June 19th, and all year long.
Rebecca Simonitsch had just learned she might be a candidate for brain surgery. The man seated beside her on the flight home pulled out a notebook to explain what lay ahead.
From the outside, Demain looks like any other bakery in Paris. The bright blue storefront, featuring huge glass vitrines, frames a bready feast for the eyes. Behind it lie…
Parents – especially moms – often carry the mental load that comes with trying to balance what their families need with what their job demands. And with so many obligations, it’s…
141 years ago, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York packed in 241 crates, as a gift from France. The steel skeleton and copper skin were assembled on Bedloe’s Island, later…
“Why is it that the best ideas seem to come to me in the shower?” a Reddit user pondered a few years back, concluding that there’s just “something magical” about standing under a…
Young women, with or without a religious affiliation, have found an affordable, welcoming home in Centro Maria.
The runner also received complimentary tickets to see Styles’ “Together, Together” tour.
Colorado’s government has restored the freedom of its people to prepare and sell homecooked food to one another. Provided they take a food safety course, the “Tamale Act” is…
In a landmark move, the UK government has joined Australia in outlawing social media for under-16s. Will it work? The post ‘Less scrolling, more play’: UK to ban social media for…
It's a simple lesson in letting go. The post Psychiatrist shares the two sentences that parents should use when raising ‘mentally strong’ kids appeared first on Upworthy .
This article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Support us today and get the next issue directly in your inbox! Andrew Flachs was performing field…
These initiatives are empowering young people to discover their potential and shape their futures The post Three mentorship schemes that help youth develop skills appeared first…
City officials collaborated with local LGBTQ+ communities to find a legal loophole around Governor Abbott’s 2025 order.
For years, Pierre-Yves Loaëc walked past a woman sleeping near a parking garage vent each night, knowing his office sat empty a few steps away - warm, equipped, unused. That quiet…
For over 35 years, the Posse Foundation has helped make undergraduate education accessible for college students across the country, providing full tuition scholarships to select…
Late last month, dozens of kids and their grandparents set up camp in Southern California’s Dos Picos County Park for a weekend of arts and crafts, s’mores, games, and nature.…
Juneteenth is often told as an American story. But it's been celebrated for generations in Corina Torralba Harrington's hometown in Mexico by descendants of Black Seminoles.
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety…
In today's edition: the UN's International Labour Organization has agreed to adopt the first-ever binding employment standards for gig workers, Ethiopia sees a sharp rise in the…
Alexis Morrison graduated high school with a 4.1 GPA
80 years ago today, sumptuous singer Nat King Cole recorded The Christmas Song, written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells, for the first time. It is still today, lo-fi be darned, one of…
A few months ago the largest wildfire in Nebraska history burned a thousand square-miles of ranch land. It burned every foot of grass on Mike and Kayla Wintz’s 11,000-acre ranch.…
A young person from Hawaii created Bottles4College, recycled 1.8 million cans and bottles, and converted the value into scholarships for local students.
In a story that will make your beak drop, a Canadian woman has received a series of ‘thank you’ presents from a whole murder of crows after she took the time to rescue one from a…
In a small South African farming town, women over 50 from seven countries gathered to play soccer in the Grannies International Football Tournament - many of them competing for…
A father and son broke 3 world records after spending a year cycling around the world. George Kohler and his 23-year-old son Josh set off on their mammoth challenge on March 29th,…
Picture this all-too-familiar scenario: You send a heartfelt text to your crush and excitedly watch those response bubbles appear on the screen — but then they vanish, only to be…
From ranch dressing to garbage disposals. The post 16 things most Americans don’t know are an ‘American thing’ according to non-Americans appeared first on Upworthy .
Small talk can lead to deeper and more meaningful conversations. The post Stop struggling with small talk by using the easy ‘COST method’ appeared first on Upworthy .
A Georgia high school graduate was accepted into 264 colleges and awarded scholarships worth more than $17 million. 'Patrick Pruitt is proof of what can be achieved if you dig…
In this edition of Squirrel News, solar-powered electricity overtakes coal in the US for the first time; European dam removal hits a record high, enabling rivers to reconnect over…
Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this…
Insecurity about transportation can lead to missed appointments and delayed care, and obstacles are more common for cancer patients than for the general population.
"I knew right away that was my letter." The post She was scrolling a D.C. blog and saw her grandma’s handwriting. The lost letter was addressed to her. appeared first on Upworthy .
The skies over New York City turned red, white, and blue on Tuesday as France launched Mission #Liberté250 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary—and to honor the enduring…
40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off hit the big screen. The hit comedy directed by John Hughes tells the epic tale of teenagers skipping school. Starring Matthew…
A California city celebrated Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by gathering 1,037 people dressed as the Hollywood star to break a Guinness World Record.
On most mornings, the line in front of Masaka City Hall forms before the door opens. There are those in search of jobs and others looking to grow small businesses. A few come with…
Okay, so you can’t read Japanese, but you’ll want to keep scrolling to see what this “almost too kind” 7-Eleven owner had to say to his customers. Located in several cities in…
Parez and Jakkhi Reese were reported for running a perfectly legal lemonade stand. The reaction from local first responders turned their day around.
A few moments of directed forethought can create a summer they'll never forget. The post Parenting expert shares how a 10-minute setup can create a summer of core memories…
As the SAT nears its 100th anniversary, here's a look at how the test has changed since 1926 and how scores on both the SAT and ACT have shifted over time.
This year, at least 33 states and the District of Columbia will legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday.
The 213 acres of land in far northern Wisconsin, along the southern shore of Lake Superior, include a waterfall
After three years of works, the renovated Ulysses Centre in Bonnevoie is offering 23 beds for short-term shelter alongside the new Kairos unit, which aims to give long-term…
Four friends were out boating on the Jupiter Sound when a struggling sea turtle caught their eye.
From Chicago comes the story of a married couple who held up home construction to save a bird’s nest, and of the construction company who promised to halt work. Brought to us by…
After a dog broke free from his leash on a trail in Oregon, he soon found himself in a perilous situation.
Austin Community College pairs free tuition with wraparound supports like childcare and food access, contributing to higher enrollment and improved completion rates.
The clothes hanging in Lydia Wendt’s loft atelier in Los Angeles’ Fashion District shimmer in earthy tones: an orange sleep set dyed with California poppies, a coral lounge set…
Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.
After a serious crash on a rural, British Columbia highway, a woman and her husband had to search for days to find their missing dog Daisy. Along the way, they experienced just…
91 years ago today, Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson—who, the previous day, drank his last drink. He co-founded it with Dr. Bill Smith who helped…
How financial models that support long-term resilience and sustainability are helping local bookstores across the United States strengthen their role as Main Street anchors. |…
More than 5,000 people across 50 cities broke a Guinness World Record on June 6. But the cause they were highlighting was bigger than a soccer trick.
“I can’t say enough about how this cruelty is harming and traumatizing precious children who should get to just be kids,” the children’s entertainer wrote.
An Isle of Wight festival is swapping big-name headliners for beach cleans and community-led events The post The island festival putting nature before acts appeared first on…
On this day 111 years ago, the musician and innovator Les Paul was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin. A natural engineer and phenomenal musician, Lester Polsfuss, as a teen, invented…
On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, one woman shares a moment of connection she experienced with another patient in a psychiatric unit.
One school district outside Boston is turning the World Cup into a teachable moment, with elementary classes learning about different countries' languages, food and wildlife.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There is something disquieting about the idea that a law governing slavery could still exist on the books in 2026. Not as an enforced law. Not…
Young people have done more than enough to earn our trust. Policy makers not so much.
It’s been a banner year for Arsenal, the soccer club based in North London: The men’s team was crowned England’s champion last month, their first Premier League title since 2004,…
Unicef recently released its latest report on child well-being, and the Netherlands (which routinely ranks among the happiest countries in the world) took the No. 1 spot for…
Also, 120 years ago today, President Teddy Roosevelt signed into law the Antiquities Act. The Act was intended to allow the President to set aside certain valuable public natural…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Picture two parents, both devoted. Both called every Sunday. Both showed up for birthdays, sent money when things got hard, and made every…
It seemed like a great idea at the time. The post Woman shares tattoo she got a week before COVID-19 that ‘aged like milk’ almost immediately appeared first on Upworthy .
A woman in hospice asked the staff to grant her dying wish and find her long-lost brother—and he turned out to be working in one of their own charity thrift shops. Muriel Bujega…
In the first papal address to the Spanish legislature, the American pope said a "moral renewal" was necessary in legislatures and public life to ensure respect for the inherent…
Travel for less than staying home! Discover the top 10 cheapest countries in the world where you can travel in luxury on a budget.
Flint World War II veteran Mural Chewe was surprised with a community celebration for his 100th birthday, honoring his military service and ...
A free community block party in Flint, organized by InvolvedDad and partner organizations, brought families together to celebrate fathers and ...
It can be scary at first: You may feel as though eating out by yourself will invite judgmental stares from other diners, or that a solo beach day could create too much time alone…
18 years ago today, Iceland enshrined the area surrounding Vatnajökull glacier as a national park, the second-largest in all of Europe behind Yugyd Va in Russia. The Vatnajökull…
A truly global, multicultural endeavor. The post It took 343 embroiderers in 46 countries 13 years to make one absolutely stunning dress appeared first on Upworthy .
So let me say the quiet part first. French men are boringly consistent about one thing that Americans underrate. They get enough magnesium. Not in …
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Saginaw held its second annual Wear Orange gun violence awareness event, focusing on honoring victims and raising awareness about unsolved homicides and community violence.
Animal rescuers in Iowa spent hours working to free a kitten trapped about 6 feet down in a drainage pipe.
Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. The Spark is generously supported by…
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for…
80 years ago today, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was created with 11 teams. Interestingly, it was founded in New York City by owners of the major ice hockey arenas.…
The channel includes iconic full-length episodes from the show’s 33-year run.
Mass transit systems are seeing more riders as fuel prices rise, but experts say most Americans still have little choice but to drive.
There are healthy and unhealthy ways to leave a conflict as a mutual disagreement. The post You can ‘agree to disagree’ with someone, but only one way resolves the conflict…
1,363 years ago today, the Daming Palace Complex in the Tang Dynasty capital of Chang’an, modern day Xi’an, was completed. This colossal power center covered more than 4,800…
Great Basin National Park feels like you have the whole park to yourself. That’s just one reason why it’s so special.
A new law passed in Tennessee will protect residents from incurring rising electricity costs from nearby data centers’ demands on the grid. Republican-led bill HB 1847 prohibits…
Since the feature first launched in February 2024, it has continued to roll out to different regions across the U.S.
Democrats and Republicans broadly show similar patterns in how they evaluate the importance of staying informed about various topics.
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this…
CHIRADZULU, Malawi — Diana Sitima’s farm on the outskirts of Malawi’s commercial capital, Blantyre, is both example and an exception. Where neighboring farmers have planted mostly…
86 years ago today, the British Army completed the “Miracle of Dunkirk” by evacuating 338,226 Allied troops from France via a flotilla of over 800, mostly civilian vessels,…
The Led By Foundation helps Indian Muslim women achieve their career goals in the face of discrimination.
One Thanksgiving, while most families gathered around dinner tables, Janina Estrada cruised the neighborhoods of Orange, California, searching for her 42-year-old son Jimmy Barela…
‘Always take time to stop and smell the flowers’ – plus other advice that readers received as kids The post The best advice that you received as a child appeared first on Positive…
The nation’s largest buyer of overdue medical debts has yet again relieved the burden of past hospital expenses for thousands of Americans. Having worked with state governments in…
When a Wisconsin state trooper arrived to help a motorist who had stopped on a ramp up to I-90, he never could have imagined how his life was about to change. Trooper Brody…
Joy Fusi is turning 100 years old on Saturday and the senior center threw her a surprise party to kick off the celebration.
Dutch children are consistently ranked the happiest in the developed world. What is the Netherlands getting right? The post Dutch kids declared the world’s happiest (again).…
Community and activist groups, as well as local media, played a major role in better policing by the Camden County Police Department.
As trust in democracy declines, a project putting pupils’ voices at the heart of school life is proving its worth The post The schools giving children a say in how they are run…
Black women in the U.S. have long suffered from inadequate health care access, structural racism, and a disturbing history of medical abuse.
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There’s a lifetime’s worth of landscapes to explore in America. These should be at the top of the priority list
On this day 80 years ago, the Italian Republic was born out of the monarchy of King Umberto II. The day is celebrated as “Festa della Repubblica” and is one of the biggest…
A young boy who went viral in 2020 after his dad re-created a tear-jerking movie moment on his first day of school has finally met his Hollywood heroes — on the red carpet. Vinny…
Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill in Grand Blanc is holding a dine-to-donate event on June 27th to help fund medical treatment for former employee Kyle ...
Across the world, 18th birthdays are a time for celebration. But in India, an estimated 30,000 teens reach this threshold in childcare institutions (places that offer shelter and…
For Oklahoma City's unhoused youths, community support is needed to help close the gap between a shelter bed and a stable home.
How can we teach students to embrace their civic identity as members of their communities and support them in leading our nation's democratic renaissance?
How do you nurture meaningful human connections in a disconnected world? We want to know The post What do you do to actively forge human connections? appeared first on Positive…
A grieving mother discovered a 3.09-carat white gem at Crater of Diamonds State Park, catching a wave of emotional release and hope following a year of personal loss. Keshia Smith…
Ben Greene, a trans author, advocate, and speaker gives allies 50 introductory actions to take to support and uplift trans people.
The first cohort of Hope Chicago scholars graduated from college and workforce programs across Illinois, marking an early milestone for the two-generation scholarship model.
College-based programs connect students with each other and with basic needs resources
100 years ago today, Kruger National Park was established in Limpopo and Mpumalanga in northeastern South Africa. One of the largest game reserves on the continent, it is more…
It doesn't hold much, and it's hard to get things out of it. The post The ‘tiny pocket’ in Levi’s jeans debuted in 1873. Why is it still there? appeared first on Upworthy .
No matches, alcohol, or Vaseline—and for good reason. The post Forget how your mom did it. There’s actually a right way to remove a tick. appeared first on Upworthy .
The fundraising effort supports families in Mid-Michigan who need diapers.
A guide for LGBTQ+ people who are often faced with questions that question their very existence.
Take a tour of this huge historic cave, one of Indiana’s largest, and you’ll see a 135-foot-tall indoor mountain and a 400-foot-long underground room.
Most of us strive to be good-natured, polite, and helpful. But habitually putting others’ happiness ahead of your own might make you a people pleaser — and it could cost you more…
Firefighters in Connecticut entered a local sewer system at three different locations to pinpoint the position of a kitten trapped in a pipe.
51 years ago today, the European Space Agency was founded by ten member states: Belgium, Denmark, France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the…
California’s CalKids scholarship program is bringing opportunity to millions of children. There are currently more than 5 million children enrolled in the program and $2 billion…
In the rural town of Barrydale, a school programme is proving that children who struggle in conventional classrooms don't need to be fixed-they need to be understood. Bright Haven…
As teachers seek ways to keep students engaged in learning, a 30-year-old program offers one solution: raising tanks of trout right in the classroom. May say it's a perfect blend…
Parents in rural, low-income households who maintained strong family routines reported fewer behavior problems and ADHD symptoms in their children. Starting elementary school is…
June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all month long.
The innovative strategies employed by South African cities to tackle homelessness include family reunification, shelter expansion, and community engagement, as they strive to…
In addition to neighborhood plant swaps, trinket exchanges, dioramas, and more, Rachael Harms Mahlandt proposed a new craft idea that helps pollinators thrive.
The new model aims to maintain the best possible quality of life for its residents and help “normal” life last longer, even as their illness progresses.
With their singular coats, naturally craning collars and elegant gait, these skyscraping mammals can’t help but attract sightseers to their neck of the woods
The new mixed-use building may be a first for the state, but it's far from a first for the country.
A new daytime dance craze is bringing together spirituality, physicality and a whole lot of fun The post For the love of: ecstatic dance appeared first on Positive News .
94 years ago today, one of Europe’s greatest landscape engineering projects, the Afsuiltdijk, was completed in the Netherlands, proving that newly-mechanized Man could tame not…
When the power fails in young Revan du Toit's home, his oxygen concentrator stops -- and for a child whose lungs are compromised by cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis, those…
Eric Schultz graduated from Waianae High School.
Above the entrance of a high school in Renningen, Germany, a promise is written in large letters: School without Racism – School with Courage. Inside, that promise is tested. On a…
For many Nigerian women, access to sanitary pads remains a challenge. Even those who can obtain them, the prevalence of single-use menstrual products creates problems of its own.…
Swarthmore College is joining a growing list of elite institutions making a direct pitch to families who may have assumed a prestigious private education was out of reach:…
Turns out, Cameli’s shirtless scenes in “Off Campus” also do good.
The reconstruction of a prehistoric building, likely originally a place for winter feasts at the nearby Durrington Walls site, will serve as a learning space for students
Preparing young people to participate and govern means moving beyond entrusting civic learning to a single course in high school or an elective on campus.
When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.
Summer is around the corner (anyone else already counting down the days?), and the season is ideal for reaping the many rewards that come with spending time outdoors. But longer…
The “this,” as Farmer explains in her brisk opening post, is an ominous amalgam of threats to our food supply: U.S. tariffs that have driven up food prices, climate change, and…
For nearly two years, Apollo waited in a kennel, grieving the death of Judd Aron, the beloved man he'd stood beside at traffic lights across Johannesburg for years-a familiar pair…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For decades, a phone call home from prison could cost a family several dollars a minute. That wasn’t an oversight. It was the business model.…
The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, held its 21st annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday to honor the 72000 veterans and their ...
Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness, shares five small changes that really can make a difference to your life The post Five practical ways to feel better and make…
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