Monarch Butterfly Populations Are Thriving
Contrary to popular belief scientists are now discovering that these pretty winged creatures, known as Monarch Butterflies, are back on the rise! Check out the story here.
This Summer Basketball League Is Run Entirely by Teens
In Barrington, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, you’ll find a group of teens who got together to organize a summer basketball league.
Portland Officially Sees the World’s Largest Commercial Living Building Open for Business
The PAE Living Building offers 58,000 square feet of mixed-use space across five stories in Portland, OR. It is the largest structure in the world that meets the certification requirements of the Living Building Challenge (LBC).
Recent Stories of 5 Hero Dogs Who Saved Lives
A closer look at some of the most recent heroic actions dogs have taken to help save people from dangerous situations this year.
Milwaukee Organization Mediates Conflicts to Combat Violence
They call themselves “violence interrupters.” Ray Mendoza is part of the group, and he says their goal is pretty straightforward. “What we’re trying to do is stop people from killing each other.”
Test Positive for COVID and Get $3,000 at This Clinic
One nonprofit in Sacramento County, California, wants to change how people think about COVID-19. Until June 30, 2022, anyone who tests positive at the headquarters of Asian Resources Inc can receive up to $3,000 of bill assistance.
Success Stories Of Entrepreneurs From Around the Globe Who Started With Nothing
It’s difficult to picture even the most successful and well-known entrepreneurs ever having to struggle. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of entrepreneurs who began with little or no recognition or riches yet worked their way up the corporate ladder from the bottom up.
Moderna CEO Pledges to Give Most of His Wealth Away
As an influential philanthropic figure, Stéphane Bancel is planning to join other billionaires in giving back by donating significant portions of his wealth.
Growing Vegetables in Seawater Could Help Feed Billions
Sea vegetables, which thrive in high-salt environments, are called halophytes and can flourish in semi-deserts and seashores.
This Mother Mentors Other Moms Who Receive an HIV Diagnosis
After 29 years of living, Namiba is now a mother who is one of the co-founders of the 4M Mentor Mothers Network. This group works with women who receive an HIV diagnosis to find ways they can mentor mothers who find themselves in the same situation Namiba was in
Invisible Heroes: Teaching Rats to Save Lives
Rats are now being trained to wear backpacks that allow them to help humans locate survivors trapped in earthquake rubble.
New Ransomware Asks for Random Acts of Kindness
There’s a new ransomware out there, but it is changing the game and isn’t asking people for money. If your computer gets infected with it, what you’ll be asked for is to perform a random act of kindness.
