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Chobani Announces Paid Parental Leave Policy For All Employees No Matter the Wage
The beloved natural food company now has delicious benefits too – all salaried and hourly employees will get 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave.
First Detroit Tiny House Village Lets Tenants Rent, Then Own, These Fabulous Homes
This Detroit nonprofit has set up stipulated leasing contracts for its homeless tenants so they can pay affordable rent for ownership of the house.
Billionaire Commits $500M to Help Refugees and Migrants
Following a call to action lead by President Barack Obama, this philanthropist is making sure that the future will be bright for refugees everywhere.
Volunteers Go ‘Rogue’, Ignore Police Lines to Rescue Pets Stranded in Fire Zone
When a fast-moving wildfire stranded dozens of pets behind fire lines, a group of Canadian truck hobbyists kicked their compassion into high-gear, and slipped...
18 Chart-Topping Examples of Kindness in 2015
Here's a way to start your New Year with a full heart! We've collected our favorite stories from 2015 to remind you how good humanity can be –...
Muslims Raise $102,000 to Donate to San Bernardino Families
American Muslims are donating tens of thousands of dollars to help families of the San Bernardino, California shooting victims.
“We wish to respond to evil...
Food For Miles: 2015 World’s Fair Shows Off Innovation of 145 Countries
With a theme, “Feeding the Planet,” the 2015 World’s Fair in Milan has attracted millions to Italy this year by showcasing design innovation and...
For Every Product Sold, This Company Picks Up Trash— 124 Tons So Far
The products it sells aren’t so unusual—shirts, bags, coffee mugs, and outdoorsy stuff. The unique part of this business is the stellar service it...
New Diplomacy Dawns in Cuba as U.S. Embassy Reopens After 54 Years
Fifty-four years ago, the United States broke diplomatic relations with Cuba, and three young Marine guards completed a final duty in Havana: lowering their country’s...
US and Cuba to Reopen Embassies, Begin New Chapter in Diplomacy
A half-century after breaking off relations, the United States and Cuba will restore full diplomatic ties and reopen embassies later this month.
U.S. Secretary of...
China to Phase out Domestic Ivory Market, Crack Down on Illegal Trade Online
The illegal ivory trade in China was delivered two major blows last month when the state government and the country’s largest social media platform...
Tiny Heroes Race to Save The World Before Snack Time
Straight from a Marvel mini-universe, three foot tall versions of Thor, Wonder Woman, and other caped crusaders are still soaring from their heroic contributions...
US and China Reach Historic Climate Change Deal
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Obama struck a deal today to limit greenhouse gases, with China committing for the first time to cap...
Harley-Davidson Mobilizes Bikers to Plant 50 Million Trees
Dedicated to the goal of preserving the open road for future generations of riders, Harley-Davidson is mobilizing its riders worldwide to help plant 50...
Make-A-Wish Started With One Boy, Celebrates 250,000 Wishes Granted
Make-A-Wish is celebrating a huge milestone, having granted a quarter million wishes in the United States since the children’s charity was founded in 1980.
The wish-granting...
Why This Week Is Historic for Cannabis Policy in the US
Federal hearings began this week on the constitutionality of cannabis’ continuing Schedule I classification in Sacramento, California.
There are many reasons why these historic hearings...
As Oil Prices Tank, New Era Dawns: From Scarcity to Abundance
"As oil production swells, demand falters and prices slide, the global oil market appears on the verge of a pivotal shift from an era...
Thousands Attend Opening of First Memorial for Disabled Veterans in DC
First envisioned in 1997, and funded by $80 million in private donations, a new memorial was dedicated yesterday in Washington, DC, to honor past and...
Missouri, A Wake Up Call to Create a New Story
Stories have the power to move your friends to tears of empathy or joyous laughter, they also have the power to shift nations.
Every great...
Teen Collects Clothing and Tooth Paste for Border Refugees
After watching a documentary about the thousands of child refugees at the Nogales, Arizona border who were fleeing to escape violence and drug gangs,...