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People Are Booking So Many Airbnbs in Ukraine–They Raise $2M for Hosts in Need, and Never Even Check-in
From March 2nd to March 3rd, people from around the world booked 61,000 nights in Ukrainian cities via Airbnb, likely not one ever planning...
City Trees and Soil Are Sucking More Carbon Out of the Atmosphere Than We Thought
(Original article by Jessica Colarossi, edited for length)
Boston researchers have found that trees and soils on the outermost edges of forests and city parks...
Ukraine Receives Truckload of Starlink Terminals From Elon Musk For Uninterrupted Internet
Elon Musk has sent a truckload of necessary equipment for his Starlink service to Ukraine, at the request of a government minister.
With the country's...
Ancient Trees Have Incredible Lifespans That Also Help Keep The Surrounding Forests Alive
New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence. They provide a suite of ecological services to forests, as well...
Government Saves Rare Old-Growth Trees From Further Logging on 10,000 Sq-Miles of BC Forest
British Columbia's provincial government has recognized that its old-growth forests are irreplaceable, vital ecosystems, and has spared 10,000 square miles, or 2.6 million hectares...
They Brought Scouting to 10,000 Afghan Kids – And Just Got Permission to Continue By the Taliban
In times of war and crisis, it's important to remember that for every story of loss and tragedy, there is a story of courage...
Story of Unsung Dutch Hero Who Saved Thousands From Nazi Holocaust is Finally Told 45 Years After His Death
Among what must have been hundreds of thousands of stories of sacrifice, heroism, and courage that played out among the Jewish communities across Europe...
Good Samaritans Rescue 60 Cows From Hurricane Ida Floodwaters
It might be “herd” to believe, but some Louisiana cowboys recently undertook a very different kind of cattle drive after Hurricane Ida left grazing...
The Internet Raises $6 Million in One Day to Rescue Afghans Targeted By Taliban
A New Yorker has launched a hugely successful GoFundMe campaign to fly at-risk Afghans out of the country as quickly as possible.
Internet meme artist...
The Sewing Machine Project is Mending Lives Stitch By Stitch
Sewing is a craft that’s been passed down through the ages from mother to daughter and from father to son. Traditionally, it’s also served...
Homeless Nigerian Boy Becomes U.S. Chess Champion at 10-Years-old After Immigrating to US
Tanitoluwa Adewumi—more commonly known by his nickname “Tani”—may be just 10 years old, but he's already become an official Chess National Master, with an...
Teen Refugee Collects Thousands of Coats for Charity—With a Little Help From Mark Cuban
Anyone who’s experienced poverty knows firsthand how hard finding a pathway out can be. For some lucky enough to have made the transition, the...
In Texas Natural Disaster This Furniture Store Owner Heroically Offers His Store as Shelter — Again
Texas has seen more than its fair share of weather-related calamities—but there's one valiant businessman who has consistently stepped up to make sure his...
The Heartwarming Feel-Good Book We All Need
This national bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. “Elegant and wise” (Deepak Chopra). “I think this might be the most beautiful book I’ve ever read” (New York Times bestselling author Jane Green).
Howling With Joy: After 45 Years, the Gray Wolf Has Successfully Been Lifted Off the US Endangered Species List
45 years since one of the most charismatic and persecuted carnivores on Earth was listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), management of the...
Afghan Translator Who Saved U.S. Soldiers Finally Celebrates 4th of July as an American Citizen
An Afghan translator, Janis Shinwari, who assisted U.S. forces in Afghanistan has just celebrated his first Fourth of July as a U.S. citizen.
Teens Launch Hotline for Isolated Seniors to Listen to Pre-Recorded Jokes, Stories, and Messages of Hope
A team of Calgary high schoolers are hoping to bring joy into the quarantined homes of seniors by playing pre-recorded messages on their Joy4All hotline.
Eco-Activist Hits Fashion Week Catwalk With Clothing Made Out of Abandoned Tents Collected From Music Festivals
Stylish jackets made from recycled tents left at music festivals debuted at the London Fashion Week catwalk this month under the 10T sustainable brand name.
As Fur is Phased Out of Fashion, More Than 200 Donated Fur Coats Are Handed Out to Afghanis in Need
More than 200 unwanted mink, fox, and rabbit fur coats have been handed out to Afghani families living in poverty in the capital city of Kabul.
Picture of 3 Italian Grandmas Happily Holding Migrant Kids On Their Laps Might Be the Best Photo of the Week
It's not hard to see why this gorgeous photo has been shared across European social media sites.