Inspiring

September 9, 2025

Teacher Imagines Her Students in Grown up in Their Dream Careers, and Their Reactions Are Priceless

Asking a child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a great way to learn more about their personality and interests. But this question also reveals kids’ curiosity and desires, helping them outline their dream careers from a young age. Hoping to inspire her students and put a smile on their faces, a Brazilian teacher named Giovanna Macedo used ChatGPT to transform her fourth-graders into adults who have their dream jobs.

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September 4, 2025

Bestselling Author James Patterson Awards $500,000 in Grants To Emerging Writers

Even the greatest of writers struggle with their craft. “I have rewritten—often several times—every word I have ever published,” Vladimir Nabokov wrote in his 1966 memoir Speak, Memory. “My pencils outlast their erasers.” To write, and to ultimately finish, a book is a daunting task, sometimes requiring years and even decades of rethinking, editing, and fine tuning.

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August 29, 2025

13-Year-Old Honored in TIME’s First-Ever ‘Girl of the Year’ for Invention Helping Unhoused People

For the first time, TIME Magazine has shone a spotlight on great girls making an impact in the world by debuting its Girls of the Year list. Created in partnership with LEGO, the list highlights 10 exceptional girls, from athletes to artists to innovators. And one such innovator is 13-year-old Rebecca Young. The Scottish teen was placed on the list for her incredible solar-heated blanket, which was created to help the unhoused when temperatures dip.

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August 16, 2025

Italian Police Show up To Cook a Warm Meal for an Elderly Woman Experiencing Loneliness

While loneliness affects people of all ages, older adults are especially vulnerable due to factors including social isolation, loss of loved ones, and reduced mobility. In late 2022, an 87-year-old woman from Florence felt so alone and hungry that she called the police as a last resort. Fortunately, the two officers who arrived had compassion for her situation and took the time to cook her a warm meal.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.