Inspiring

September 24, 2019

“How Dare You!”: Greta Thunberg Makes Powerful Speech at UN Climate Action Summit

On September 23, 2019, the United Nations held a Climate Action Summit at its headquarters in New York City. Here, dozens of world leaders and policymakers met to discuss plans for curbing climate change, which were outlined and emphasized by guest speakers like French president Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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September 13, 2019

Adorable Toddler Besties Greet Each Other with Huge Heartwarming Hug

For many parents, social media is a great way to keep friends and family in the loop. Sometimes, however, a photo or video is so cute it's impossible not to share, whether it's showcasing a furry friendship, teeny tiny model, or even something as simple as a hug between besties. Recently, Michael Cisneros shared a cute clip of his son, Maxwell, and his friend, Finnegan, in a heartwarming moment.

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September 11, 2019

Ingenious Finnish Grocer Has “Happy Hour” to Help Reduce Food Waste

Visit any one of the 900 S-Market grocery stores in Finland at 9 PM each night and you’ll get deep discounts on soon-to-expire meat and fish. The purveyor calls this event “happy hour,” and it is certainly a joyous time for price-conscious shoppers. In addition to the deep discounts for customers, this happy hour has a larger purpose for the store: it is helping them to reduce waste and limit their impact on climate change.

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