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March 19, 2020

Celebrities Are Reading Books in Free Virtual Storytime Sessions for Self-Quarantiners

Life has completely changed for many people during the global coronavirus lockdowns. Parents, in particular, are feeling the acute effects of this drastic curb on daily life. With kids out of school, many parents must take on the great challenge of keeping their children entertained and engaged. Luckily, authors and celebrities are offering a lifeline by hosting virtual storytime on Instagram.

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March 16, 2020

Fitness Trainer Joyfully Leads His Neighbors in a Group Workout During Coronavirus Lockdown

As cities and entire countries go on lockdown in an attempt to “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of...

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March 9, 2020

Brilliant Sticker Covers Up “Racist Rubbish” With a Picture of a Cute Kitty

Racist graffiti rears its ugly head in urban environments around the world.

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March 3, 2020

Humane Society Will Create a “Bad” Drawing of Your Pet If You Donate $15

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) was determined to put the “fun” back in fundraising and were amazed at the response when they did just that. “If you donate $15 to the animals at WHS, we’ll draw your pet,” they wrote on their Facebook page on February 25. “The catch? We’re a whole lot better at caring for animals than we are at drawing them.

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February 28, 2020

Scotland Is About to Be the First Country in the World to End “Period Poverty”

Scotland is on the brink of making history by being the first country in the world to end “period poverty,”...

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February 20, 2020

Teacher Tearfully Resigns on Livestream With One Last Lesson for Students Watching

Teachers are some of the most important figures in a child’s life.

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February 7, 2020

Denver Non-Profit Transforms Hotel Into Affordable Housing for the Homeless

In Denver, one non-profit is showing how innovative thinking can be used to close the affordable housing gap and tackle issues of homelessness. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will begin leasing apartments at Fusion Studios this month. The 139 micro-apartment complex is a former Quality Inn & Suites that was transformed in record time after being purchased by the group for $8.4 million.

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February 3, 2020

Interview: Venezuelan Refugees Surrounded by Their Belongings

Since 2014, faced with an increasingly dim economic and political situation, Venezuelans have been leaving their country in droves.

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January 14, 2020

How 25 Artists Are Using Their Art to Express Their Sadness Over the Australian Bushfires

People around the world are in shock and saddened by the news of Australia’s bushfires.

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January 6, 2020

Comedian Raises $20 Million in 48 Hours to Help Firefighting Efforts in Australia

Australia is burning like never before. Every year, the states in the country deal with bushfires, but this season has shown widespread devastation that has brought unforeseeable tragedy to both people and the environment. So far, millions of acres of land in New South Wales (NSW) have been torched.

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