Inspiring
November 21, 2023

Iowa Teen Grows 7,000 Pounds of Vegetables To Donate Them to Families in Need

Everyone deserves healthy meals; however, unfortunately, not everyone has access to fresh ingredients, especially those in underserved communities. A teenager named Lauren Schroeder realized this when she volunteered at a community food nonprofit at age 14. All vegetables and greens that were packed for families in need came in cans and boxes, rather than straight from the fields.

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Animals
November 21, 2023

Scientist Reunites With the Humpback Whale That Saved Her From a Shark

We've heard about people being rescued by dogs and dolphins, but one lucky scientist was rescued by a hero that was much, much larger. Biologist Nan Hauser was filming off Rarotonga in the Cook Islands when she came across two large sea creatures, one of which was a humpback whale. It turned out that the startling encounter was a blessing in disguise, as the whale whisked Hauser away from the other animal—a massive tiger shark.

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Good News
November 20, 2023

15-Year-Old Amputee Receives First Bionic Arm and Can’t Hide Her Joy

A young amputee patient experienced the excitement of a lifetime after receiving her first bionic arm. A recent video posted by Open Bionics, the makers of the 3D-printed Hero Arm, showed 15-year-old Grace's elated reaction to the technology. She was even able to pick items up with the robotic hand. With clinics across the U.S., UK, and Europe, Open Bionics “develops medical devices that enhance the human body.

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Gift Guide
November 20, 2023

Top 2023 Black Friday Sales Every Creative Will Want to Know About

Black Friday is right around the corner and many retailers have already begun to roll out the type of great deals you'd expect. If you're looking to get your holiday shopping off to a good start, it's a day you'll already have circled on the calendar. While Black Friday originated as an in-store retail experience, online retailers have also joined in on the fun, giving deep discounts on some of their best items.

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My Modern Met

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