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Got Allergies? Researchers Identify When Pollen Counts Are Lowest During the Day

Good news for allergy sufferers: Researchers have issued more guidance on how to avoid high levels of pollen. A recent study presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting found that pollen in the air is typically at its lowest between 4 a.m. and noon. Pollen is produced by […]

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Rats Bop Along to the Beat of Music Just Like Humans Do, Study Says

If you’ve ever found yourself swaying your hips to a supermarket soundtrack, you understand the power music has to, literally, move us. Now, first-of-its-kind research suggests that humans aren’t the only ones who get “into the groove.” In a new study out of The University of Tokyo (UTokyo), scientists found that rats, like humans, just […]

Meet the Talented 12-Year-Old Who Sells His Paintings for Charity — and Has Donated More Than $16,000

Arsh Pal believes in the importance of making the world a more beautiful place: The talented 12-year-old not only paints prolifically, but he also sells his artwork and donates the proceeds. And so far, he’s raised over $16,000 for charities. It all started when his parents, Divya and Sanjeev Pal, bought him an acrylic paint […]

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How Animals Can Develop Kindness and Empathy in Children

Are you one to stop and smile at every dog that walks by you on the sidewalk? Does the sound of birds chirping give you a warm and fuzzy feeling? Scientists have long observed that humans have an innate connection to nature and other living beings, and studies suggest that interaction with our furry friends […]

OAKS, PA - NOVEMBER 16: "Best in Group" dogs wait backstage before competing for the "Best in Show" award that a Bulldog named "Thor" won at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center on November 16, 2019 in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Featuring over 2,000 dog entrants across 200 breeds, the National Dog Show, now it its 18th year, is televised on NBC directly after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and has a viewership of 20 million. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)

Your Guide to the 2022 National Dog Show: What to Expect and How to Watch

Like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and pumpkin pie, the National Dog Show is an American holiday tradition. More than 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned dogs will compete this year in the most widely viewed dog show in the United States, which takes place on November 19 and 20 at the […]

Meet the Sisters Who Turned Their Family’s Business Into a Social Media Sensation

Two savvy sisters have used their social media prowess to turn their family’s dress store into a viral sensation. Gipsy Rodriguez, 25, and her younger sister Gelssy, 23, grew up in and around their parents’ brick-and-mortar clothing store, Moda 2000 — at one point even living in it when times were tough financially. These days, though, […]

Celtic Ruler’s Ancient Ring Sells for Nearly $43K After Being Kept in a Cupboard for 28 Years

An antiques collector in the U.K. bought a unique gold ring from a metal detectorist in the 1990s, and left it in a cupboard for nearly 30 years. The 66-year-old man, who wants to remain anonymous, finally decided to get it appraised this year — and was shocked to find that it dates back to […]

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Renee Bruns Has Visited 110 Countries in Her Wheelchair — and Wants to Inspire Kids to Chase Their Dreams

To Renee Bruns, the word “can’t” doesn’t exist. The intrepid 38-year-old has visited 110 countries and 15 territories — using her wheelchair to get around in all of them. Bruns chronicles her adventures on her blog, Wheels Travels, and she’s in the running to earn a Guinness World Record for the most countries visited in […]

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 28: Disney's Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse attend the 100th 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

Making Magic by Giving Back: Disney Chefs Carry On Tradition of Cooking Thanksgiving Meals for the Homeless

The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is continuing a two decades-long tradition of giving back this Thanksgiving. Chefs at Disney will prepare a special holiday meal with all the trimmings — including turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, and of course, pumpkin pie — for residents of the Coalition for the Homeless of […]

Inside the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: What to Expect, How to Watch, and More

The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has sparked joy for nearly a century, serving as the perfect accompaniment to a holiday gathering. This year, after two years of modified celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festivities will return in full force on November 24, airing live at 9 a.m. on NBC. The historic parade […]

Preet Chandi, British physiotherapist and British Army medical officer, talked to students about her solo expedition across Antarctica, during her visit to Strathearn School in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Monday February 7, 2022. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images)

Inside “Polar Preet” Chandi’s Journey to Become the First Woman to Cross Antarctica Solo

This past January, Captain Preet Chandi blazed a historic, though decidedly icy, trail by becoming the first woman of color to reach the South Pole alone, without assistance. While others might have been content to make history with this singular accomplishment, “Polar Preet” Chandi is not one to rest on her laurels. The trek to […]

The Watan Foundation and Better Shelter teams collaborated to implement 500 Relief Housing Units (RHUs) in Harem District, Idlib Governorate in Syria. Both teams cooperated on site planning, layout design, ground preparations and fire safety and risk mitigation. The RHUs implemented largely serve as temporary family shelters for displaced families in the region, with some units also serving as education facilities, health clinics and administration offices. Better Shelter also offered support on climate adaptation, including on the design of a tailor-made chimney plate to serve as a safe exhaust for stove pipes, which was specifically developed for this project in order to enable the installation of stoves inside the shelters with awareness of fire safety good practice.

The Nonprofit Making Ikea-Style Flat-Pack Homes to House Refugees

Having safe and adequate shelter is a fundamental human right that 1.6 billion people worldwide do not have access to. Whether due to war, financial hardship, or natural disaster, not having a roof over one’s head can significantly diminish their health, safety, and quality of life. While tents provide some respite, they offer little protection […]