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5 Things That Made Us Joyful This Week

5 Things That Made Us Joyful This Week

The Internet can be a noisy place. Every once in a while, however, you stumble across something that reminds you just how much good there is in the...

21.08.2026 10

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Bryce Dallas Howard reconnects with high-school English teacher who helped her discover what she was capable of.

21.08.2026 10

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A ukulele pick. A paintbrush. Now a steering wheel. For nearly a decade, Shriners Children’s has helped Shelby pursue what’s next.

A ukulele pick. A paintbrush. Now a steering wheel. For nearly a decade, Shriners Children’s has helped Shelby pursue what’s next.

Every day, 15-year-old Shelby discovers what she’s capable of.  Some days, that discovery happens as she’s racing across a soccer field. Other...

18.08.2026 10

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Jordan Chiles is going back to school—this time, to thank the teacher who inspired her

Jordan Chiles is going back to school—this time, to thank the teacher who inspired her

Close your eyes and think back to your school days. Start with high school, then junior high, and keep going until you reach that very first day of...

17.08.2026 10

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Dove is putting Girl’s Joy at the center of sports (because that’s where it belongs)

Hot take: If you really, really love sports, chances are the game’s final score isn’t actually the most important part. And sometimes, it might...

28.07.2026 10

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Dove is putting Girl’s Joy at the center of sports (because that’s where it belongs)

Hot take: If you really, really love sports, chances are the game’s final score isn’t actually the most important part. And sometimes, it might...

28.07.2026 9

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Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Daniel Hatoum, a Texas native, considers himself a Texan “right down to [his] cowboy boots.” But despite growing up in America, Hatoum, who is the...

08.07.2026 5

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How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

While a bottle of bubbles might seem out of place in a hospital setting, you might be surprised to learn that, for thousands of children around the...

11.05.2026 20

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Your next favorite podcast is about humor, hope, and immigration.

Ifrah Mansour is no stranger to conflict. A Somali refugee and current resident of Minneapolis, the multimedia artist and activist draws on her lived...

13.04.2026 10

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A 13-year-old boy has become the first person to be cured of this deadly brain cancer

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: Taking your child to the doctor and receiving a life-changing diagnosis. It only adds to the heartbreak when they...

07.04.2026 10

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Transforming girls’ education across the world takes a village.

When asked to describe what Tanzania smells like, Grace Isekore closes her eyes and breathes in deep. For a moment, she’s somewhere else entirely....

30.03.2026 20

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A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

A single door can open up a world of endless possibilities. For homeowners, the front door of their house is a  gateway to financial stability, job...

25.03.2026 20

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NAPA is launching a free merch collection, changing how we celebrate automotive careers

23.10.2025 20

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