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A group of friends having a chat. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

People Skills, Science

Expert shares the simple small talk mistake almost everyone makes—and how to fix it

Tod Perry

3/7/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families, Uncategorized

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Can outsider beavers save this dried up river? – Photo credit: Canva Photos

Animals, Nature

Beavers were brought to the desert to save a dying river. 6 years later, here are the results.

Evan Porter

3/7/2026
A 3-year-old rescued his grandma after she fell and hit her head. – Photo credit: Canva

Culture, Wholesome

3-year-old ventures outside in the pitch black to save his great-grandma after scary fall

Jacalyn Wetzel

3/7/2026
Teachers share insights on the signs parents truly care about their kids. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Family, Parenting, Popular

Teachers share the tell-tale signs they know a parent truly cares about their kid

Emily Shiffer

3/6/2026
Maria Von Trapp was not in love with Georg when they got married, but that changed. – Photo credit: Public domain

Culture, Movies, Pop Culture, Popular

The real-life love story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp we didn’t see in ‘The Sound of Music’

Annie Reneau

3/6/2026

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