How Old Sneakers Are Stepping Into New Lives Around the World
In Miami, a company called Sneaker Impact is quietly turning discarded shoes into powerful tools for sustainability and global support. With donation boxes placed around the city—like the one at Brickell Run Club—residents drop off worn sneakers, which are sorted at the company’s warehouse near Little Haiti. Some are recycled into new products like flooring […]
This New Vaccine Could Protect Thousands from a Silent Threat
England is set to become the first country to roll out a vaccine for gonorrhoea, marking a historic step in STI prevention. Launching this August, the NHS program will focus on people most at risk, especially gay and bisexual men with multiple partners or a history of infections. While the vaccine is about 30 to […]
How One Chicago Building Just Became Safer for Thousands of Birds
At McCormick Place in Chicago, a simple solution is making a world of difference for migrating birds. After installing a bird-friendly glass treatment made of small, opaque dots, the building saw a dramatic 95% drop in window collisions during the fall migration season. Located along a major flyway, the site once posed a serious challenge […]
The Mystery That Traveled Decades to Find Its Way Home
When Alison Anne stumbled across a vintage locket at a thrift store in Barrie, Ontario, she had no idea it would spark a heartfelt reunion nearly 80 years in the making. Inside the gold pendant were faded photographs of a young couple and subtle clues pointing to a life shaped by wartime service. Curious, Anne […]
She Ditched Everything To Travel the World With Her Dog
For most of her life, Heike Pirngruber avoided dogs completely. But everything changed in Baja, California when a gentle stray named Max opened her heart. That moment led her to adopt Butch, a neglected Australian cattle dog who would become her best friend and travel companion. Since then, the former German TV camerawoman has journeyed […]
She Survived Against All Odds Then Made A Lasting Impact
Katherine Murrell had already faced more than most by the time she turned 28. After surviving stage four lymphoma as a teenager, she battled—and beat—both thyroid and breast cancer. But it was during a terrifying ambulance ride for a pulmonary embolism that her life took a new turn. In that moment, she decided that if […]
Knitted Animal Vests are Saving Lives
In a charming twist on international aid, a group of grandmothers from a UK care home are helping save penguins—one stitch at a time. The “Knitting Nannas” of Hazelgrove Court in Teesside have been crafting tiny wool jumpers for penguins affected by oil spills in Australia. The jumpers act as protective vests, keeping the penguins […]
The VA Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Therapy Study
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its first clinical study exploring MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans living with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. The research will evaluate how this psychedelic compound, known for promoting emotional openness and reducing fear, might enhance psychotherapy for those who’ve struggled to find relief through traditional methods. Participants in […]
The Solar Movement You Haven’t Heard About, Yet
When Roxana Borda Mamani returned to her Amazonian village during the pandemic, Alto Mishagua had no reliable energy and no internet. Five years later, the village has a 400W solar system, a school, and 24-hour satellite internet—thanks to a student-led effort with global support and a vision for community-powered change. This local initiative, called Aylluq […]
What Started as a Work Email Ended in a Medical Miracle
When Colorado property manager Chris Atwood sent out a company-wide email asking for a kidney, he wasn’t expecting a near-stranger to answer the call. But Eric Tucker, a former coworker from five years prior, didn’t hesitate—and ultimately became the perfect match. The transplant was a success, and recovery brought more than restored health. The men […]