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He called himself a 鈥榖ad kid.鈥� But as an adult, he drew on that to do good.Harry Cummins III says he found his purpose in life when he opened a boxing gym to reach kids on the streets, in gangs, from broken homes. Kids like himself.
UPS tests electric bikes for deliveries in Portland, Ore.The trial program is part of the delivery company's efforts to reduce its carbon emissions, ease urban noise levels, and improve air quality. The experiment could also help get around traffic congestion.
Movies that mirror, and uniteThe best part of moviegoing is gasping, laughing, or choking back tears with strangers in a darkened theater.
Stories from the march of yearsAmid 2016's news of conflict and disruption, the steady decrease of such drags on humanity as poverty, hunger, and child mortality continues.
Readers RespondReaders write: Political coverage, solutions for peace, holiday linesLetters to the editor for the Dec. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerThis woman has helped more than 4,500 disabled people get jobsWhen Shanti Raghavan鈥檚 brother started losing his sight, she began to learn about ways he could adjust. She then wanted to use that knowledge to assist others.
This 13-year-old formed a charity that has helped provide 500,000-plus mealsThe Jefferson Awards Foundation, which honors volunteerism, recognized Will Lourcey this year for his work fighting hunger and poverty.
Creating a virtuous cycle"Creative destruction" is normal in a capitalist economy, but it is rarely easy on the individuals, families, and communities affected by it.
Readers RespondReaders write: Prison program, violence in filmLetters to the editor for the Dec. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
Difference MakerThe woman behind #OscarsSoWhiteThe reverberations are still being felt almost two years after April Reign created that hashtag, when Oscar nominations were announced. What will the new awards season bring?
Five ways to give when you鈥檙e short on moneyMaking a difference doesn鈥檛 have to break the bank. Here are some options that are both inexpensive and meaningful.
How forensics is boosting the battle against wildlife tradeFrom rapid genetic analysis to spectrography, high-tech tools are being used to track down and prosecute perpetrators of the illegal wildlife trade 鈥� offering hope in stopping the trafficking of endangered species.
Entrepreneur turns plastic waste into a way to save trees in KenyaIn recycling the plastic waste, Aghan Oscar produces poles for use in construction, farming, and road signage. So far he鈥檚 sold 96,000.
Winning the war of ideasBad ideas can -- and will -- be beaten by better ideas. But the victory is rarely a quick one. Idea wars are won person by person.
Readers RespondReaders write: Climate resolution, true freedomLetters to the editor for the Dec. 12, 2016 weekly magazine.
St. Louis Zoo's 'Snail Ladies' crucial to saving speciesSt. Louis Zoo docents Ellen Miller and Donna Mills have been taking care of Partula nodosa snails for 23 years. Last month, 630 of the snails they've cared for were put into the wild in Tahiti.
Difference MakerWhen a home catches fire, this emergency responder helps care for petsFranklin Frake works for the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides assistance to displaced pets, and their owners, during and after a disaster involving their home.
How natural gas and nuclear have made the US greener 鈥� times twoA new study by Brookings found increases in natural gas and nuclear energy for electricity generation have allowed parts of the US to 'decouple,' with states reducing their carbon dioxide emissions but seeing their economies grow.聽
How this woman became a voice for children in foster careIn her mid-60s, Char Williams found her calling as an advocate in court 鈥� and in life 鈥� for these youths.
Two tech companies win first Stop Slavery Award after workforce scrutinyThe award aims to recognize businesses that excel in efforts to investigate human rights abuses and clean up their supply chain. The first recipients are Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NXP Semiconductors.
