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At this library, story time doesn鈥檛 end because a parent is in prisonTeleStory, a program run by the Brooklyn Public Library, makes it possible for the incarcerated to read to their children. It is one of 14 winners of the Knight News Challenge on Libraries.
Difference MakerShe鈥檚 been instrumental in CVS taking a stand against tobaccoEileen Howard Boone is both a mother of six and an executive at CVS Health. Her work is indicative of how many businesses are putting more emphasis on philanthropy.
Arctic endeavors and canine friendsIn a busy, techie, ever-changing world, the age-old partnership between humans and canines remains as durable as it is enjoyable.
In Mass., Habitat for Humanity affiliate takes on its first 'veterans build'Veterans builds have become a popular facet of Habitat for Humanity nationwide, supporting veterans by providing housing and employment opportunities for those who have served.
Employees today get more work benefits, but there's a catchEmployers offer more benefits to today's workers than they did 20 years ago, but at the same time, wages are stagnating.
For kids with loss or addiction in their families, these camps offer comfortFormer major league pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife started a foundation that puts on free, three-day camps for children across the country, helping 4,000 kids last year alone.
With men gone, women shake up farming in rural NepalAs Nepali men migrate to find work, women are taking over in the fields 鈥� earning them more money and respect.
Clean skies ahead? NASA unveils electric plane.NASA鈥檚 designs for an electric airplane can serve as a model for airplane manufacturers looking to create more efficient and environmentally friendly aircrafts.
Readers RespondReaders write: Writing about the election, journalism in MexicoLetters to the editor for the June 20, 2016 weekly magazine.
Sun-powered phone charger helps migrants in GreeceA team of students from Edinburgh University designed the charging station, keeping in mind that Greece gets plenty of sun.
Difference MakerThis tribesman planted a forest in India that鈥檚 bigger than Central ParkJadav 鈥楳olai鈥� Payeng began planting seedlings in 1979, and the forest has grown so big that it has sheltered tigers and elephants.
Global standard to measure food waste aims to put more on platesCompanies and countries often lack details about the food that disappears from the supply chain. The new standard is the first set of international definitions and reporting requirements for the problem.
At senior living facilities, 'students in residence' programs catch onSenior living centers are providing college students housing for free or reduced rates in exchange for them hanging out with the residents. One program just launched in Iowa.
In one Cincinnati neighborhood, a start-up gives local entrepreneurs a chanceWhen neighborhoods develop, longtime residents are often left out of the boom. MORTAR is designed to provide the information and resources that residents need to start businesses.
Points of ProgressUS smoking rate sees faster declineThe two percentage point one-year drop is the largest in two decades.
How will her pendulum swing?Two decades ago, the mental momentum in Europe seemed fully in favor of greater unity. Now it's stalled. Will 'Brexit' reverse it?
Readers RespondReaders write: The fight against NGOs, one voter will still turn outLetters to the editor for the June 13, 2016 weekly magazine.
Amid Venezuela food shortages, tropical fruits provide lifelineWith many people saying they cannot afford three meals a day, they're turning to Venezuela's lush mango, coconut, and papaya trees.
Difference MakerViolence plunged after he brought the arts to a Tijuana neighborhoodRa煤l C谩rdenas Osuna has dedicated his life to creating social change through community-driven art initiatives. His outlook helped transform Camino Verde into a neighborhood of hope and promise.
Scientists turn CO2 to stone in just two years: a solution for climate change?Researchers at the world's largest geothermal power plant have found a way to store carbon dioxide underground and turn it to rock.
