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More than 62,000 MGM casino employees are putting their own paychecks toward causes they care about, raising $4.6 million for 211 nonprofits in their communities. The worker-powered foundation just awarded grants to organizations helping everyone from homeless families to kids battling illness.
When flooding hit Route 61 in Fayette County, West Virginia, neighbors didn't wait for help to arrive. They became the help, uniting to make sure no one faces disaster alone.
Sullivan East High School's student-run free clothing store is back for its fifth year, offering everything from everyday outfits to prom dresses. What started in a middle school closet now fills an entire building where volunteers have become trusted mentors to hundreds of teens.
Two women are collecting and restoring family photos scattered by an EF-3 tornado that hit Wisconsin in July. Their project "Weathered, not Lost" is helping reunite families with their most precious memories.
When government relief stalled, neighbors in Beulah, Colorado grabbed shovels and graders to repair wildfire and flood damage themselves. Noah Niccoli is leading the grassroots effort, starting with repairing Dale's heavily eroded driveway.
When a struggling trainee couldn't pay rent, a supermarket owner handed him $71. Years later, K-pop star Kim Jaejoong returned to repay the debt tenfold.
Corporate travelers in New Zealand can now rent hydrogen-powered cars for the first time, making cutting-edge clean technology accessible to everyday drivers. Three Toyota Mirai vehicles just joined a rental fleet, offering a glimpse into a future where refueling takes minutes and the only emission is water.
Rising surfing champion Ruby Berry is conquering massive waves off Western Australia's wild coastline, inspiring her small coastal town while chasing her dream of becoming a world champion. The teen prodigy learned to surf by watching her dad tackle the ocean's biggest challenges.
A vital support service that has already helped over 275,000 survivors of sexual violence will continue operating around the clock thanks to major government funding. The investment will also expand access for deaf survivors and others with specialized needs.
A 15-member all-women birding network in Kashmir has transformed dying wetlands through weekend cleanups and school visits, bringing back nearly 100,000 migratory birds. The group proves that grassroots conservation led by young women can create real environmental change.
The humble checked cloth worn by Tamil fishermen for centuries traveled from Indian shores to Nigerian ceremonies and Ivy League campuses, becoming the famous Bleeding Madras fabric. What started as everyday work wear became one of fashion's most unlikely global success stories.
Li Sichen beat out 3,500 applicants to spend a month filming clouds on Laojun Mountain in China, earning roughly $10,000 for capturing the scenic views. The job wasn't as easy as it sounds, but it came with skills he'll use for life.
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Young climate activists in South Africa scored a major legal victory when a high court ruled the government failed to protect children's health in its coal power plant plans. Now the government is appealing, but activists say the fight represents something bigger: the right to a livable future.
Nigerian football legend Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha loved playing for Turkey's Fenerbahce so much that he became a Turkish citizen and took the name Muhammed Yavuz. The bond between player and fans ran so deep that Okocha once forgot to respond to his new name on a flight.
For the first time, a Nigerian government official visited displaced citizens in Chad's refugee camps, bringing hope of reuniting families with their homeland. Governor Mala Buni promised support for those ready to come home after years of displacement.
A Canadian company is partnering with an experienced Italian engineering firm to build the world's first industrial-scale facility that transforms plastic waste using innovative water-based chemistry. The project could establish a new blueprint for turning hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable materials.
Two Pennsylvania students graduated at the top of their cyber charter school class after finding success in online learning environments tailored to their unique needs. Their stories show how flexible education can unlock potential for both neurodivergent learners and academically gifted students.
Mississippi State University just created a brand new position dedicated entirely to helping transfer students feel at home on campus. Former transfer student Katelynn Potter will now guide others through the same journey she once took.