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Wealth Advisor's 'Deathbed Self' Trick Makes Decisions Easier
Acts of KindnessMar 24

Wealth Advisor's 'Deathbed Self' Trick Makes Decisions Easier

A private wealth advisor reveals how imagining advice from your future "deathbed self" can transform daily decision-making. Her TED talk combines psychological research with real stories to help people live with more clarity and joy. ---

TED2 min read
Gujarat Court Bans AI From Making Judicial Decisions
InnovationApr 5

Gujarat Court Bans AI From Making Judicial Decisions

India's Gujarat High Court just set a powerful precedent for keeping humanity in justice. The new policy welcomes AI as a helpful tool but draws a bright line: only humans can make decisions that affect people's lives.

Indian Express3 min read
AI Makes Everything Possible—What We Choose to Make Matters Now
InnovationJan 29

AI Makes Everything Possible—What We Choose to Make Matters Now

As AI tools remove creative barriers for billions, organizations face a new challenge: knowing what's worth building, not just what's possible. In 2026, the question shifts from capability to purpose.

Fast Company2 min read
550 Kids Wait for Make-A-Wish Volunteers in WA & Alaska
Acts of KindnessApr 29

550 Kids Wait for Make-A-Wish Volunteers in WA & Alaska

More than 550 critically ill children across Washington and Alaska are waiting for their wishes to be granted, but Make-A-Wish needs more volunteers to make the magic happen. Two longtime volunteers share why helping grant these life-changing wishes creates connections that inspire everyone involved.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Teen Cancer Survivor Scores Super Bowl Trip Through Make-A-Wish
Community HeroesFeb 7

Teen Cancer Survivor Scores Super Bowl Trip Through Make-A-Wish

After beating leukemia with three years of chemotherapy, 16-year-old James Walter from Apex is heading to Super Bowl LX in California. Make-A-Wish and Fanatics are making his dream come true, sending him and his family to watch the big game this Sunday.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Mindfulness Professor Finds Simple Pause Changes Decisions
Acts of KindnessMay 23

Mindfulness Professor Finds Simple Pause Changes Decisions

A meditation teacher discovered that 20 years of practice wasn't reaching her everyday choices until she learned one key technique. Her research shows brief moments of awareness can rewire how we think and decide.

Mindful3 min read
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Community HeroesApr 26

Young cancer survivor uses make-a-wish to donate Legos to other children

A young cancer survivor chose to spend their Make-A-Wish on other children battling illness, donating Legos to a hospital. Instead of a personal dream, this child turned their wish into hope for others.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Artist Sells 5,000 Keys to Same Car, Makes Thousands
InnovationJun 24

Artist Sells 5,000 Keys to Same Car, Makes Thousands

What if your "worst" idea could make you thousands of dollars? Mischief-making artist Gabe Whaley proves that embracing the absurd might be the smartest creative move you'll ever make.

TED2 min read
14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Uses Make-A-Wish to Help Homeless
Community HeroesMay 12

14-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Uses Make-A-Wish to Help Homeless

When Jude Baker beat Ewing sarcoma at 14, he could have wished for anything through Make-A-Wish Georgia. Instead, he asked to help the homeless people he'd seen during his hospital visits.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Donate 514 LEGO Sets
Acts of KindnessApr 24

12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish to Donate 514 LEGO Sets

When Ollie Faircloth beat cancer, he used his Make-A-Wish to buy LEGO sets for kids still fighting at his hospital. His selfless choice sparked a community movement that delivered over 500 sets to young patients.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Yakima Costco Workers Help 30 Kids Get Make-A-Wish Dreams
Acts of Kindness4d ago

Yakima Costco Workers Help 30 Kids Get Make-A-Wish Dreams

Two Costco employees in Yakima are leading a volunteer push to help 30 local children waiting for life-changing wishes. They're proving that making magic happen doesn't require huge time commitments, just a willing heart.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Teen Cancer Survivor Uses Make-A-Wish to Feed 300 Homeless
Community HeroesMar 16

Teen Cancer Survivor Uses Make-A-Wish to Feed 300 Homeless

When 14-year-old Jude Baker beat rare bone cancer, he used his Make-A-Wish not for a dream vacation but to help people experiencing homelessness in his Georgia town. His selfless choice fed 300 people and inspired a community to keep giving.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish for 514 LEGO Sets for Sick Kids
Acts of KindnessApr 23

12-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish for 514 LEGO Sets for Sick Kids

When cancer survivor Ollie Faircloth got his Make-A-Wish, he didn't ask for a trip or toys for himself. Instead, the 12-year-old requested LEGO sets for other kids battling illness at the hospital where he was treated.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Math Breakthrough Makes Digital Security Stronger and Simpler
Daily MixFeb 11

Math Breakthrough Makes Digital Security Stronger and Simpler

A computer scientist just solved a puzzle that's stumped cryptographers for decades, making it easier to prove you know something without revealing what you know. This innovation could make everything from online banking to blockchain technology more secure and accessible.

Scientific American2 min read
Robots Could Make Life-Saving Cell Therapies More Available
VideosJan 27

Robots Could Make Life-Saving Cell Therapies More Available

AstraZeneca is partnering with robotics company Multiply Labs to automate the complex process of making cell therapies, potentially making these breakthrough treatments accessible to more patients. The collaboration could transform how these powerful medicines reach people who need them.

The Robot Report2 min read
Vancouver Startup Makes Clean Battery Lithium With Electricity
SolutionsFeb 26

Vancouver Startup Makes Clean Battery Lithium With Electricity

A Vancouver company just cracked a cheaper, cleaner way to make battery-grade lithium using electricity and water instead of harsh chemicals. Their breakthrough could reshape where and how the world makes electric vehicle batteries.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
Making Cancer Cells Stiffer Boosts Immunotherapy Success
Health & WellnessMay 15

Making Cancer Cells Stiffer Boosts Immunotherapy Success

Scientists discovered that making cancer cells physically stiffer dramatically improved CAR T-cell therapy results in mice with severe skin cancer. This breakthrough could help save more lives by making one of medicine's most promising cancer treatments even more effective.

New Scientist2 min read
Google's New AI Makes 3-Minute Songs, Cuts Memory 6x
InnovationMar 27

Google's New AI Makes 3-Minute Songs, Cuts Memory 6x

Google just launched two breakthrough AI tools that make creating music easier and running AI systems cheaper. The advances could reshape how we make media and power artificial intelligence.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Women Farmers With Decision Power Report Less Loneliness
Health & WellnessJan 19

Women Farmers With Decision Power Report Less Loneliness

Over 2,000 women in farming revealed that having a say in farm decisions dramatically improves their mental health and reduces isolation. The groundbreaking study offers hope for addressing the anxiety and loneliness many farm women face.

Phys.org2 min read
Georgia Solar Factory Creates 4,000 Jobs Making US Panels
SolutionsJun 10

Georgia Solar Factory Creates 4,000 Jobs Making US Panels

A South Korean company just started making solar panels entirely in Georgia, creating nearly 4,000 American jobs while slashing dependence on overseas parts. The milestone makes the U.S. a serious player in clean energy manufacturing for the first time in years.

PV Magazine2 min read

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