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A political science student spent eight years working alongside Beijing's day laborers to understand their lives and challenge misconceptions. His research reveals the dignity, pride, and mental toll behind society's most overlooked workers.
A powerful coalition of government agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders gathered in India to tackle child labor with a clear message: every child deserves books, not tools. The city-wide awareness campaign marks a growing movement to protect vulnerable children and ensure their right to education.
A single question from a desperate father led lawyer Shekhar Mahajan to build a rescue operation that has freed nearly 3,000 children from bonded labor and given them a path to education. His team works undercover, sometimes for days, to gather evidence and coordinate rescues with police.
A robotic steamroller just completed a 30-day airport construction project in Austin without a single human operator, nearly doubling productive hours and recording zero accidents. The plug-and-play technology could solve construction's growing labor crisis as the industry faces a wave of retirements.
Nearly 2,000 stadium workers secured a major labor victory just days before Los Angeles hosts World Cup matches. The agreement includes pay raises, job protections, and unprecedented safety rights. #
After a news story revealed that Waukesha's first Memorial Day march might not happen, dozens of volunteers flooded in to save the day. Now the VFW post is celebrating both the march and a community that showed up when it mattered most.
Telangana officials rescued 529 people, including 226 children and nine infants, from four brick kilns where they were trapped in bonded labor. Two state governments are now working together to help these families rebuild their lives.
Unity of Springfield is hosting a free two-day Earth Day celebration with live music, food, and activities, with proceeds benefiting local homeless assistance programs.
A free two-day Earth Day celebration in Springfield brings the community together for live music, food, and activities while supporting local homeless services. A portion of proceeds will help Eden Village assist chronically homeless and disabled residents.
Governor Uba Sani turned Nigeria's Democracy Day into a life-changing moment for 97 people, releasing them from custody as part of a broader push toward rehabilitation over punishment. What started as an ordinary day behind bars ended with freedom and a second chance.
Google celebrated India's 77th Republic Day with a special doodle highlighting the country's remarkable achievements in space exploration. The colorful tribute features satellites and orbital paths woven into the search engine's logo, honoring both a historic day and humanity's reach for the stars.
Delhi is giving eligible prisoners a second chance by reducing sentences this Republic Day, with women and seniors receiving up to 90 days off their time. The move balances compassion with public safety, excluding violent offenders while helping reformed inmates rejoin society sooner.
When a winter storm canceled Buffalo's MLK Day of Service, volunteers showed up anyway to sort clothing for people in need. More helpers arrived throughout the day than organizers expected, proving bad weather couldn't stop community kindness.
Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated Canada Day with a powerful message of unity as the country prepares for Alberta's historic referendum on independence this October. Featuring astronaut Jeremy Hansen and major pipeline announcements, the day showcased Canadian collaboration at its finest.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
Four astronauts on humanity's first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years just gave us the ultimate Earth Day gift: a breathtaking view of the line dividing night and day on our home planet. The image reminds us how space exploration helps us understand and protect the world we're trying to preserve.
The Hindu is bringing history to life by reproducing its complete August 15, 1947 edition for India's 80th Independence Day. Readers can now hold the same newspaper that chronicled the nation's first day of freedom.
Unity Gardens in South Bend is bringing volunteers together for a St. Patrick's Day planting tradition and Earth Day workshops. Two spring celebrations will connect the community through gardening and environmental education.
Piper Duck will represent Australia on Anzac Day, carrying forward the legacy of three generations of military service in her family. The historic first Anzac Day Test between the Wallaroos and Black Ferns could become women's rugby's biggest annual fixture.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just gave millions of families relief at the pump by suspending federal fuel taxes for nearly five months. The move will save money for drivers, truckers, and businesses starting April 20.
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