MAHA Activist Finds Hope at Public Health Conference
A disillusioned Make America Healthy Again volunteer walked into a room of public health experts expecting hostility. What he found instead could help heal America's fractured trust in medicine.
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Ancient Love Story Teaches Modern Family Harmony
As Valentine's Day and Maha Shivaratri fall just one day apart this year, an Indian writer reflects on how the 14th-century Hindu celebration of Shiva and Parvati's wedding offers timeless lessons about love, acceptance, and peaceful family life. The ancient story shows how families with wildly different members can thrive together.
Thai Monk Turns 10 Tons of Plastic Into Robes Monthly
A Buddhist monk in Thailand is solving two problems at once by transforming ocean plastic and discarded bottles into traditional monastic robes. Every month, his temple processes 10 tons of waste into fabric that monks can wear.
Buddhist Monks Complete 108-Day Peace Walk Across America
Nineteen Buddhist monks just finished walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington over 108 days, captivating millions online with their message of mindfulness and peace. Their journey, complete with rescue dog Aloka, drew thousands of supporters along Southern roadsides and ended with a packed arena welcome.
80-Year Mission Reunites 1.5 Million Lost People in India
A volunteer camp in India has reunited 1.5 million people with their families over eight decades, continuing a tradition that started with one man's vision in 1946. The Bhoole Bhatke Shivir operates during massive religious gatherings along the Ganges River, where crowds of millions can easily separate loved ones.
Gaza Residents Bring Ramadan Joy Amid Rubble After Ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza are lighting up their first Ramadan celebration since the October ceasefire with lanterns, decorations, and shared meals despite living in tents and destroyed neighborhoods. Communities are finding ways to revive holiday traditions and support each other after more than two years of war.
19 Monks Walk 2,300 Miles for Peace Across America
Buddhist monks are completing a 100-day journey from Texas to Washington D.C., stopping at state capitols to inspire peace. Thousands braved freezing temperatures to walk alongside them, continuing a tradition that began in post-war Cambodia.
Scientists Honor the Women Who Inspired Their Breakthroughs
Researchers share the female scientists who shaped their careers, from Nobel Prize winners to modern mentors. Their stories reveal how scientific progress depends on curiosity, persistence, and lifting others up.
Scientists Create Blueprint to Speed Wave Energy Development
Researchers designed the first standardized method for building wave energy converters, tech that could meet a third of U.S. electricity needs. The breakthrough could finally move ocean power from labs to real-world use.
Saudi Women Now 35% of Workforce, Lead Major Construction
Women in Saudi Arabia are transforming one of the world's most male-dominated industries, jumping from 17% to 35% of the workforce since 2017. From quarry floors to mega-project management, they're reshaping how construction teams collaborate and build the future.
2,300-Year-Old Sacred Tree Arrives in Texas from Sri Lanka
Buddhist monks have carried a sapling descended from the tree where Buddha achieved enlightenment from Sri Lanka to Texas, continuing a tradition of peace that began over two millennia ago. The 20-year-old sapling connects ancient spiritual heritage with modern environmental conservation.
Company Hires 1 in 4 From Second Chance Workers
Frontier Co-op proves that hiring people with criminal records isn't just compassionate—it's smart business. One quarter of their recent hires were justice-involved individuals, and they're outperforming expectations.
Dame Marie Bashir: Australia's First Female NSW Governor Dies at 95
Dame Marie Bashir, who broke barriers as New South Wales' first female governor and spent decades championing mental health care, has died at 95. Her extraordinary life touched thousands through her work in psychiatry, advocacy for marginalized communities, and unwavering commitment to treating everyone with dignity.