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60% of Voters Say Love Can Cross Political Lines
Global NewsFeb 11

60% of Voters Say Love Can Cross Political Lines

A new poll reveals that 6 in 10 Americans believe you can fall in love with someone who has opposite political views. Even better, belief in love at first sight has jumped to its highest level in a decade.

Fox News Politics2 min read
Nanny Saved Baby From Bombed Hospital, Loved Him as Her Own
Community HeroesFeb 11

Nanny Saved Baby From Bombed Hospital, Loved Him as Her Own

When a concentration camp baby survived a bombing in 1943 Indonesia, a Japanese officer's nanny saved his life and raised him with pure devotion. Her love kept Walt Visser alive when no one else would touch the sick, starving child.

Google: survivor story3 min read
The secret to happiness? Feeling loved, not just being loved
Health & WellnessMar 29

The secret to happiness? Feeling loved, not just being loved

Two psychology professors reveal why some people feel happy while others don't—and it has everything to do with how we experience love. The key isn't being impressive or successful, but allowing yourself to be truly seen.

Upworthy2 min read
Maria Von Trapp Married for the Kids, Not Love
Global NewsMar 7

Maria Von Trapp Married for the Kids, Not Love

The real Maria Von Trapp didn't fall in love with her husband Georg when they married—she fell for his children. Her honest account of how their relationship evolved challenges everything we think we know about "true love."

Upworthy3 min read
Nigeria Summit Charts New Path for Maternal Health Funding
Health & WellnessFeb 9

Nigeria Summit Charts New Path for Maternal Health Funding

Nigeria's private health sector, which delivers 70% of the country's health care, is getting new support to help save mothers' lives. A landmark summit brought together government, business, and financial leaders to unlock funding and expand access to maternal care across the country.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
5 Couples Found Love in Their 50s After Loss and Divorce
VideosJan 18

5 Couples Found Love in Their 50s After Loss and Divorce

When Indian actor Ashish Vidyarthi announced his marriage at 57, he joined thousands proving it's never too late for love. These five remarkable stories show how second chances at romance are transforming lives and challenging old taboos about remarriage.

The Better India2 min read
Love Letters From Concentration Camps Inspire Hope
Global NewsApr 12

Love Letters From Concentration Camps Inspire Hope

A son is sharing his parents' extraordinary Holocaust love story, built on secret letters exchanged between concentration camps. Fred Polak's presentation honors survivors who chose love over despair during humanity's darkest chapter.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Black Maternal Health Advocates Push Forward After Setback
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Black Maternal Health Advocates Push Forward After Setback

Despite lawmakers removing the word "Black" from groundbreaking maternal health legislation, activists refuse to back down on saving Black mothers' lives. Their persistence shows how grassroots movements keep fighting even when systems try to erase the communities they're trying to help.

Good Good Good3 min read
Tanzania's President Named AU Champion for Maternal Health
Health & WellnessFeb 17

Tanzania's President Named AU Champion for Maternal Health

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been appointed to lead the African Union's campaign for maternal, newborn, and child health across the continent. The one-year role recognizes Tanzania's progress in reducing maternal and child mortality.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Real Von Trapps: Maria Married for Kids, Not Love
Community HeroesJun 14

Real Von Trapps: Maria Married for Kids, Not Love

The real Maria Von Trapp didn't love Georg when she married him. She fell for his children instead, and their genuine love story took years to bloom.

Upworthy3 min read
Why Recognizing Yourself in Others Changes Love Forever
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Why Recognizing Yourself in Others Changes Love Forever

Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle's simple quote about love is reshaping how millions think about relationships. His perspective replaces the "complete me" myth with something more powerful: seeing your own humanity reflected in the people you care about.

Times of India - Good News3 min read
500 Years of Love Letters on Display in London
Acts of KindnessJan 24

500 Years of Love Letters on Display in London

Britain's National Archives unveils a heartwarming collection of love letters spanning five centuries, from Queen Elizabeth I's romance to ordinary couples refusing to be separated. The exhibition proves love's power transcends time and status.

Euronews3 min read
UN Gives $7K in Baby Supplies to Liberia Maternity Ward
Acts of KindnessApr 27

UN Gives $7K in Baby Supplies to Liberia Maternity Ward

A UN-funded donation is helping one of Liberia's busiest maternity hospitals care for a surge of new moms and babies. The supplies include everything from newborn blankets to waiting room chairs for a facility working to cut maternal deaths.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Opens Midwifery School to Cut Maternal Deaths 30%
Community HeroesMar 3

Liberia Opens Midwifery School to Cut Maternal Deaths 30%

A new midwifery school in western Liberia will train 30 students to serve rural communities where maternal deaths remain critically high. The $225,000 program aims to reduce maternal mortality by 30 percent in three underserved counties.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
101-Year-Old Donates 100 Love Letters That Saved Her Life
Global NewsApr 11

101-Year-Old Donates 100 Love Letters That Saved Her Life

A Hungarian Holocaust survivor and her late husband sustained each other through forced labor, ghettos, and hiding with secret love letters that are now preserved forever. At 101, Idit Papa donated the entire archive to Yad Vashem so future generations can witness love's power in the darkest times.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Elders Share What 67 Years of Marriage Taught Them About Love
Acts of KindnessMay 17

Elders Share What 67 Years of Marriage Taught Them About Love

After decades of heartbreak and triumph, seniors in their 80s and 90s are sharing surprisingly practical wisdom about what love really means. Their answers might change how you think about relationships.

Upworthy3 min read
Lagos Project Cuts Maternal Deaths with Midwife Training
Community HeroesMar 3

Lagos Project Cuts Maternal Deaths with Midwife Training

A new program in Lagos, Nigeria is making childbirth safer by training midwives, regulating traditional birth attendants, and rebuilding trust in maternal care. Early results show promise in communities where women often skip hospitals due to fear of mistreatment.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Darwin Cup Winner Returns to Racing After Maternity Leave
Community HeroesJan 25

Darwin Cup Winner Returns to Racing After Maternity Leave

Jessie Philpot made history as the first female jockey to win the Darwin Cup in 2021, then broke new ground again as the Northern Territory's first jockey to take maternity leave. Just four months after giving birth, she's back in the saddle and winning races.

ABC Australia2 min read
Africa Tackles Maternal Deaths with Homegrown Solutions
SolutionsApr 10

Africa Tackles Maternal Deaths with Homegrown Solutions

African leaders are gathering at the UN to showcase innovations that are saving mothers' lives across the continent. The focus is on African-led solutions that are making essential maternal healthcare accessible where it's needed most.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
Lagos Producer Declares Love on Billboards for Valentine's
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Lagos Producer Declares Love on Billboards for Valentine's

Music video producer Femi Dapson, known for Burna Boy's "City Boy," rented digital billboards across Lagos to proclaim his love for fiancée Simi Sanya this Valentine's Day. His public declaration included heartfelt promises and her photo displayed throughout Lekki.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read

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