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For 6,000 years, Li ethnic women in China have guarded an ancient pottery-making technique passed exclusively from mothers to daughters. Now recognized as cultural heritage, this tradition once ensured women's economic independence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ---
Instead of keeping her Make-a-Wish experience to herself, cancer survivor Nyla Harding used it to brighten the days of young patients still fighting their battles. The college-bound teen spent her wish buying comfort items for children at City of Hope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers in Germany have developed a special coating that makes ultra-thin solar panels as strong as thick ones, potentially cutting weight by 40% while reducing costs and carbon emissions. The breakthrough, inspired by abalone shells, could make rooftop solar easier to install and transport.
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.
Content creator Macy Gilliam spent four months and $736 making a single fleece sweater from sheep to stitch, revealing the hidden labor behind every garment we wear. Her journey reconnected her with the skilled workers who make our clothes and sparked a movement toward appreciating handmade goods.
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